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 State scientists investigating a recent series of paralytic shellfish poisonings in Southeast Alaska discovered the "highest levels of...

After a two-hour stalemate and failed compromise Monday, the five remaining members of the Haines Borough Assembly ditched the appointment process to...

An increased allocation of state money for community jails allowed the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday to adopt a budget that holds the tax rate...

It started out as a joke around his brother’s office, the suggestion that golfing professional David Canipe go to Haines to work at the brand...

Mr. Rozbicki seems to have a somewhat unusual take on fact, logic and a few other things. For the record what we are talking about is public...

On behalf of the Haines High School Senior Class, I would like to thank Shane Horton of Chilkoot Lake Tours for an amazing senior class trip across...

Thank you, Al, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to offer a free class on infant and child CPR to interested members of the Haines...

On behalf of the Haines Little League I’d like to again thank the Haines Sportsmen’s Association and the Haines Emblem Club #463 for...

A very big thank you goes out to all those who have supported the high school activities this year. We could not have been so successful without you,...

The Sheldon Museum’s Board and Staff extend our warmest thanks to Chilkat Valley Farms for donating flowers to beautify the museum grounds. We...

To everyone who has helped us fundraise for our trip to Washington, D.C. for National History Day, thank you so much for your contributions. We...

Thank you, Merrick Bochart and the Haisler family, who make murals on Main Street possible. We do live in a breathtakingly beautiful valley, but I...

Departing Haines Borough facilities director Brad Maynard cited a "lack of teamwork and support" from the borough administration as his...

A state panel on Monday approved new boundaries for Alaska’s 40 House and 20 Senate districts. Under the plan Haines would no longer be matched...

Debra Schnabel, executive assistant to Haines Borough Manager Mark Earnest, has resigned effective July 1. Schnabel said she gave notice May 13 "...

With the Alaska Legislative session over for the year, the Alaska Public Offices Commission has renewed its investigation involving a complaint...

Record number of teams set for Kluane Chilkat Bike Relay this weekend A record number of 275 teams – nearly 1,200 riders – is expected to...

Michael Truax, a New York City native who once worked as the private cook for notorious heiress Leona Helmsley, died May 26. He was 62 and had been...

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Haines Borough’s mayor-appointed helicopter skiing work group has yet to meet for an evaluation of this...

The Fourth Annual Fishermen’s Community Barbecue is expected to serve up more than 1,000 fresh King Salmon on Saturday at the Southeast Alaska...

The Sealaska Native Corporation will hold its annual meeting for shareholders on June 25th at the elementary school gymnasium in Haines. It is the fir...

Local carver Jim Heaton’s work will be featured during the Sheldon Museum’s second Six-Week Spotlight exhibit opening June 24. "Fish...

Resident Sally Burattin will give a presentation on her early life as a Tlingit scribe 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Haines Borough Public...

ere recently awarded Community Arts Development Grants from the Alaska State Council on the Arts. The Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center in Klukwan...