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Support Thomas for state House seat
The Chilkoot Indian Association (CIA) is the federally recognized sovereign Indian tribe for Haines, Alaska. The tribe received a legislative grant...
By Legislative candidates talk education
Democratic challenger Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins assailed state Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, and Republican funding of education at a debate Monday in...
Harrington remembered for strong faith, warmth
Friends and family filled the Chilkat Center Saturday to remember Jan Harrington. Harrington, 62,...
Thomas diligent for education
A few years ago, in Juneau, as a member of a contingent advocating for early childhood education and a comprehensive system within the state, I had...
Legislative candidates to debate
Candidates for Haines’ seat in the state House of Representatives and at least one candidate for state Senate have said they’ll attend a debate 7...
Scout camp dedication on Oct. 13
A dedication of the new Boy Scout camp at Mount Riley is set for noon Saturday, Oct. 13. Organizer Sean Gaffney said the event will include a hot dog...
Thomas has seniority and clout
We offer this letter of support for state Rep. Bill Thomas, our effective state representative. Bill has served the communities he represents very...
We're lucky to have Thomas in legislature
Bill Thomas is an extraordinary person who has worked hard to achieve his prominent position in the legislature. He has been a strong...
Thomas needs to reject $2 billion for oil
To get my vote in this next election I’d have to hear from state Rep. Bill Thomas that he would reject Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell’s plan to give ben...
Can't put 23-year-old in state House
All the promises and letters can not convince me to vote for a 23-year-old. I compare putting Kreiss-Tomkins in the state House to asking my nine-...
Thomas voted for to rebate oil companies
There’s no doubt that Bill Thomas has brought home the bacon for Haines, and we all appreciate it. The question is whether there will be bacon to br...
Commemorative dinner set for Sept. 11
In their first combined effort, the American Legion, Emblem Club and American Legion Auxiliary are sponsoring a community potluck dinner in...
Voters reject coastal management initiative
Voters in the Chilkat Valley aligned with ones statewide Tuesday, rejecting a ballot proposition that would have restored Alaska’s coastal managemen...
Contributions reflect support for Kreiss-Tomkins
I’ve known Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for nearly a dozen years and couldn’t have been more excited when he filed to represent Haines -- and Sitka, an...
Legislative candidates unopposed in primary
Major party candidates vying to represent Haines in the Alaska Legislature have no opponents in Tuesday’s primary election. Incumbent Rep. Bill...
Third Avenue paving earmark lost
The Haines Borough will redouble efforts to secure $900,000 in funding for paving of Third Avenue after losing a federal earmark for the work. Funds...
"Haines hero" Eric McDowell dies at 69
Haines schoolmates of Eric McDowell this week described him as a role model and valued friend....
Thomas has public service experience
I have been a registered Republican for almost 60 years. For the first 10 years, I voted a straight Republican ticket. Afterwards, I almost...
Service groups talk of merging efforts
Representatives of four Haines service organizations met Wednesday and discussed pooling volunteers and partnering to keep groups and events afloat...
Sidewalks, curbing may be expanded
State Department of Transportation officials this week said they’re hoping to secure money to expand curb and sidewalk replacement work adjacent to...
Residents to Fish and Game: Protect wild red runs
Residents at a June 6 meeting in Haines said they were afraid the state was repeating mistakes of the past, including boosting fishermen elsewhere at...
Commentary
Instead of an old truck, suppose I owned a Bentley, a high-performance luxury car, a sophisticated piece of equipment requiring a specialized...
Partial sidewalk work irks leaders, merchants
State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, said this week a patchwork replacement of sidewalk and curbs downtown can’t be fixed this year, due to funding...
Haines, Juneau unlinked under new district plan
The path to re-election for State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, cleared a bit this week, as the Alaska Supreme Court reversed course and approved a...
Duly Noted
Ivy Kathryn Elliott was born Wednesday, May 16 at 1:01 a.m. in Juneau to Sarah and Brian Elliott. Ivy weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20.5...
