Articles from the March 17, 2011 edition
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Census: Population grew 5% since 2000; Town bucking trend in Southeast
The Haines Borough’s population has increased nearly 5 percent since 2000, according to 2010 U.S. census figures released Wednesday....
Sales tax revenues hold steady
Reports to the Haines Borough show sales tax revenues held steady in 2010, compared to calendar year 2009. The borough collected $2.60 million in sale...
Lapp looks back on 33 years at 33 Mile
When Kathi and Jerry Lapp took over 33 Mile Roadhouse in 1977, the place was lit with propane lights, the gasoline pump out front was operated...
Woman OK after moose stomping
A Haines woman said she felt lucky she suffered only minor injuries after being stomped by a moose on Rutzebeck Lake Road Sunday night. Jane Pascoe...
Team's kudos for Cohen and Shields
We would just like to send out a gracious "thank you" to the Haines High drama, debate and forensics coaches, Tim Shields and Gershon...
Big rummage sale needs patrons' help
For 14 years, the residents of the Chilkat Valley have been extremely generous making the Hospice Rummage Sale a huge success. The $9,300...
Businesses support hoops broadcasts
The KHNS Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank the following businesses for underwriting the broadcast of the basketball games. In...
Entries span from Vietnam to aliens
On behalf of the Sheldon Museum, I would like to thank volunteer judges, Lisa Andriesen and her seventh- and eighth-grade students who participated...
Biathlon help will help hire local youth
Nearly 50 people braved the real winter weather to enjoy a biathlon on Saturday, although paint ball guns didn’t do well in the low...
Quake proves nuclear power not safe
In September of 1979, notable, tree-hugging hippie musicians Jackson Brown, Graham Nash, Bonnie Rait and John Hall organized Musicians United for...
Willard thankful for help during illness
I would like to thank the staff at the SEARHC clinic for all the help I got, and Glenda Strong for letting me use her cell phone while I was in the...
Big Brothers grateful for race donations
Thank you Dan and Joanna Egolf and crew at Alaska Backcountry Outfitter for contributing, cross-country ski packages so that "Littles" in...
Opinion
The Haines Borough Assembly meets as a committee 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to consider businesses operating out of modified trailers downtown. Three such...
Duly Noted
Helen Burrows, 95, died peacefully Feb. 26 at an assisted living facility in Seaside, Ore., following a stroke. Her granddaughter LaZell Hammons was w...
Assembly to revisit dock rates Tuesday
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday is set to have further discussion on proposed exponential rate increases for using Lutak Dock. "I think...
Sunday open gym: $3K per year; School board OKs job to increase early reading skills
Opening the Karl Ward Gym each Sunday for two hours would cost the Haines Borough School District $105 per session, or about $3,000 per winter...
District seeks citizens' push for education funding bill
School district officials are hoping residents will support a three-year school funding bill recently introduced in the Alaska Legislature. A...
Signs more than a pole in ground; Finding way not so obvious to newcomers here
The Haines Borough Assembly in a 4-2 vote March 8 authorized $14,052 to MRV Architects of Juneau for final design on a signage project that aims to...
History Day winners named
The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center has named 2011 History Day winners in Haines. First and second place-projects qualified for the state contest i...
Ordinance would require hearing for new heli-ports
The Haines Borough Assembly on March 8 advanced an ordinance that would make heliports a conditional use in the general use planning and zoning...
Discovery confirms 2nd season at Porcupine
A Discovery Channel executive producer has confirmed that "Gold Rush: Alaska" filming will return to the Haines Borough. The reality TV...
Roof bid under budget
The winning bid for roof maintenance and replacement at the Haines Senior Center came in nearly $25,000 under budget. The Haines Borough Assembly on...
Deep freeze takes out hydrants; Problems may continue despite warmer weather
A plummeting frost line has made as many as 20 percent of fire hydrants inoperable, prompting the Haines fire department to consider new response...
Bracelet's return is a 'blessing,' to woman
The daughter of Tlingit carver George Lewis has been reunited with a bracelet her father made for her in 1987. Verna Adams, 64, of Humeston, Iowa,...
Police Blotter
Monday, March 14 A caller reported a large amount of water on a road in Highland Estates. A local business charged a person $45 for test driving a...
