Articles from the July 25, 2019 edition
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Ferry workers on strike leading up to Southeast Fair
The largest ferry workers’ union in the state declared a strike on Wednesday, July 24, leading up the Southeast Alaska State Fair this weekend....
Electricity bills set to rise
This is the second in a series of stories about how Gov. Mike Dunleav’s vetoes will affect Haines residents. After the statewide Power Cost...
Boroughwide policing back on the table
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 to advance a charter amendment that would again put the question of boroughwide policing on the October ballot....
Decades-old fuel spill surfaces in Chilkat River at slough near 15 Mile
Contaminated groundwater from a 51-year-old fuel spill at 15.5 Mile Haines Highway appears to be leaching into the Chilkat River slough, raising...
Shoppers to enjoy sales tax free day
On Oct. 19 and March 2, Haines residents will be excused from paying 5.5% sales tax at local and online retail stores that choose to participate. Last...
Water restrictions lifted, partial burn ban remains
After last week’s rainy weather, the Haines Borough has lifted its water restrictions, though the burn ban remains in place with some...
Borough to pay $450,336 for school debt reimbursement
The borough is set to pay $450,336 for school debt this year, bond payments which had largely been covered by the state since 2005. On Monday, the...
Borough cancels woodchipper RFP
The Haines borough is no longer in the market for a wood chipper. The borough is relinquishing nearly $100,000 in grant money from the U.S....
Brad Ryan offered Skagway borough manager position
Brad Ryan offered Skagway position On July 18, the Skagway Borough Assembly unanimously voted to offer its vacant manager position to Haines public...
Hamilton awarded $4.7 million bid
The Haines Borough assembly unanimously voted to award the $4.7 million Portage Cover boat launch project to Skagway-based company Hamilton...
Residents worry over limited winter ferry service
Residents are concerned about the Alaska Marine Highway System’s winter ferry schedule that provides limited service to Haines in November, and...
Arts Outlook
Sculpture garden will host farmers market The Fort Seward sculpture garden’s revitalization will be on full display at next week’s first Friday...
Takshanuk shakes up staff
Staff changes are underway at Takshanuk Watershed Council. Executive director Meredith Pochardt has accepted a yearlong fellowship in Juneau with the...
Assembly to Resume Tuesday Meetings
Beginning Aug. 13, the Haines Borough Assembly will resume their regularly scheduled Tuesday meetings. This summer, the assembly voted to move...
Voters to decide on tour tax
The Haines Borough assembly voted 5-1 to place a proposition on the fall ballot that would reallocate one-half percent of tax proceeds distributed to...
Should the assembly be in charge of police chief?
The assembly voted 5-1 on July 18 to elevate the Haines Borough chief of police position to a borough officer. That would put the chief directly...
Fair presents revamped rides, eclectic music and lots of food options
Upgraded rides, new musical performances, annual contests and an array of delectable dishes will be...
Borough Briefs
KHNS asks assembly for funding KHNS has requested $20,000 from the borough assembly in the wake Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes that eliminate...
To the beautiful community of Haines
As you know, our lives have been forever changed and our hearts shattered with the loss of our beloved son. Words cannot describe the profound, heartf...
HEDC did not direct staff
Contrary to an article in last week’s Chilkat Valley News, the Haines Economic Development Corporation has not directed staff to “begin assessing...
Thank you to all of the Coaches
We are so lucky to have such great programs for the kids in our community all year long. I would like to thank all of the coaches who volunteer hours...
