Articles from the April 20, 2017 edition
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All drug charges against Lari dropped
The state dismissed all drug charges against Dean Lari last week because of what a magistrate judge described as a “technicality” and Lari’s...
Early data on goats presented
Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Kevin White presented Thursday preliminary findings of a seven-year study on regional mountain goat...
'Girls Rock' the focus of weekend concerts
Local and state musicians will rock out this weekend at the Chilkat Center and Pioneer Bar to raise money for Haines girls to attend this summer’s...
Sportsmen considering coho derby
With unprecedented restrictions on fishing for king salmon, the Haines Sportsman’s Association has turned to coho. Group president Charlie DeWitt...
Statewide gathering of Legion next week
The Haines American Legion chapter will host Alaska’s 98th American Legion Department Convention April 27-29, bringing more than 95 people to town....
Klukwan School loses principal after 3 years
The superintendent of Chatham School District, who also serves as Klukwan School principal, resigned last week. Superintendent Bernie Grieve...
Mining steering committee plans forum on issues
A new mining steering committee recently organized by Takshanuk Watershed Council plans to educate the public through a “comprehensive and...
Planners mum on plans for pot farm
Marijuana cultivation is legal statewide, but municipalities have the option to more stringently regulate it or outlaw it all together. In the face...
Klukwan program aimed at youth jobs
Klukwan high school students are learning the basics of pre-employment skills and career exploration, hoping to snag a job this summer at local busine...
Fish habitat regulations a concern for advisory committee
Members of the Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee expressed support for more public notification of work impacting salmon habitat...
Sportsmen set sights on upgrade for range
The Haines Sportsman’s Association is planning a facelift of its Mud Bay Road rifle range. Board member Shane Horton said the group will start...
Assembly debates police issues
After reviewing a large budget increase for the police department, the Haines Borough Assembly discussed a host of police issues during a budget...
For differing reasons, revolving loan funds stalled
Between an apparent lack of awareness and the inability to continue financing due to default, two local revolving business loan-funding options have...
Biologist cites high diversity among goats
According to information provided at last week’s goat presentation by Alaska Department of Fish and Game: -43 percent of mountain goats die from...
Planners seek to expand notification
The Haines Borough Planning Commission voted to notify more neighbors when development projects are being planned. Households within 500 feet of a...
Sele served city and bank as clerk
Dorothy Sele, who worked as a clerk for the City of Haines and as a teller at the Haines bank, died...
Recall effort is self-serving, divisive
There was a time when I thought the recall process was all about ridding the political system of really bad people. Thieves, crooks, you name it. But...
With recall, who would run for assembly?
It is painful to be the subject of a recall, especially when I believe I’m doing a good job on the assembly. Harder still is that all I have in...
To judge mining, consider Greens Creek
In response to “Don’t Judge Mines on Actions from Past” (CVN, April 13), unfortunately, we only have past and present mines to base our...
Schnabel highly qualified to be manager
In a letter last week, Joe Poor said, without mentioning names, that the borough manager candidate who is not Brad Ryan “has been deemed unqualified...
Community foundation is a treasure
“This class expands your taste buds.” “It’s a confidence builder.” “Fabulous food.” “It’s good for the belly and the soul!” These...
Recall frivolous, expensive distraction
I regret that a recall is planned. It is unfortunate that our small community cannot resolve problems by discussing our different opinions and ideas....
Schnabel most qualified candidate ever
There are two good candidates for the Haines Borough manager position. I would like to highlight the qualifications and experience of one. Debra...
Duly Noted
Aksel Archer Stickler was born to Corrie and Daniel Stickler at Bartlett Memorial Hospital in Juneau on April 17. Aksel weighed 7 lbs., 13...
Editorial
On October 20, 2016, the Chilkat Valley News reported at the top of its front page that Haines Borough police had arrested Dean “Bear” Lari in a...
