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The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday turned down an eleventh-hour request to save the elementary school and gym, voting 5-0 for demolition....

Voters go to the polls Tuesday in an election that could dramatically change the make-up of local leadership. Including a recall initiative that...

Teachers, tinkering and tenacity - that’s how Michael Hagen came to work for one of the world’s biggest and far-reaching companies....

Voters Tuesday will decide whether Haines Borough Assembly members Daymond Hoffman and Joanne Waterman should be removed from office. Recall...

While some in or behind the "political arena" may want to bring the recall issue down into the realm of personalities and political...

As Gary Hess stated in his comments to the assembly at the special meeting last June, "The duty of every public officer is to the people they...

After three years of the Hill administration, it’s time for a change. Think about it: What can you say Jan Hill has done for Haines? After 2 &fr...

ut their actions are anti-business. Making personal attacks against people they don’t like will not improve the economy. Four assembly members...

I would like to publicly express my thanks to Daymond Hoffman and Joanne Waterman for their service to our borough assembly and to our...

ong list of assets, we’re also an entertaining community of unique character – and characters, a place unspoiled by endless suburbs and wa...

Why vote no on the recall? As assembly member Scott Rossman says, "It’s ridiculous. I don’t support it. But I do support their right...

As a 31-year resident, tour operator and ski shop owner, I heartily endorse Norm Smith for a continued term on the borough assembly....

I complained mightily about the gym not being open on Sundays and now it is, starting this weekend, Sunday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. So I’d...

Duly Noted will be back nexxt week....

Voters will see two familiar names on the ballot for Haines Borough school board. Anne Marie Palmieri and Brian Clay are seeking re-election and are...

Four Glacier Bears qualified for the state cross-country championship last weekend but surprise showings by Mount Edgecumbe and Craig dashed hopes of...

A task force aimed at combating alcohol abuse will launch a series of public service announcements aimed at discouraging drinking. Announcements will...

The state Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in Haines Oct 6. on the Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan. An "open house"...

Through Tuesday afternoon, 17 moose had been taken in the local subsistence moose hunt, including two sub-legal bulls. A sub-legal bull taken this...

Haines played host to 90 unexpected guests the night of Sept. 21 when a storm hit Lynn Canal and kept visitors from returning to their cruise ships...

Haines Friends of Recycling chair Melissa Aronson won the Haines Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award Saturday. Olerud’s was name...

It’s important for local business leaders to consider the foundation of the local economy, including energy, transportation and recreation...

Monday, Sept. 26 A caller reported a problem bear at the dump. A caller reported a vehicle in the ditch on the Haines Highway. A caller reported a...

Songwriter and singer Tracy Spring, winner of multiple regional music awards, will perform 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Chilkat Center lobby....