Articles from the November 1, 2018 edition
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Constantine seeks state land ownership at Palmer Project
Mining exploration company Constantine Metals is encouraging Alaska’s Mental Health Land Trust office to seek a transfer of ownership from federal...
University alleges illegal timber harvest
The University of Alaska has alerted the Haines Borough of an "alarming amount of timber theft,...
Should 'public safety' be nixed from tourism code?
The Tourism Advisory Board discussed staff-recommended revisions to the borough’s business licensing code Tuesday that would eliminate references...
Hammer Museum receives hammer boon
The Hammer Museum is about to become a whole lot-heavier. In September, Hammer Museum founder Dave P...
Eagle festival promotes community education
The 24th annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival will have a focus on community engagement and education, Sidney Campbell, raptor program manager at the...
New weather station serving high elevation in Haines Pass
On Sunday, five volunteers from the Yukon Avalanche Association (YAA) and the Haines Avalanche Cente...
Student marksman ranks nationally
Haines Hot Shots marksman Cade Clay placed in the top 10 at a national shooting competition last...
Concert benefits library, Chilkat Center expansion
A benefit concert for the Chilkat Center and public library expansion projects is scheduled on Saturday Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. on the Chilkat Center...
Cybersafety lecturer speaks at school
International speaker and author on digital citizenship and cyber traps, Fredrick Lane, gave a community presentation to parents and students at the H...
Begich is a statesman
In 2019 Alaska is going to have a new governor. Byron Mallott has resigned as Lt. Gov. and Gov. Walker, a first-class human being who has done his bes...
Voting is the vehicle of a democracy
A plea to get citizens involved. Our assembly likes to punish those who don’t vote as they wish or do as they wish. First example, they are trying...
Speeding is a crime
I am writing in response to Sean Maidy’s reference that it is ok to break the law. I am sure that nowhere in the driver’s manual does it say it...
Stand for Salmon is science based
I suggest Ms. Josephson talk to Haines biologists that manage the local fishery before concluding ADF&G Habitat Division has been using a...
Yes on 1
Editor, if Ballot Measure 1 passes I’ll be more comfortable supporting large development projects knowing there’s a better public process and...
Why won't the state investigate crimes?
This police responsibility question is an interesting one; just who is responsible for law enforcement response inside the borough outside of the...
Do you want new assembly chambers?
The Haines Borough Assembly is being asked right now to commit to adding new assembly chambers to the public library building. The initial cost...
Salmon is our most important resource
I love Haines. There aren’t many days that go by that in some way that I am touched by the people and our surroundings in just how beautiful this...
Duly Noted
Remi Lou Bangs was born to Caroline (Ward) Bangs and Travis Bangs on Oct.25 in Sitka. Remi was born at 6:51 p.m., she weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and...
Police Report
Tuesday, October 23 A caller reported a tree across the road at 7 Mile Lutak Road. DOT was advised. A caller reported a possible slide in the area of...
Elementary Halloween parade
For more Halloween photos check out our print edition-on stands and in PO boxes now, Facebook, and...