Articles from the August 12, 2010 edition
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Assembly to consider fines for heli-ski outfit
The Haines Borough Assembly will meet as a committee to discuss a fee schedule for violations of its helicopter tour permits 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug....
Boiler fires school board discussion
The Haines Borough last week put on hold replacement of the Mosquito Lake School heating system to hear concerns from school board members who...
It's the one with the keys in the ignition
It’s said that cars in Haines aren’t stolen, they’re just misplaced. That proved true July 30 when Karl Thomsen’s emerald...
Reality show miners' fight: Real or for TV?
Alaska State Troopers are investigating allegations of assault between two miners featured in a Discovery Channel project. It’s not clear if...
More than 70 businesses boosted fair
It takes a community to put on a fair. Thanks to all who worked hard to make it successful. We had more calls than ever from people wishing to help...
Dog contest drew 31 lovable entrants
I want to thank everyone who entered their "most lovable dog" this year during the fair. The turnout was great, with 31 entrants. As usual,...
Town's caring was a miraculous force
The Allgood family would like to sincerely thank our friends and loved ones in the community of Haines. The kindness of everyone in this community...
Summer school learned about bears
Is it possible to live in harmony with bears? The Haines Borough School District’s summer school would like to thank our community for helping...
Burn victim grateful for help with costs
I would like to thank everyone who participated in the dinner fundraiser at Mountain Market to help with medical expenses from my recent burn injury....
Opinion
A big, musical production by Lynn Canal Community Players is always a treat for the community, but the early timing of "South Pacific" this...
Opinion
Don’t miss the 100th Anniversary Community Potluck Picnic-Street Party-Portrait Shoot! Bring a lawn chair. 1 p.m. Sunday. YARD SALE: Saturday 8...
Endurance runner seeks repeat
Call her crazy. Kelly Hostetler is going to run the 360-mile Golden Circle route between Skagway and Haines in 12 days. Again. She invites the...
Annual fair meeting set
Volunteers, members and prospective members are invited to the Southeast Alaska State Fair annual meeting and volunteer party, 5:30 p.m. Saturday,...
Four elected to board of Klukwan, Inc.
Shareholders elected Rosemary Hotch, Vincent Rinehart, John Katzeek and David Strong to the Klukwan, Inc. board of directors at a July 31 annual...
Manager will solicit for downtown group
Haines Borough manager Mark Earnest said he’s hoping to put together by the end of August an ad hoc working group to review the downtown...
Dogs narrow search
Alaska State Troopers say they’ll resume the search for a 36-year-old Haines man believed to have drowned in the Chilkat River near 25 Mile...