Articles from the May 19, 2011 edition
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Capital bill holds $9 million for town; Parnell yet to wield veto pen
The Alaska Legislature has approved about $8.5 million in capital projects spending in the Haines Borough, including $4.5 million for rehabilitation...
Open seat may go to appointee
Haines Borough attorney Brooks Chandler has recommended Greg Goodman’s vacated borough assembly seat be filled by appointment until the October...
Doctor finds call at African orphanage
Dr. Greg Higgins first saw Eliza begging on a street corner. With a few inquiries he learned she was deaf and had been abandoned by family. "I ha...
Skull found in river was there 10 years
The state archaeology office has determined that the top part of a human skull found in the Chilkat River near 9 Mile last month was from an adult...
Richard Hart family thankful for support
A big thanks goes out to family, friends and community members. We appreciate the support and assistance you provided for the Richard Hart family....
Town's dedication makes Dolphins go
At the end of April, 15 Haines Dolphin Swim Team swimmers competed in the final swim meet of the season in Whitehorse. It has been a great season. We...
Foundation made dream trip possible
Thirteen Haines Venturer Scouts and five adult leaders went on an incredible international high adventure journey in Ecuador in March. This was made...
Thanks to Hostetlers for job well done
The other day I was leaving the ball field when I noticed Kelly Hostetler painting the exterior of Harriett Hall. I asked to see the remodel and was...
Thanks to fair for hiring local director
Thank you, Southeast Alaska State Fair for hiring a local person as fair director. It is very encouraging to see a person currently living in town...
Duly Noted
Bill Aronson, 69, died Monday night at the Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage following a stroke. His wife Melissa was with him. A full obituary...
Opinion
Criticisms I’ve heard from business owners about downtown revitalization include (a) that Main Street is dead, and can’t be saved, and...
Manager gets $6K salary increase
The Haines Borough’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes a $6,000 pay increase for borough manager Mark Earnest. Earnest will...
Borough to adopt sprinkler allowance
Metered residential water customers could apply for a Haines Borough summertime sprinkler allowance following adoption of an ordinance set for a...
Recreation group to reorganize; Members quit in 2008, citing lack of effectiveness
The Haines Borough Assembly on May 10 advanced an ordinance that would form an advisory committee for parks and recreation programs, resurrecting a...
Badgley, Morgan win 'Block H'
Fireman Al Badgley and longtime basketball fan Al Morgan shared the annual "Block H" award, given to an adult who shows exemplary support...
Piper, Lemieux, Jones lead Haines at regionals
Twenty-six Haines track and field athletes – including all the boys’ and girls’ relay teams – have qualified to compete in...
Cleanup nets 249 bags of trash
Takshanuk Watershed Council collected 77 bags of garbage as the top nonprofit organization during the April 29-May 9 Community Pride Week. The Haines...
Borough discusses taxi insurance
A Haines Borough requirement of $500,000 general liability insurance for commercial passenger vehicles is tied to the costs of medevac emergencies,...
First of 23 cruise ship dockings Wednesday
The Haines cruise ship season starts Wednesday with the all-day docking of the 1,465-passenger Holland America ship Zaandam. Tourism director Tanya Ca...
Button offering catamaran trips
Dave Button is back on the water. Button, whose local tour permit was revoked for numerous violations of local regulations, said he’s now...
Chamber 'shop local' effort will continue
By Krista Kielsmeier The Haines Chamber of Commerce’s "Think Haines First" campaign launched in April, and chamber president Ned Rozbi...
Battle brewing over heliport; Residents seek zoning change; operator silent
Residents at 26 Mile say they’ll push for rezoning to keep a heliport out of their neighborhood, despite a suggestion voiced at last week’...
Helpers sought for Hershey track meet
Physical education teacher Ray Chapin is seeking volunteers to help with the Hershey’s Track Meet, an elementary school classic held for...
Town shuttle changes hands; $1 fee to be charged
Northland Excursions will provide 2011 cruise visitor shuttle services following Haines Borough Assembly approval on May 10. As of this week, though,...
Police Blotter
Sunday, May 15 A person reported a former lover had broken into their house downtown. An officer responded and advised the person to seek a...