Articles from the August 4, 2011 edition
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Election lineup finalized; Smith and Hess vie for seat, again
The filing period for the Haines Borough’s October municipal election closed Friday, with contested races for mayor and the Haines Borough...
Haines women have better attitude than city ladies
Women of Haines self-objectify themselves less, shun beauty enhancements more, and keep themselves active and healthy compared to their counterparts...
Pilot survives crash near U.S. border
A Kotzebue man survived the crash-landing of his plane July 28 just yards off the Haines Highway on the Canadian side of the border. Royal Canadian...
Driving range a hit for BBBS
Big Brothers Big Sisters enjoyed a fun, sunny day at the driving range on Saturday, July 23rd. The driving range activity has been donated to our...
Grateful for Haines public servants
My family and I would like to thank the efforts of the dedicated members of our fire department, forest service, and the helicopter crew who worked to...
Letter policy a poor example
Regarding restricting my Chilkat Valley News letters to the editor to one per month, apparently my letters attempting to address local economic...
Therapist will miss Haines' beauty
My family and I are "expanding the base" to Eugene, Oregon for most of the year, spending summers in Haines. I feel the excitement of new...
Porcupine resident gives kudos
Recently my truck broke down and I was on foot, hitchhiking in and out of Porcupine. I would like to thank the following people: Cat, for being a...
Fair, HARK teamed up for raffle
The Haines Animal Rescue Kennel would like to thank the Southeast Alaska State Fair for helping us promote our scooter raffle. Your donation of a...
Duly Noted
Micah True and his wife Kim Dao were in Haines to catch up with friends and family, including Micah’s parents Tom and Shelley True. Micah, who r...
Assembly proceeds with demolition
The Haines Borough Assembly on July 26 voted to start the process of demolishing the rest of the old elementary school building. Assemblyman Scott...
Former cop pleads not guilty
A former Haines Borough Police Department officer on July 28 pleaded not guilty to a charge of felony perjury. Kevin K. Kennedy, 29, allegedly lied...
Wild Things
It is high summer now. Many young birds have fledged and are bulking up for the trip south. Berries and fruits are appearing on the plants. Fish...
Little League gets into action at tourney
A Haines Little League team went winless at the Alaska District 2 Baseball Tournament in Juneau last month. Despite the losses, coach Gary Stigen said...
BREATHE?
A new sign at the Port Chilkoot Dock welcomes cruise ship passengers, and serves as a reminder for Haines residents to "BREATHE." "It...
Sealaska project develops Tlingit language tools
Sealaska Heritage Institute recently created several tools to help advance the teaching of Tlingit through the use of alphabet cards, an interactive...
Seats filled for rec committee
Mayor Jan Hill has filled all seven seats on the Haines Borough’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. At the July 26 meeting of the Haines...
Ward buys downtown corner building
Haines businessman Mike Ward has added to his property holdings and brought business back to an empty building downtown. Ward, who owns many local...
Lifelong resident Lapham: Fireman, foreman and family man
By Heather Lende A firefighter’s sendoff would have pleased lifelong resident Pete Lapham. Lapham would have served 40 years in the Haines...
Police Blotter
Monday, August 1 A caller requested help contacting the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel to assist an elderly, sick cat. A caller reported locking their...
