Articles from the July 5, 2019 edition
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Governor's vetoes hit seniors, schools
Borough manager Debra Schnabel said Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s deep cuts in public services will make living in Alaska more difficult and she expects a...
Research: proposed mine tailings ordinance will not be effective
A proposed ordinance aimed at limiting storage of hazardous liquids within one mile of waterways will not meet its intended goal of regulating a mine...
Spiritual 'water blessing' honors life of young Haines man
On June 26, a year to the hour of the death of 23-year-old Mario Julian Benassi, more than 60...
High bidder for harbor project complains to assembly
On June 27, borough staff recommended the assembly proceed with awarding a harbor project to low-bidder Hamilton Construction. But the assembly took...
Hot Shots hit the mark in Chugiak
The Haines Hot Shots are living up to their name. At the annual AlaskaYESS (Alaska Youth Education in Shooting Sports) State Championship June 5-8 in...
Fall/Winter ferry schedule expected by mid-July
The Alaska Marine Highway System expects to have its draft fall/winter 2019/2020 schedule available for public comment in mid-July — about six...
Commander shares Eldred Rock lighthouse stories, memories
Before his talk Saturday evening at the Haines Sheldon Museum, Roger Beving warned listeners, "My...
Borough will release RFP for wood chipper
The Haines Borough Assembly has taken a step towards purchasing a wood chipper, its next move in a multi-year borough discussion about converting of...
'A family affair': local novelist follows daughter's lead
With the publication of his first novel, Haines resident Tom McGuire is following in the footsteps of his daughter. “Steller’s Orchid,...
Borough Briefs
Quarterly sales tax collections down Sales tax collections submitted to the Haines Borough for the first quarter of 2019 are down 3.6 percent, or $17,...
Lemonade stand turns a profit
At first, business was slow. The visiting cruise ship did not generate the expected traffic, and...
Police back to full strength
The Haines Borough Police Department returned to full strength when mayor Jan Hill swore in Michael...
Is beauty the price we have to pay?
I’m sure it is probably financially effective, and fast to remove vegetation in this chopping machine manner. But at what cost to the beauty?...
Christmas in July
We here at The Salvation Army would like to share with you an exciting opportunity for you to“Help Us, Help Haines.” On the first of July we will...
Mining threatens life in Alaska
Dear Editor of the Chilkat Valley News: From 1945 to 1950 I lived in Haines, Alaska. My father, Kenneth F. Fox was pastor of the Haines and Klukwan...
Duly Noted
More than 100 people stopped at the Pioneer Bar Saturday to honor Helen Tengs, 93,who has moved to Juneau’s Pioneer Home. Helen lived above the bar...
