Articles from the July 16, 2015 edition
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Future unsure for borough's economic job
Haines Borough Manager David Sosa is remaining tight-lipped on the future of the municipality’s community and economic development director...
Officials review harbor option history
Concerns about the Small Boat Harbor project this week prompted Haines Borough staff to look into how the current design was chosen. Manager David...
VanSpronsen's dropped cases showed similarities
Following Ken VanSpronsen’s recent move from wildlife trooper to Haines Borough police officer, another Haines man has come forward alleging...
Russell takes helm as new park ranger
Travis Russell figures serving as state park ranger in Haines involves three seasons: summer, bald...
Trail grant may finish Battery Point rebuild
A $47,000 federal grant secured by the Alaska Division of Parks should complete reconstruction of the Battery Point trail by next year, parks...
Chamber won't push borough to cover loss from water
The Haines Chamber of Commerce has rescinded its request that the Haines Borough waive June’s water and sewer fees for local businesses affected by...
Residents want lower speeds on Mud Bay Road
Haines Borough Planning Commission members clashed last week over whether the body should entertain a request by residents to lower the speed limit...
Nonprofit deadline for grants Aug. 24
Local nonprofits can submit their applications for grant funding to the Haines Borough by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. The annual process involves...
Fair climbing tower on the way up
The Southeast Alaska State Fair is adding a 44-foot climbing tower to its repertoire of attractions at this year’s 47th annual event. The climbing w...
Rasmuson: $750K for Klukwan heritage center
The Chilkat Indian Village’s Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center took a major step toward completion this month after the Rasmuson Foundation voted to...
Youths will perform 'Noodle Rat'
Lynn Canal Community Players’ Summer Youth Theater Conservatory takes a musical turn this year with performances of Gary LaVigne’s “Noodle Rat...
Hotel parking spaces 11 less than required
Haines Borough staff is working with the new Aspen Hotel to address an issue with the development’s lack of required parking space. According to...
Foresters track pine disease
A foliage disease has discolored the needles of pine trees between 7 Mile and 15 Mile Haines Highway, and an aerial survey by federal forest...
Mayor creates new harbor group
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill created a joint committee this week charged with “monitoring” the aesthetic design of the waterfront and Small Boat...
School board rejects contract change, hires Carlson
The Haines Borough School Board on Monday narrowly rejected an amendment to the district’s union contract that would have allowed aides and others...
Carlson to help site preschool
One of the jobs for interim superintendent Rich Carlson may be finding space for the Chilkat Valley Preschool at the Haines School. Former Haines...
Editorial
Haines Borough leaders – or citizens – would be wise to put this advisory question on the ballot for the October municipal election: “Do you...
Don't degrade the picture at the point
Why do we have to spend any money at Picture Point? Why can’t we leave it alone? I am glad the borough purchased it, but the more we do to it, the...
Kudos to Garcia for 'masterful unravelling'
What this town may or may not lack in legal services is made up for by the news reporters. Karen Garcia should be awarded the golden key to the gate...
Apply Lutak standard at 26 Mile
What do dog kennels and helicopter noise studies have in common? In fact, two features in the June 18 issue of the Chilkat Valley News address the...
Harbor plan a costly eyesore
I do not think that the two-story wave barrier is a well-thought-out plan for increasing the size of our boat harbor. I have a sense that it will...
No harm from parole violation
A 29-year-old local man had a couple minor teenage alcohol consumption violations and a debatable third alcohol offense six years ago. These were...
Water standards not made up
So-called “water quality consultant” Gershon Cohen is either trying to mislead the public or really doesn’t know what he is talking about in...
Thanks for questions on harbor
I’m writing to thank Karen Garcia for her excellent reporting on the planned harbor expansion. I also thank Joe Parnell, Debra Schnabel, Anne Boyce...
Golf links made 'Bigs' event special
Haines Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers and kids enjoyed a beautiful Thursday evening outing at the driving range on the Valley of the Eagles Golf...
