Articles from the October 28, 2010 edition
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Assembly certifies Goodman election; Hess seeks legal advice on decision
Haines Borough Assembly candidate Karen Hess said she was consulting an attorney following a 4-2 assembly decision Tuesday to certify the election of...
Shot bear escapes near school
Haines Borough Police Chief Gary Lowe this week defended the actions of an officer who shot a brown bear near the Haines School early Monday morning...
State election Tuesday
Voters will cast ballots in Alaska’s general election Tuesday. Poll hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Bald Eagle Foundation, Klehini Va...
Beedle, Thomas square off for District 5 House seat
Republican state Rep. Bill Thomas and his Democratic challenger Robert Beedle sounded similar themes but differed on specifics during recent...
Chamber award promotes illegal activity
Responding to Matthew Borish’s Letter published in the CVN Oct. 14, the shame belongs to the Haines Chamber of Commerce. Naming an outlaw,...
Miller okay, but did he buy curtains?
I am a young student with not much say in the community. I enjoy keeping up with the local news. There has been a string of mud-slinging...
Saddened by fate of Raven House
It’s been over 10 years now since Raven House lost its caretaker as provided – escorted out by police. This house comes from 19 Mile...
Invitation to help with Harvest Party
The American Legion, ANB and ANS, Emblem Club and UMFs are sponsoring the annual Harvest Party. It will be on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the ANB hall, 5 p.m....
DDF helpers deserve medals
Once again, Haines Drama/Debate/Forensics volunteers swept the regional championships. Nearly 100 students from Haines, Wrangell, Sitka, Ketchikan,...
Japanese dinner a success
To all participants of the Japanese food fund-raiser: It was a huge success! On behalf of Seibukan Jujutsu of Haines, I would like to extend my...
HFR thanks for contributions
Thank you to all who participated in the Pick, Click, Give. Haines Friends of Recycling received contributions from 49 people for a total of $1,825....
Thomas' ads were deceitful
The paid political ads of Rep. Bill Thomas are deceitful and an insult to the voters of Haines. While the political ad campaign pretends to be a...
Beedle is deserving of support
Robert Beedle, a lifelong Alaskan and current member of the Cordova City Council, visited Haines to speak with folks about his campaign...
SEABA's leaders lost credibility
By choosing to violate the conditions of the permit they signed, Scott Sundberg and Nick Trimble of SEABA lost their credibility. Their words and...
Stout has served with dedication
Thank you to CVN and Matt Davis for the awesome photograph on last week’s front page of Jeff Stout in action at the fire. He...
Hospice grateful for neighbors
Hospice of Haines would like to thank our office neighbors in the Gateway Building; the Chamber of Commerce, and Big Brothers Big Sisters, for...
Benefit dinner humbles recipient
A huge thank you to all who participated in the benefit dinner and auction to help defray medical expenses. Thanks to Timi Katzeek, Connie Ward, and...
Don't surrender Lisa's seniority
Seniority means a lot in the U.S. Senate. With losing Sen. Ted Stevens’ 40 years’ seniority in the senate, Alaska is losing millions of...
Opinion
Over in Skagway, a tour operator is seeking a zoo permit to create one of the few, great Alaska attractions the town doesn’t already offer...
Nine apply for borough tourism manager job; Application period remains open
The Haines Borough has received nine applications for the vacant tourism director position as of Tuesday, according to borough clerk Julie Cozzi....
KHNS budget aims for 'creative'
Public radio station KHNS will "have to get creative" to recoup a funding shortfall, including diminished revenues from memberships, Lynn...
Halloween events span weekend
The return of a community party for children highlights Halloween festivities around town this weekend. American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, Haines...
First home wrestling tourney in years starts Friday
Fans who come out to watch this weekend’s wrestling tournament in Haines might see a rematch between Glacier Bear sophomore Jimmy Thomsen and...
New owners at roadhouse
Beach Roadhouse has been under new ownership since this summer. Jeff Bristow, Alex Reyes, and Todd and Amber Winkel took the reigns from Phil Busby...
Boutique set for Main St.
Kristine Harder aims to have Buckshot & Bobby Pins open at 221 Main St. in time for the mid-November Alaska Bald Eagle Festival. "I have a...