Articles from the July 15, 2010 edition
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State reconsiders king salmon project
The death of 220,000 king salmon smolt in three years has led the state to re-examine its contract with the regional aquaculture association. An...
Klukwan, Inc. loans village $2 million Money keeps Portage Cove dock, boat in Native hands
Klukwan, Inc. has approved lending $2 million to Chilkat Indian Village for the purchase of a dock and ferry boat, as well as to cover start-up...
Gov. Parnell will visit Southeast state fair
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell will serve as Grand Marshall for the annual parade at the Southeast Alaska State Fair Saturday, July 31. "The fair is...
Board candidates: Spending violates trust agreements
Some Klukwan, Inc. shareholders seeking election to its board of directors say they’re concerned about repeated transfers from the...
Great traditions make a great town
The rain held off as 15 contestants turned out Saturday morning, July 3, for the 2010 Mount Ripinsky Race. Congratulations to winner 15-year-old...
Bigs had a great day at the golf course
It was a great day at The Valley of the Eagles Golf Course! Many thanks to Stan Jones and Kathy Pardee Jones for hosting this month’s Big...
Woman's Club picnic invites all
At noon on Aug. 14, the Haines Woman’s Club will have a get-to-know-you membership picnic. All Haines Woman’s Club members and all women...
Thanks for helping with club's bike ride
The Emblem Club would like to thank everyone who helped or turned out for our Pedal to Push Away Drugs bike ride from the ferry terminal to Chilkoot...
Byer scores 87 of 100 in board's evaluation
The Haines Borough School Board recently gave superintendent Michael Byer near-perfect marks on managing school facilities and budget, but lower...
'Safe route' will include track, less parking
A June 29 meeting of the campus routes subcommittee of the Safe Routes to School Task Force identified a temporary plan for improving pedestrian...
Residents fuel real estate rebound Agents: After big chill, confidence, interest returning
Interest by residents and Alaskans is helping prop up a housing market that saw a steep drop in home sales last year, Haines real estate agents said...
Local pair at Boys State
Drew Baltzell of Haines and Harley Williams of Klukwan were among 28 participants at the 44th annual American Legion Alaska Boys State event,...
Thomas, Beedle will face off for House District 5 seat
Incumbent state Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, will seek a fourth term as state representative from House District 5. In the November statewide...
Police: Taser works on downtown bears But officer needs cover for safe use
Local police have added a Taser to their tools for chasing off bears, but say there are limits on its use. Last year, Sgt. Jason Joel was at a...
Carol Morris enjoyed jewelry, artwork
Carol Ann Morris, a 10-year resident of Haines, died of cirrhosis of the liver June 21 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. She was 59. Morris was...
Borough lands get 3,000-acre addition
The Haines Borough has gained more than 3,000 acres in a land grant from the state. Signed into law in late June by Gov. Sean Parnell, the bill...
Piece by piece, old tank moves to Homer
Two Homer builders salvaged redwood planks and beams from the mothballed Young Road water tank early this week. The wood-stave structure, built...
Haines visit a stop in odyssey
John Thoreson survived some tricky moments on his 66-day solo kayak trip from Olympia, Wash. to Haines, but he wasn’t daunted. The...
Fair races to include 5K, 10K, half-marathon
Runners, take your mark. The third annual Southeast Alaska State Fair Haines Hustle is set for Saturday, July 31. Southeast Alaska Regional Health...
Youths reflect on month-long mission trip to rural Kenya
They prayed with church elders and villagers. They helped on community building projects. They saw brilliant purple flowers and strange plants, and...
