Articles from the July 19, 2012 edition
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Borough pursuing pellet heat project
Apparently bucking the recommendations of a draft report by an energy consultant it hired, the Haines Borough is pursuing a wood-pellet-fired boiler...
'Treasure Island' on stage this weekend
“Lots of fun pirates, and really cute, singing pirates.” Director Elisé Lammers said that’s what audience members should expect at weekend...
Southeast Alaska State Fair looms
The 44th annual Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off Thursday, Aug. 26, starting at noon with live performances and ending with an evening square dan...
Filing deadline Friday for 2 assembly, 4 school seats
Two seats on the Haines Borough Assembly and four of seven seats on the borough school board will be decided in the municipal election Oct. 2. The...
High school senior seeks school board seat
Royal Henderson, an incoming senior at Haines High School, will run for a seat on the Haines Borough School Board. Henderson turns 18 on Aug. 25....
Gravity research returns to fairgrounds
In June 1987, researchers with Scripps Institute of Oceanography set up an absolute gravity meter in the 4-H room in the fairgrounds’ McPherson...
Cold, rain records broken
Warm sunshine this week was making it seem like a distant memory, but rain and cold temperatures early last week set several daily weather records in...
Grant provides library free WiFi
Since its launch of the grant-funded “Alaska OWL” project last month, patrons of the Haines public library have enjoyed free WiFi. In addition to...
Culbeck gets nod to assist manager
Consultant Darsie Culbeck this week said he would accept Haines Borough’s manager Mark Earnest’s...
Mayor: Tow complaint a civil matter
Mayor Stephanie Scott said there doesn’t appear to be a remedy in Haines Borough code for addressing complaints of two visitors who said they were...
Workshop offered on foundation grants
A workshop on creating a grant application to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 31 at the public...
Police uncertain on release of tape
Haines Borough police chief Gary Lowe this week declined to say whether he would make public a recording of a July 4 encounter between officer Simon...
Police Blotter
Monday, July 16 A motorcycle was reported in a ditch at 17.5 Mile and had been there since July 13. Troopers were notified. A bear was reported close...
Store features handmade items
Some Things Fishy, a gift shop located on the deck at the Haines Packing cannery site at Letnikof Cove, is open this summer for its third season....
Store specialized in handmade items
Manager Michael T. Ward said experienced extreme sports enthusiasts and novices will find what they need at “Mike’s Bikes and Boards,” a new...
Air Excursions changes hands
A former president and a former owner of Wings of Alaska are the new owners of Air Excursions, a commuter airline serving Haines formerly owned by Mik...
Byer receives "excellent' from boatd
Haines Borough school superintendent Michael Byer received a nearly perfect score from school board members during his annual evaluation June 28. The...
Duly Noted
The Richard Boyce Inflatable Suspenders Memorial Fund had grown to $23,700 as of Monday afternoon. An entire stock of Stormy Seas flotation...
Tape would tell truth about encounter
After reading “Police Tactics Criticized,” I feel compelled to set the record straight. First, it is not “legal police procedure” to walk...
Thanks for help with Boyce memorial
luck. To Alaska Indian Arts, Halsingland Hotel, Groovy Girls, Haines Packing, Sealaska Cold Storage, the Bearittos crew, Valley of the Eagles Golf...
Turnout at center benefit heartwarming
Thanks to all those who provided delicious food, drink, entertainment and help with the “Celebrate the Center” event last Friday. It was a most...
Boyce family gives heartfelt thanks
The outpouring of support following our brother Richard’s death has been overwhelming. The immediate response by the community and the fishermen...
Commentary
Haines Borough leaders need to make sure their good intentions concerning wood-pellet fuel don’t end up costing taxpayers. It’s one thing for priv...