Articles from the May 19, 2016 edition
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Assembly chooses Coast Guardsman as manager
The Haines Borough Assembly bucked the staff’s choice for manager on Saturday, voting 4-2 to offer the job to Coast Guard veteran William Seward...
Culture center doors open to large crowd
During a friend’s slideshow more than 20 years ago, Bernadette Price, an executive assistant from Portland, Ore., saw photos of the Whale House...
Transgender student sets own path
Nattaphon "Ice" Wangyot dressed like a girl long before she moved to Haines, Alaska. But when her...
Juneau man shot to death at Excursion Inlet
A 53-year-old man who allegedly murdered a hunting companion in Excursion Inlet Sunday is a former Arizona legislator with a history of violence....
Sailboat capsizes near Skagway
The Skagway Volunteer Fire Department rescued a person from a capsized vessel about halfway between Haines and Skagway in Taiya Inlet Sunday night....
Behavioral study seeks Native participants
Two behavioral biologists are hoping to enlist local Natives in a study of behavior and group identity. The study revolves around how people identify...
Bananas: Glacier Bears mix it up before regional championships
Glacier Bear runners and throwers went a little off script at last week’s Haines Invitational, and it included a banana relay. Besides a baton,...
Cabin cruiser stranded on sandbar
A cabin cruiser that ran aground on the Chilkat River flats Saturday apparently was refloated on a Sunday night tide. The vessel came to an abrupt...
Thomas says lobbyist pay was for work during session
Lobbyist Bill Thomas said in an interview last week his $45,000 pay covers only a 90-day session of the Alaska Legislature, although he may keep in...
Assembly rejects proposed changes to draft budget
After an hour of discussion and nearly a half-dozen failed motions, the Haines Borough Assembly voted to change only one budget item during the...
Police chief hire in the works
By Karen Garcia Haines Borough interim manager Brad Ryan has offered the police chief position to one of the three candidates who visited town last...
Police Report
Monday, May 16 A caller reported a hit and run accident in a Main Street business parking lot. An officer responded and initiated a case. Sunday, May...
Duly Noted
Hugh James Rietze was born at 12:26 p.m. on May 14 at Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital to parents Genny and Harry Rietze. Hugh was 8 lbs., 4 oz....
Join campaign against library dandelions
When the library was built years ago and the landscaping was put in, I signed up to take care of the area to the left of the front door, despite the f...
Manager candidate grateful for hospitality
Recently, my wife Bonnie and I were fortunate enough to visit Haines as your guests. I was interviewing for the borough manager position. I did not...
Thanks for help with maypole celebration
The Chilkat Valley Preschool board and the “A Solution for Everyone” steering committee would like to thank the community at large for your...
Coaches' dedication makes big impact
A very special thank you to coach Cassie Miller for all her help and dedication coaching the middle school boys’ and girls’ volleyball team this...
Campbell honored by support
I am humbled and honored by the outpouring of support for me to continue representing you while working a seasonal position in Sitka. Your compassion...
Zehe family appreciative of kindness
The family of Larry Zehe would like to thank everyone for all the wonderful cards and letters and the drop-in visits when in the Tacoma, Wash. area....
Editorial
Congratulations, William Seward, on being chosen as the Haines Borough’s new manager. It’s a tough job, one that has overwhelmed most of the...
