Articles from the November 27, 2019 edition

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 By Jenna Kunze    News    November 27, 2019

Dye study underway at Palmer Project

The results of the groundwater tracer dye study Constantine Metal Resources began conducting last month are expected to be released at the end of...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    November 27, 2019

Resident jumps from deck to escape fire

One resident was injured during a four-plex fire on Mathias Avenue Monday night after jumping from just below a second story window to escape the...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    November 27, 2019

'Funky' weather brings late harvest

Although she didn't expect to need them, it was out of habit that Rachel Kukull carried foraging too...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    November 27, 2019

Researchers to conduct mine impact interviews

Next week, Canadian environmental consultants hired by Constantine Metal Resources will visit Haines to interview community members in an effort to...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    November 27, 2019

Cirrus makes a rare ambassador at ABEF

Despite his 10-ounce weight, The American Bald Eagle Foundation's newest resident raptor stands to m...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    November 27, 2019

LeConte a cheaper fix

On Thursday, the Alaska Marine Highway System announced its decision to move forward with repairs to the LeConte, with overhaul estimates totaling...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    November 27, 2019

Borough staff to prioritize road maintenance

Of 70 streets in the borough, only 15 of them comply with code. The Haines Borough Planning Commission and staff are beginning to tackle how to priori...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    November 27, 2019

Businesses projected to lose $3.4 million in tourism sales this summer, study finds

Local businesses stand to lose about $3.4 million in tourism-related sales, and the Haines Borough about $187,784 in sales tax revenue, as a result...

 

WP&YR could be dredging ore terminal basin next fall

Dependent on getting regulatory approvals and then going to bid for the work, the White Pass & Yukon Route could have a contractor dredging out...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    November 27, 2019

Lighthouse grant next step in rehabilitation

The Eldred Rock Lighthouse Preservation Association is one step closer to obtaining a lease from the U.S. Coast Guard after it received a $1,550...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    November 27, 2019

Arts Outlook

First Friday Dec. 6 First Friday events include the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree, a new exhibit at the Sheldon Museum and a book signing at...

 

This week in history

Nov. 24, 1969 Service will be stressed this year by the Haines Unity of the American Cancer Society...

 

Make sure you have the facts

The recent Alaska Miners Association CVN paid commentary (11/7) misrepresents the integrity of our local doctors. The AMA director stated the letters...

 

To the generous people of Haines

Recently at the Women’s Club Bazaar, I had a bird’s eye view of our people of Haines. On behalf of St. Michael’s and All Angels’ Episcopal...

 

Thanks for the turkeys

The Haines Senior Center would like to thank SEARHC for their generous donation of two turkeys! They were roasted for the annual Thanksgiving lunch...

 

Mining standards have evolved

Dear Jessica Plachta: I do not know the details of your grandfather’s mine that became a Superfund site. Thanks to efforts of folks like you,...

 

Help us help Haines have a Merry Christmas

We here at The Salvation Army would like to thank all those in this great community who have been so supportive throughout this last year. This...

 

Duly Noted

Wesley Reid Hall was born to Candace and Riley Hall on Oct. 6 at Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital. Wesley weighed 7 lbs., 11 ozs., and measured...

 

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