Articles from the April 26, 2012 edition
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Borough economic office may be axed
By Krista Kielsmeier Haines Borough code mandates the municipality have a department of economic development and a director to lead it. “Despite...
Planning job goes to foreign applicant
The Haines Borough is sponsoring a work visa for a Chinese national to become the municipality’s next planning and zoning technician. Xi...
Benner returns as harbormaster
Phil Benner is returning to his post as Haines Borough harbormaster, three years after leaving the...
Gold at Mud Bay? Shipwreck book divides historians
A recent book about a Gold Rush-era shipwreck at Eldred Rock speculates that as much as $17 million in gold stolen from it may lie near the shore of C...
Clean-up effort now three-pronged
The annual community clean-up offers residents three ways to help spruce up their community. It all starts Saturday, May 5, with a Cinco de Mayo...
Sale of old school lots divides planners
After three years of relative quiet, debate over the fate of old school property on Main Street resumed at the Haines Borough Planning Commission...
Former resident crashes plane in Fairbanks
Former resident and Chilkat Valley News advertising manager Zach Sheldon said he’ll continue his p...
Fair 'fling' benefits member drive
The annual Spring Fling community barbecue and dance 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, will feature local performers Julia Scott and the Perpetual Beer Run...
Borough income may increase $350,000
The Haines Borough stands to receive $350,000 more in state revenue sharing funds than projected, a boost that could put a big dent in a projected def...
Swim-a-thon raises $14,892
The Haines Dolphins swim team combined to swim 3,542 lengths of the pool in the annual Swim-a-Thon fundraiser. The 23 participants swam a total of...
Brakken's donation helped create museum
Harriet Brakken, who along with older sister Lib Hakkinen donated her family’s collection of...
Duly Noted
Friends and family members will hold a memorial service for Bobby Douglas “Uncle Doug” Satterwhite, 4 p.m. Saturday at the Salvation Army. All...
Local jobs a good fit for residents
Shop at home. Shop locally. Recycle. Sustainability. What we have in Haines, if we look and adapt, is of great value. Our best resources are, and will...
'Bird' fans heartened by KFC news
The Whitehorse Daily Star recently ran a story on the upcoming rebirth of a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise there. That wonderful place was a...
Next big rummage: Thunderbird fixtures
I have heard many expressions of appreciation to me for my work of organizing the Hospice Rummage sale. Now it is time to thank you! Thank you for...
Return voting to local precincts
The precinct is the smallest political unit in the country; each precinct elects one assembly member. A precinct is where elections are won or lost....
Emblem, Elks generous to little league
The Haines Little League would like to thank the Haines Emblem Club for its recent donation to our organization. The Elks also donated their...
Businesses, individuals gave to hunt
The men’s “Things We Do in Alaska” scavenger hunt and amazing race was a wonderful success thanks to the great participants, sponsors and the...
Bagleys grateful for town's concern
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the citizens of Haines for being a caring community we were proud to call home. To our friends and...
Police Blotter
Monday, April 23 Juveniles were reported smoking marijuana in a residential area. A caller reported a restraining order had been violated. A tire on...
Wild Things
By Pam Randles Despite the record snowfall, spring has arrived on time as measured by the arrival of bird and mammal species and emergence of...
Fish and Game Advisory Committee to meet
The Upper Lynn Canal Advisory Committee will hold a meeting 5 p.m. Friday, May 4 at the assembly chambers. The meeting will include nominations to...
