Articles from the July 31, 2014 edition
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Pot or not: Borough takes up dope vote
Should the Haines Borough weigh in on a statewide initiative that, if passed, would legalize the recreational use and commercial sale of marijuana in...
Action heats up for 46th annual fair
Jessica Edwards said she was “dumbfounded” by this week’s weather forecast predicting sunshine for the 46th Southeast Alaska State Fair,...
Seniors' tax break costing borough $300K
Discount days at local businesses aren’t the only perks older residents enjoy. More and more property owners age 65 and older are applying for senio...
Family sues heli-ski company for son's death
Two years after the death of heli-skier Nick Dodov, parents Natalia and Alex Dodov have filed suit against Alaska Heliskiing, which they claim...
July brings rain record
Sunday’s .62 inches of rain pushed July’s total rainfall to 6.05 inches, setting a new monthly record and breaking the former record of 5.49...
Mayor Scott to seek re-election
Haines Borough Mayor Stephanie Scott has made up her mind to fight for another three-year term at the borough’s helm. To date, the mayor’s race...
Murkowski to visit Haines
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, will visit Haines on Thursday, Aug. 7. Murkowski’s tentative schedule includes a “windshield tour” of...
Voters may cast ballots on school improvements
The Haines Borough Assembly is deliberating whether to put to voters more than $4.7 million in bonds for school capital improvements. Projects that...
Earthquake breaks link for phone, Internet
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Southeast Alaska at about 3 a.m. Friday, July 25, cut Alaska Power and Telephone cell phone and Internet...
Assembly freezes Chilkoot tours
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-1 Tuesday to put a moratorium on commercial tour permits in the Chilkoot River corridor, following discussion of...
Singers and swingers to perform on 3 stages at fair
Four aerialists from Skagway will swing from the rafters of Payson’s Pavilion this weekend, anchoring a fair entertainment roster that ranges from...
Pageants, races, shows round out fair attractions
Don’t expect a down moment this weekend. This year’s 46th annual Southeast Alaska State Fair has something for everyone. Beyond music and food, ar...
School board on Tuesday
The Haines Borough School Board will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the Haines School library. The meeting will be the first regular meeting with...
Corrections
A weather story in last week’s CVN said the average total rainfall for June was .05 inches. The 30-year normal for rain in June is 1.53 inches....
Oil tax ad's fine print says it all
I was interested to see on the back of your July 24 edition the half-page color ad that “Alaskans are speaking out to oppose Ballot Measure 1.” I...
'Safe house' closer to becoming reality
Becky’s Place Haven of Hope sale/fundraiser was a wonderful success. We were able to raise around $3,500 and still counting! This money will go...
Pleased with landfill's pet cemetery
I’d like the public to know that I’m very pleased with the way I was treated by Mike Dorris and Sally Garton at the landfill. They went above and...
Volunteers key to scrap metal collection
Thank you to the 30-plus volunteers that helped with the Haines Friends of Recycling scrap metal collection on July 25-26. The delicious coffee and...
BBBS enjoyed Kroshel Wildlife Center
Thank you, Steve Kroschel and Mario Benassi, for your generous support of Haines Big Brothers Big Sisters and for your life’s work promoting...
Students excelled in "Puss in Boots"
The play production of “Puss in Boots” by the Summer Youth Theater Conservatory was great fun, colorful and action-packed, and we could hear...
Duly Noted
Suzie Scollon was in town for a week to spread husband Ron’s ashes. She and Kathleen Menke chose a spot overlooking the Klehini River near a...
Police Report
Monday, July 28 A caller reported a sign posted on the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street violated election laws. Police told the caller the sign...
