Articles from the November 30, 2017 edition
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Heli-ski map proposals concern Fish and Game
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game cited concern with 11 of the 15 heli-ski map proposals the Haines Borough Assembly will soon consider adding...
No bidders for timber sale
The University of Alaska initiated an “over-the-counter” negotiated sale process for timber on the Chilkat Peninsula after receiving no bids for...
Coliforms present in 'spring'
The Mud Bay “spring” tested positive again this month for total coliforms, a type of bacteria found in human and animal waste. On Tuesday the...
Lot design advances
The Haines Borough Assembly narrowly approved the Portage Cove boat launch and parking lot design concept after a continuing debate about the safety...
New committee appointments
The Haines Borough Planning Commission and parks and recreation advisory committee recommended new appointments for expired and empty seats to mayor...
Arts Outlook
Local musicians to rock solstice Musicians from around the Upper Lynn Canal will take center stage for Solstice Celebration, a showcase of local...
'Tricksters' give new meaning to family drama
Haines' newest theater troupe "The Merry Tricksters of Haines," debuted its first performance of...
Borough Briefs
KHNS to live-stream assembly meetings KHNS will soon offer online, live-streaming of Haines and Skagway borough assembly meetings, general manager...
Online market yields more sales for farmers
The Salt & Soil Marketplace, a virtual farmer’s market serving Haines and Juneau, has seen a moderate increase in both vendor participation and...
Students clear the way for walkers
Many thanks to teacher, Jason Eson, and the “Mighty Middle School Shovelers” for clearing sidewalks and pathways of snow. This crew’s work with...
Zoning interpretations don't line up
Thank you to the five Borough Assembly members who supported the purpose and intent of Haines Borough code in response to the proposed University...
Respect your elders, check your facts
In answer to Dave Werner: 1. We as a respected people, Tribe of the Chilkat, hereby deport you back to wherever you came from. 2. I would like to...
Volunteers served community well
What a wonderful turn out for our Community Thanksgiving Dinner. We were able to provide over 75 meals this year, and we could not have done it...
Help needed for red kettle fundraiser
I would like to personally thank all those in the Haines community who have been so generous already this Thanksgiving/Christmas season. The need...
Duly Noted
Ted and Meghan Hart welcomed their daughter into the world last week at the Sitka’s SEARHC/Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital. Lolana Mae Hart was born at...
Police Report
Tuesday, November 21 A Juneau area caller reported receiving a fraudulent telephone call. Haines Police Dept. received a report of a vehicle impeding...
Thanksgiving Day turkey trotters
From left: Alisa Beske and Tracy Wirak run down a snow packed Mud Bay Road at the Thanksgiving Day...
