Articles from the June 26, 2014 edition
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Group wins $217K grant for signs, art
New signs and window displays will be going up around Haines in the next 18 months, funded by a $217,000 grant awarded this week to the Haines-based...
One year later, no charges in car break-ins
One year after 30 or more vehicles were ransacked downtown, the Haines Borough Police Department has yet to secure charges or convictions in the case....
Assembly OKs idea of selling land to brewery
The Haines Brewing Company has cleared another hurdle toward securing 20,000 square feet of borough-owned Main Street property. The Haines Borough...
DOT says Joel hire acceptable
Alaska Department of Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp said in a press release late Wednesday that the hiring of former Haines Borough Police Sgt....
Fireworks use OK in two areas of townsite
Although there won’t be an official fireworks show this year, residents can organize their own private displays in the townsite, provided they use...
Manager to hold town hall meeting
Haines Borough residents can ask questions of rookie manager David Sosa at a town hall meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Chilkat Center...
Assembly 'very pleased' with new manager Sosa
The Haines Borough Assembly recently reviewed manager David Sosa’s first 60 days on the job, but failed to give any details on the assessment. The...
Tlingit 'pullers' say canoe stands up to weather
Members of a Chilkat Valley-based Native canoe group say they’ll be paddling to Skagway and Katzehin following a successful voyage – including...
DOT will discuss Juneau access at Friday meeting
The Department of Transportation project coordinator for the Juneau Access Project will speak at a Haines Chamber of Commerce lunch at noon Friday in...
Winds hold back relay riders
A course-long headwind slowed cyclists in the 22nd Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Saturday, adding more than 90 minutes to last year’s...
Nonprofit apps due
Local nonprofits interested in receiving funding from the Haines Borough must submit their grant applications by 5 p.m. July 15. Nonprofits that...
Historic church bell rings on high again
If you’re late for Sunday services in Klukwan, saying you missed the bell no longer works as an excuse. After two years out of commission, the...
Board seeks to expand public library in 2 directions
The Haines Borough Public Library board is moving forward with plans to expand the library by adding a reading room on the south end of the building...
Manager fines Nelson again for violations
Haines Borough Manager David Sosa is fining property owner Paul Nelson for failing to comply with the assembly’s order to remove improperly...
Takala painted, ran 'Noah's Art'
A celebration of life was held June 14 in Clarkston, Wash. for Sherry Takala, a free-thinking artist...
Lowe and Joel situations not comparable
When my friend Gary Lowe was “let go” a year or so ago, I sat by and said nothing. He was getting a financial settlement he seemed satisfied...
Retirement not an easy decision for Feldman
It has been my privilege to care for the good people of Haines for over 30 years. I have learned much, and I have made many dear friends. It is with...
Woman's Club seeking pie donations
In answer to the ladies that asked if the Woman’s Club would accept a homemade pie at their pie booth on the Fourth of July at Tlingit Park: Yes,...
Heli-ski audits would benefit clients
External and internal pressures on heli-ski guides and operators to sell the “steep” experience may play a significant factor in the increase of...
Blacksmithing class interesting and fun
Pack 70 would like to thank Taffy Case and the Hammer Museum for the blacksmith course. It was extremely interesting and we all had lots of fun. We...
Out-of-town borough hires unacceptable
After just learning that the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel hired an out-of-town person to fill what was advertised as a part-time animal control...
Duly Noted
Barbara Pardee threw a “We are Sweet on Irene”-themed 90th birthday party for mother Irene Ward at Haines Assisted Living on June 15. Guests...
Police Report
Monday, June 23 Police initiated a case involving a resident who appeared to be conducting commercial tours without a permit or license....
