Articles from the September 1, 2011 edition
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Alcohol meeting draws crowd, ideas; Residents ask police for more enforcement
Speakers at a town hall meeting Wednesday called for a community-wide crackdown on drunken driving and underage drinking. Resident Heather Lende said...
Pinks and chums boost gillnet season
Bumper returns of pink and chum salmon, combined with the highest prices seen for those species in recent memory, are pumping up the paychecks of...
Garden still bountiful after 10 years
Nailed to the old log cabin at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds are some metal plaques, rusted and faded with age and weather. The small plaques...
New teaching tactics aim to increase reading skills
Veteran teacher Jeanne Kitayama is on special assignment for the Haines Borough School District. Her mission: To help ensure that all Haines students...
Evac services give 'gentle care'
I would like to thank the staff at SEARHC and the Haines ambulance crew for the efficient, professional and caring service I received during my...
Pleased to visit after 37 years
My early August visit to Haines with my 92-year old mom, Sonya, and my brother, Larry, was one for the record books. Brown bears, porpoises, whales,...
Civil Air Patrol appreciates support
Thank you, Haines Civil Air Patrol supporters. With your help, cadets Amber Ford, Troy Clark, Shantel Lockhart, and Michael Ford were able to travel...
Duly Noted
Kelly Edmond, HHS class of 2008, graduated from Marine Corps Officer Candidates School on Aug. 13. The ten-week program was filled with...
Close bear encounter at Chilkoot highlights dangers;
A mix of bear watchers, photographers and other bruins on the Chilkoot River caused a stressful situation for one mother bear that nearly resulted in...
Bears around town keep officials busy
This week’s police blotter lists about 20 calls concerning bear activity in the Haines Borough. Deishu Drive, FAA Road, Mud Bay Road and Small...
Juneau singer-songwriter Buddy Tabor in concert
The Haines Arts Council will present Juneau singer-songwriter Buddy Tabor in concert at the Chilkat Center 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Tickets are...
Elliott to lead BBBS
Sarah Elliott will start as the new community director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Upper Lynn Canal on Friday, Sept. 2. Elliott will step in for...
Sheldon to replace 'ugly' carpet
According to Sheldon Museum director Jerrie Clarke, a $40,000 upgrade in the building will help guests "see the exhibits, not the carpet."...
Legion collages spotlight veterans
Most folks would be surprised at how many of their fellow locals have a background of military service. So far, the American Legion has identified...
Runners open season strong in Juneau
The Haines High School cross-country teams opened their season Saturday, Aug. 27, in Juneau, with siblings Quinn and Zayla Asquith-Heinz leading the w...
Chilkat Valley Community Foundation meets Rasmuson challenge grant
For the second time since it was established two years ago, the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation has met a $15,000 challenge grant offered by the...
Fair nets more income in 2011; Exhibit numbers up; entertainment costs controlled
Fair income was up in most categories this year compared to 2010, executive director Ross Silkman said Sunday at the annual membership meeting of the...
Police Blotter
Monday, Aug. 29 An officer received a report of a bear next to the school on the Haines Highway. The officer responded and did not locate the...