Articles from the November 12, 2015 edition
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Assembly OKs Sosa exit plan
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved outgoing manager David Sosa’s request to be let out of his three-year contract...
Pilot details crash ordeal
The pilot of a four-passenger plane that crashed into Lynn Canal last week said the survival of those on board hinged not on one person or decision,...
Nonprofit funding cut again
Haines Borough Assembly funding for local nonprofits dropped again this year, from $94,300 last year to $76,100 approved at Tuesday’s meeting....
Eagle preserve book takes stand on mine
Resident Joe Ordonez doesn’t duck conflict in his new book, “Where Eagles Gather: The Story of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Haines,...
Taxi shutdown strands visitors
Eagle-watchers arriving at the ferry terminal and airport were left in the lurch this week when the only company providing local taxi service stopped...
After 18 years, fire chief resigns
Members of the Haines Volunteer Fire Department elected a new chief Monday, with 17-year department veteran Greg Palmieri stepping up to fill the...
Sosa looks back on performance
In an interview this week, outgoing Haines Borough manager David Sosa said his biggest accomplishments were working with staff to update policies and...
Preschool to consider 2 options
Chilkat Valley Preschool officials say they’ll be looking at alternatives – including acquiring the Haines Borough’s Human Resources Building,...
Fish and Game office expecting cuts in '16
The job of managing commercial fisheries in Haines could become tougher next year, as the local department faces deep cuts. A $90,000 cut to...
Community foundation gives $18K to 14 nonprofits
The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation awarded more than $18,000 to 14 local nonprofits this week, including to new applicant the Haines Avalanche...
All four Haines speakers qualify for finals at DDF meet
Though only four Haines High School students competed at last weekend’s Drama, Debate and Forensics home meet, all four took a piece to finals,...
Coroner to probe death downtown
An autopsy will be conducted on Jay Proetto, a 67-year-old Haines man found dead Saturday afternoon near an alley off Main Street. He had been seen...
KHNS to drop PRI programs
Public radio listeners will hear some new shows starting in 2016. The station’s Community Advisory Board and staff have recommended against buying...
Chamber officials review past year
Expanding tourism by attracting large and small cruise ships could soften the blow to the community from reduced state spending resulting from...
Haines wrestlers place in top half at Anchorage meet
Haines High School wrestlers finished in the top half of a 43-team field at an Anchorage tournament last weekend. The Glacier Bears placed 20th...
Report: Plane's gas gauge dropped to zero
A preliminary report released this week by the National Transportation Safety Board indicates the fuel gauges dropped to zero before a plane carrying...
Senior Center offers vital services
I would like to say how important the Senior Center is to me and most of the seniors who come for senior lunch at this building. I will list the activ...
DDF meet boosted by 50 volunteers
The Haines Glacier Bards would like to thank everyone who helped make our 2015 Drama, Debate and Forensics tournament a success. Over 50 members of...
Hurt feelings started with false promises
After reading Mr. Brian Elliott’s letter to the paper this week and reading Mr. Tom Morphet’s article regarding the Chilkat Valley Preschool, I...
CVP board grateful for school site effort
We wish to extend our gratitude to the teachers, board, staff and administrators of the Haines Borough School District for the effort put forth to...
Duly Noted
Sailor Jane Morris was born at 10:21 a.m. Nov. 1 at the Bellingham Birth Center to parents Lesley Rostron and Colin Morris. Rostron is a Haines High...
Police Blotter
Monday, Nov. 9 A caller asked police to perform a welfare check on a resident. Police were unable to make contact. The man called police to say he...
Retired ranger served as volunteer
Friends this week remembered Jay Proetto as a man of many interests who took a genuine interest in...