Articles from the March 5, 2020 edition
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Haines prepares for Coronavirus threat
As the number of U.S. coronavirus cases continues to climb, state and local government are working t...
Aqueous storage draft ordinance recommended for official withdrawal
The Haines Borough Government Affairs and Services Committee recommended the assembly withdraw from consideration six pending ordinances introduced...
A new VA program helps keep disabled vets at home
Some military veterans who would otherwise need to live in nursing homes are able to remain at home thanks to a U.S. Department of Veteran’s...
Two mining forums scheduled this week
Two mining forums will be available to residents again this month—one discussing mining risks, led by Southeast Alaska Conservation Council’s...
'Steel Magnolias' opens Friday
"Steel Magnolias" opens at the Chilkat Center on Friday with Lorrie Dudzik and Judith McDermaid,...
Ferry expected in Haines for 1st sailing in 7 weeks
On March 6, the Tazlina will arrive in Haines. It will be the first time Haines has had a ferry dock in roughly seven weeks. The Alaska Department of...
Brewery, distillery law in the works
News of a compromise that will likely allow state alcohol law revisions to pass the Alaska Legislature this year was met with indifference by local...
Charters highlight need to accommodate larger boats
Does it make sense to take action to allow larger vessels to tie up more easily in the Small Boat Harbor? Port and Harbor Advisory Committee (PHAC)...
Tourism code sunsets without new one in place
On Sunday, March 1, changes to Haines tourism code reached their sunset date without replacement provisions in place. Last year, the Haines Borough...
Bears finish season; regionals next
The Haines Glacier Bears basketball teams completed their regular seasons last week with games on fo...
Shops seek new date for tax-free promotion
Participating local businesses experienced a boost in sales Monday during the second sales tax holiday of the fiscal year. The sales tax holiday...
Being prepared is not being alarmist
While it’s important not to be reactionary or alarmist, it’s also critical that the public has an awareness of what the COVID-19 coronavirus is, a...
Recall failure potentially devastating
A prediction. If the recall efforts fail, a year from now we won’t have a “marine highway” left to talk about. A year ago the governor backed aw...
Flash free verse poem 'Transportation'
I am speaking up for transportation, specifically the ferry which has been the life blood and circulation for the Southeast congregation. The ferries...
Community is not mining company's priority
If you plan to attend this weekend’s mining forum, please be cautious of outsiders being paid big bucks to influence our community. I’ll start by...
Thank you for genuine care and concern
Tim Maust and family would like to thank Lutak Lumber and the whole Haines community for the outpouring of support and love we’ve received these...
Pahl's medical fundraiser a huge success
The Uglys of Haines would like to thank everyone for helping to make the fundraiser for Woody Pahl a huge success. As most of you know he severely...
Duly Noted
Folks born on a leap year observed their quadrennial birthdays last weekend. Co-workers of Libby Kurz at Alaska Mountain Guides treated her to a...
