Articles from the May 18, 2023 edition
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Haines woman achieves lifelong dream of meeting Dr. Phil
A prominent Haines businesswoman has achieved her lifelong dream. And it took her only 16 years to...
Heliport granted conditional use permit amid opposition
The Haines Borough Planning Commission voted 6-1 to approve a conditional use permit for a heliport at a 26 Mile airport amid opposition from...
Legislators likely to head into OT due to PFD debates
Alaska lawmakers have spent the final days of the 121-day legislative session disagreeing over the amount of this fall’s Permanent Fund dividend....
Beloved art teacher steps down
When students were instructed to write about the person who left the greatest impact on their...
Exaggerated claims don't help anyone
Elected officials, ballot initiative supporters and opponents, campaign managers and anyone else who writes, texts or tweets outlandish claims and...
New marijuana shop hits the street
A second marijuana dispensary has launched in town, and it's offering locally-grown THC products....
A Covid Story
OK, this is a newspaper, and when there’s a newspaper, that means you have a right to know. Everyone has a right to know when something goes wrong...
Former mayor, Mike Case, dies at 90
Former Mayor Mike Case, 90, died peacefully at the Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home in Palmer on... Full story
Borough clarifies Viking Cove rights
Mud Bay residents plan to appeal a recent decision from the borough manager that allows an area vacation rental to continue to host weddings....
Local author self-publishes first novel
Local author, wood carver, jeweler, puppeteer, and chocolatier Debi Knight Kennedy has self-publishe...
Popular fundraiser returns - and wow, just in time!
A fundraiser that had to take three years off because of COVID has now returned, and will be held once again this weekend. And — as it just so...
More money possible for schools and activities
“You know that feeling when you almost fall back in your chair? That’s what it’s constantly like.” This is how Roy Getchell, superintendent...
Former businesswoman and Haines City Councilor, Lynda Walker, dies at 79
Former businesswoman and Haines City Councilor, Lynda Walker, 79, died April 26 in Albany, Oregon,... Full story
EPA focused on new SE wastewater requirements
Alaska’s coastal communities are home to more than a third of the U.S. wastewater plants still allowed to treat their sewage at the lowest and most...
Library hosts programs for children and families
It's Monday morning, and Holly Davis sings to her audience. She makes drum noises and plays with sca...
Salmon habitat and your voice
By the time this letter is published there will be 2 weeks left on DNR’s comment period for Constantine’s extensive permit “amendment.” The...
Restore the Townsite name to Deishú
I recently wrote two obituaries that make reference to the City of Haines and Haines Borough. The City ceased to exist when the two governments...
Yard waste suggestion
Yard waste, what we do with it. The Borough owns a lot on Mud Bay Rd. where we, the taxpayers, can pay to dump yard waste. How nice, a lot for yard...
Haines Little League
Haines Little League would like to thank the Salvation Army and the Haines Sportsmans Association for their recent donations to the League. We have...
Duly Noted
The Haines School hosted a Spring Art Show reception last Friday. Paintings, drawings and ceramics from all grade levels were displayed on the walls a...