Articles from the August 18, 2011 edition
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Inspections halt Schnabel, TV mines
In what seems sure to become another dramatic episode of "Gold Rush: Alaska," two Porcupine gold mines being filmed for a reality TV show...
Chilkoot: Crowds, enforcement up
State park ranger Preston Kroes this week said his agency was having "major issues" with bears getting salmon from fishermen along the Chilk...
Recall petitions OK'd
Recall votes for Haines Borough Assembly members Daymond Hoffman and Joanne Waterman will be on the ballot for the October municipal election....
Mentors steered Heywood's dream of filmmaking
The film bug bit Kee Heywood early. "At age 13," Heywood recalls, "I got hold of the family camcorder and started fooling around with...
Who is supplying minors with alcohol?
Much has been spoken and written recently about underage drinking in Haines. Some adult has to supply the alcohol. That’s a crime both legally...
Gasoline prices a spectacle for visitors
Last week I saw a tourist taking a picture of the gas price sign at a local station, $5.39 for premium. Since I was also gassing up and inquisitive,...
Rules, laws better than the alternative
For those who feel their liberty and freedom are impinged upon by the local, state, and federal governments, because they don’t like signs,...
Golf raises $1,222 to fight cancer
Valley of the Eagles Golf Links and the Wisewoman program at Haines SEARHC Health Center would like to thank everyone who helped out with the Rally...
Donations boosted tournament success
I would like to thank the following businesses for their donations to the International Golf Tournament: Mountain Market, First National Bank of...
Juneau woman wins motorized bike
The winner of the motorized bicycle raffle is Caroline Frenglle of Douglas, Alaska. Thanks to all who participated in the Uglys’ first raffle...
Duly Noted
Tyler Swinton was part of the Alaska All-Star basketball team that traveled to Las Vegas and Anaheim, Calif. last month. Tyler attended statewide...
Stearns dies of cancer
Memorial services for former resident Jeremy Stearns will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Salvation Army Church in Palmer. Stearns,...
Assembly OKs SEABA permit
The Haines Borough Assembly on Aug. 9 unanimously renewed a commercial permit for Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures (SEABA), but members said th...
Boys needed for cross-country team
The Haines High School boys’ cross-country team needs an infusion of new blood to flesh out a small core of runners, coach Liam Cassidy said...
EMT position down to 5 candidates
Up to five candidates will be interviewed for the Haines Volunteer Fire Department’s vacant full-time firefighter-EMT position, fireman Al...
Borough leaders talk about youth drinking
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill, police chief Gary Lowe and manager Mark Earnest met this week to discuss youth drinking in the community. A 21-year-old...
Enchilada feed set
An enchilada feed fund-raiser will be held 6 p.m. Friday at the Haines School to raise travel money for Haines guitarist Mario Benassi Jr. Benassi,...
Fair plans weekend of events; Disc golf tourney, concerts, annual meeting set
Two concerts, a disc golf tournament and the annual fair membership meeting coincide during a weekend of events Aug. 27-28 based at the state...
Baker: Army veteran, bookkeeper maintained humor
Friends and children of Denise Baker are planning a potluck memorial Saturday afternoon, said sister Barb Stigen. Baker, 51, died of respiratory...
Ferry change may hurt town
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s proposed schedule for summer 2012 would homeport the Malaspina in Juneau instead of Skagway, a move resident...
Police Blotter
Monday, Aug. 15 Police notified the owner of a car parked on First Avenue that the Department of Public Works requested it be moved for construction...
Residents asked to help with local college directory
Haines School counselor Lindsey Moore is encouraging residents to sign up for a college and career program directory that will be a resource for...
