Articles from the October 12, 2017 edition
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Federal inspector intercepts heroin in Washington; sets up sting at local post office
Police arrested a young couple during a sting operation Tuesday afternoon after the pair picked up a package from the post office containing what...
Harbor contractor wants $1 million from borough
Pacific Pile & Marine is seeking $1 million from the Haines Borough, claiming the sea floor was harder than described in bid documents for dredging...
Legion ends NFL viewing
Haines’ American Legion Lynn Canal Post 12 has stopped airing NFL games until the football league “restores proper respect to our flag and...
Assembly wants university to delay logging in Mud Bay
The Haines Borough Assembly is asking the University of Alaska to delay awarding the Chilkat Peninsula timber sale contract until they can meet and...
Borough to tax tobacco and pot
Tobacco and marijuana taxes will take effect Jan. 1, 2018 after the assembly voted to approve the excise taxes Tuesday. The assembly voted 4-2 to...
Museum to exhibit Chilkat Valley culture through time and story
The Haines Sheldon Museum will open its new exhibit “Everything from afar drifts ashore,” Friday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. The exhibit is based on Dan He...
Haines theater fall and winter line-up
Haines’ theater scene has a lot to offer this year. The Lynn Canal Community Players is holding a meeting Friday, Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the...
Maidy elected for third seat
Sean Maidy will serve a one-year term on the assembly following Tuesday’s canvass of 23 of the 46 additional ballots in the Oct. 3 municipal...
Beets, Cheetos make mouths water
It's not easy to create a five-star dish using beets, anchovies, chili powder, Cheetos and gummy...
This week in history
Oct. 18, 1972 Carl W. Heinmiller of Haines has been named the "Outstanding Alaskan of the Year" by the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce. Selection...
Mechanic loved his work; gave trusted advice
About forty friends gathered at Jones Point Cemetery Wednesday to pay last respects to Dave Dal Maso, who died suddenly on Sept. 30 of apparent heart... Full story
Recycled nets save environment, cats
Haines Friends of Recycling recently held its 2nd fish net recycling event this year, on September 29-30. Thank you to everyone who brought in their o...
Handmade lures catch kids and coho
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Haines wants to thank Alaska Department of Fish and Game and in particular, Rich Chapell and Lyndsey Hura, for partnering...
Scenic walkway includes trip to ER?
The current concept for the scenic walkway around the sports boat parking lot is mixed. The walkway leaves Front Street accessing a waterside park...
Town celebrates Chilkat salmon
The board and staff of Lynn Canal Conservation thank all those who helped to make the 2nd Chilkat Chef salmon dinner and cooking competition a great...
Duly Noted
Cross-country coach Chandler Kemp headed out of town last week. He’s returning to Palo Alto, Calif., where he works as a consultant on energy...
Police Report
Tuesday, October 3 An alarm was activated at a Main Street business and was determined to be false. HVFD responded to an unattended burn pile on...
