Articles from the June 2, 2011 edition
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Effort aims to end 1 percent tour tax
Resident Sally McGuire this week said she is preparing to collect signatures for a ballot initiative to abolish the Haines Borough’s 1 percent...
Beerfest overflow a concern
While 1,000 people were enjoying the tastes of the 19th Annual Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival on Saturday, about 100 ale-thirsty...
Doggone it! Burglars steal 2 dogs at HARK
Two apparent pranksters squeezed through a pet door to nab two dogs from the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel last week, then took the animals to a party,...
State euthanizes brown bear cub
State biologists last week euthanized an orphaned Lutak brown bear cub they said had run out of options for survival. "It was a matter of...
Woman seeks reciprocal housing
We were part-time residents in Haines on Oslund Drive for 15 years. We sold our vacation home a few years ago. My beloved husband Bernd died in May...
HARK thankful for donation from AML
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel would like to thank Alaska Marine Lines (AML) for donating the shipping cost for the Honda Scooter we are raffling...
Thank you for friendship, support
Thank you to all of you who have and are providing loving friendship and emotional support during the time my husband Bill Aronson was in the...
People for Peace help student council
The Haines High School Student Council would like to thank the Haines People for Peace for providing us with a $500 grant to establish a relationship...
Opinion
The Great Alaska Craft Beer and Homebrew Festival is a credit to its organizers and an event that boosts the town in a number of ways. To keep it...
River walk benefits cancer travel fund
The fifth annual Chilkat River Walk-Run-Ride from Klukwan to Haines on Saturday will support the Haines Hospice Cancer Travel Fund, which provides a...
New benches, tables, cans out
The Haines Borough has placed new picnic tables, benches and bear-proof garbage cans around town in recent weeks. Borough facilities director Brad...
Petition seeks local teacher's hire
A resident whose family member was passed over for a teaching position at Haines School has collected 150 signatures on a local-hire petition. The pet...
Karate school ends with 4th black belt promotion
The Haines Goju-Ryu karate dojo closed recently on a high note, awarding its fourth black belt to Tia Heywood, age 16. Heywood was one of about 50...
Parks leads derby
Resident Dave Parks leads the 33rd annual King Salmon Derby after the Memorial Day weekend, with a 32.65-pound catch. "It’s a long ways...
Cemetery dedication set for June 10 10
A rededication of the Native cemetery at 3.5 Mile Haines Highway will be held 5 p.m. Friday, June 10 at the site. It will be followed by a dinner at...
DOT seeks way to keep signs up longer
A requirement to remove signs and benches from the state’s right-of-way on Main Street may be delayed under a plan by the state Department of Tr...
Borough health costs up 18 percent
The Haines Borough will budget an additional $86,217 for employee health insurance costs in the upcoming fiscal year, an 18 percent increase from...
Paving donated at center
The American Bald Eagle Foundation has a new asphalt parking lot, following an "unbelievable" donation from Southeast Roadbuilders, said...
Police Blotter
Monday, May 30 Port Chilkoot Dock construction workers reported a vehicle was parked in the way and had been there several days. An officer responded...
Smith, Hess seek seats on assembly
Letters of interest for an interim appointment to the Haines Borough Assembly are due at the borough office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. The assembly...
