Articles from the June 7, 2012 edition
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Corps: No funding for existing harbor
Haines Borough officials say the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reneged on statements that it would help fund test drilling of the sea floor for...
May wettest, 2nd coldest on record
It’s official. May’s weather was the wettest on record for Haines and the second coldest, according to the National Weather Service. The average...
Assembly to decide budget, interim manager
The Haines Borough Assembly is expected to approve its $11.3 million budget, including setting local tax rates, and will discuss the interim borough...
Hedrick crunching numbers in the Big Apple
For a smart guy, Luke Hedrick spends a lot of time thinking about the price of a can of soda. But...
Edwards wins 2nd derby with 42-pound king
Mark Edwards of Haines hauled in a 41.9-pound king to win the 34th annual Haines Sportsmen’s Association King Salmon Derby Sunday. Nineteen fish...
Electronics recycling this weekend
Don’t take your old computer to the dump. Haines Friends of Recycling will hold its sixth annual electronics recycling event Friday and Saturday,...
Assembly to revisit designation of former school lots
The Haines Borough Assembly last week reconsidered plans to proceed with the sale of lots formerly occupied by the primary school on Main Street....
Acclaimed bluegrass band plays Monday
The Haines Arts Council will present the bluegrass band Blue Highway 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Chilkat Center. Blue Highway will be traveling to...
Assembly reduces proposed trailer fee
The Haines Borough Assembly last week sunk a proposal to double annual and daily launch ramp fees. “I have no problem seeing an increase in the...
Rasmuson Foundation: Grants on increase
When the crisis in the U.S. finance industry occurred in 2008, officials with the philanthropic Rasmuson Foundation told potential recipients they mig...
McDonough to chair advisory committee
Members of the upper Lynn Canal Advisory Committee to the state boards of fish and wildlife on Friday elected seated members Randy Jackson and Tim...
Class dedicates equipment, bench
By Sara Callaghan Chapell Students, teachers and community members gathered at the Haines Elementary School playground to dedicate new playground...
King salmon feed set for June 16
Residents and visitors are welcome at the 5th annual Lynn Canal Gillnetters’ Community Free King Salmon Barbecue 6 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at the...
Swinton wins promotion's Morgan award
Families, staff and friends gathered at the Haines Elementary gym May 23 to witness the promotion of the eighth-grade class to Haines High School....
Palmer invite for SE fair exhibit winners
Exhibit entries at the Southeast Alaska State Fair this year will get to compete against the best exhibits in the state, under an arrangement offered...
Tagged brown bears shot, killed
Alaska Wildlife Trooper Ken VanSpronsen said this week that juvenile brown bears shot by residents at Beach Road and Cathedral View subdivision were...
Haines Dolphins seeking new coach
The Haines Dolphins swim team is looking to expand next season. “One of our goals for next year is to increase participation and at least double...
Police Blotter
Monday, June 4 A caller reported a possible sewer line leak in front of the Sheldon Museum. The water and sewer department was advised. An...
Duly Noted
The marriage of Lenore “Nori” Nash and Brian Pindell was celebrated on May 12 in Portland, Ore. Lenore is the daughter of Nancy and Dwight Nash....
Experts made 'exploratory' a success
I would like to thank all the community members who were involved in our Exploratory Program for Haines Middle School students this school year....
Fast ferry brought talent to beerfest
Thanks to the Haines-Skagway fast ferry for donating a portion of the travel for musicians playing non-profit fundraising events over beerfest...
Commentary
Instead of an old truck, suppose I owned a Bentley, a high-performance luxury car, a sophisticated piece of equipment requiring a specialized...
