Articles from the August 7, 2014 edition
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Porcupine prospector found dead
Alaska State Troopers are investigating the unattended death of a longtime prospector in the Porcupine mining district. According to trooper Andrew...
School OKs system for tracking visitors
On a 4-3 vote, the Haines Borough School Board on Tuesday approved a new, electronic security program for tracking visitors to the Haines School,...
Safety ladders added at harbor
Harbormaster Phil Benner tested new escape ladders at the Small Boat Harbor Monday afternoon, by jumping in fully clothed. Benner said he wanted to...
Theft, vandalism at Catholic church
A waist-high donation box was stolen and a large, ceremonial candle was destroyed recently at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. “Isn’t that...
Local grants offered
Organizations seeking grants from the Chilkat Valley Foundation have until Sept. 30 to apply for this year’s funding cycle. For the sixth year, the...
Litter, snow removal concerns for downtown group
Getting a handle on litter and snow shoveling downtown dominated discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Haines Borough Downtown Revitalization...
Dr. Heinz off to islands; SEARHC clinic hires new doctor
The Haines medical clinic is losing a long-time doctor and gaining a new one. Dr. Julia Heinz, half-time employee who has worked at the clinic since...
Former reporter's book profiles 23 residents
As news reporter at KHNS during the boom years of the Haines cruise ship industry, Ed May watched the reactions of tourists arriving here. After the...
Arts Outlook
Local acts to perform 17 songs of 'Dr. Phil' Christy Tengs Fowler said fans and friends who show up for “The Dr. Phil Project” concert on Friday,...
Streu remembered as active, strong in faith
Helen Streu, a stalwart member of the Catholic Church, died July 21 of lung cancer at her home in Ha...
Editorial
At a workshop Tuesday, Haines Borough Assembly members pondered $21 million they need to raise to replace the sewage treatment plant, expand the boat...
Writer apologizes for use of word
I would like to apologize to Mayor Stephanie Scott for using the word “appalled” in my letter to the editor. Though alarmed at Scott’s...
Volunteers helped beach volleyball event
I would like to thank everyone who helped make the beach volleyball tournament great: Jim Schnabel, Tammy Jobbins, Tyler Scovill and Judy Ewald....
Report senior volunteerism
I read with impassioned interest Karen Garcia’s July 31 story on senior tax exemptions to cost Haines Borough $300,000 by 2015. Perhaps, in...
Headline incredibly offensive
Your July 31 edition has a front page story with the headline, “Senior tax break costing borough $300K.” That is incredibly offensive. Since when...
Logging show a success
Once again the logging show at the Southeast Alaska State Fair went off without a hitch because of all the volunteers who helped make it a success. A...
Thanks for anniversary party
Sincere thanks to family and friends who made our 50th wedding anniversary such a special day. Dave and Char Olerud...
Highlights of Haines trip
Last week, my daughters and I had a brief trip to Haines. We had all visited before but never did we have such a grand tour as we received from Bill...
Catapult effort say thanks
The Haines Borough Public Library would like to thank everyone who helped with the catapult competition. Teens were able to learn about propulsion,...
Fair tallies 200 helpers
More than 200 individuals and businesses contributed time, talent and money to ensure the success of the 46th Southeast Alaska State Fair. A...
Duly Noted
Friends are invited to the 50-plus wedding anniversary celebration of Jean and Shel Scarrott at the American Legion Hall 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10....
Police Report
Monday, Aug. 4 A caller who asked why the border was closed was advised that those regulations were set by U.S. Customs. Police and fire crews...
