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Upper highway roads next in line for makeover
The Haines Borough is planning for about $750,000 in improvements to upper highway roads, public facilities director Brian Lemcke said this week....
Klukwan benefit raises about $9K for heritage hall
About 100 people attended Saturday’s benefit dinner and auction for the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center in Klukwan. "We found documents that...
Former postal clerk Jacquot enjoyed arts
Friends and family said goodbye to lifelong resident, former postal clerk and Tlingit weaver Edith Jacquot, 78, Saturday with a funeral at the Sacred...
APOC fines Thomas; Legislator to pay $4,060 for ads
The Alaska Public Offices Commission on Wednesday approved a settlement with state Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, for violations of election laws...
Duly Noted
Julia Rose Fitzgerald was born Aug. 29 in Anchorage to former Haines residents Niki and Dan Fitzgerald. Julia weighed 7 lbs., 12 ozs., and measured 21...
Gillnetters say management off
Lynn Canal gillnetters say they want change in management of the local fishery, which they say weighs disproportionately on their gear group for...
Southeast Fair announces competition winners
Most Lovable Dog Winners Puppies:Jake Frecklebelly (owned by Holden Fontenot); Marley (owned by Riley Ahmuty); Tuk (owned by Christing Martin)Adult...
Haines, Klukwan spared in vetoes; Road work, heritage center get go-ahead
Haines and Klukwan capital projects survived Gov. Sean Parnell’s veto pen on Wednesday, netting the area nearly $9 million in funds. Projects...
Redistricting plan finalized
A state panel on Monday approved new boundaries for Alaska’s 40 House and 20 Senate districts. Under the plan Haines would no longer be matched...
APOC renews investigation into Thomas ads
With the Alaska Legislative session over for the year, the Alaska Public Offices Commission has renewed its investigation involving a complaint...
Thomas backs Parnell's tax plan
In a recent interview, state Rep. Bill Thomas explained his support for Gov. Sean Parnell’s plan to roll back taxes on companies that explore fo...
Jobs would come with Haines railroad
For over a year I have been working on the idea of building an extension to the Alaska Railroad from Haines to Delta Junction. I started with Denali...
Capital bill holds $9 million for town; Parnell yet to wield veto pen
The Alaska Legislature has approved about $8.5 million in capital projects spending in the Haines Borough, including $4.5 million for rehabilitation...
Thomas, Kookesh undecided on tax break for oil industry
Haines’ two state legislators staked out opposite views on a proposed school funding bill, but each said they were undecided on a proposal by Go...
Don Young to give talk
U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, will address the Haines Chamber of Commerce during a special meeting set for noon Friday, March 25 at the American...
Piers sought at Chilkoot
The state Division of Parks is pushing ahead with a request for bear-viewing platforms along the Chilkoot River, regional superintendent Mike...
Thomas' APOC issues iced until session ends
The Alaska Public Offices Commission last month filed a complaint against state Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, for improperly transferring campaign...
Borough accelerates port work for potential bond
In preparation for "an emerging opportunity" to secure Lutak Dock funding, Haines Borough Manager Mark Earnest has requested to speed up the...
Point acquisition hits questions, criticism
Real estate agent Jim Studley said Picture Point owner Roger Beasley is interested in working with the Haines Borough to acquire two scenic pullouts...
Chilkoot corridor work postponed
A planned meeting to discuss designating a portion of the Chilkoot Lake watershed a state recreation site or state recreation area has been postponed...
Thomas: Projects money may drop; Slimmer governorbs budget, cruise tax cuts the cause
Loss of cruise ship head tax revenues and a leaner proposed spending plan by Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell will likely equate to a drop in state spending...
Assembly ranks project priorities, delays heli-ski permit
The Haines Borough Assembly Dec. 14 approved resolutions that ranked 2011 federal and state legislative priorities. The capital budget priorities for...
APOC rejects staff advice on ads
The Alaska Public Offices Commission last week rejected a staff recommendation to dismiss the bulk of allegations against the Bill Thomas campaign...
Parks to pursue authority for Chilkoot River Road
The state’s Division of Parks will seek authority on the Chilkoot River Road, investigate bear-viewing platforms or elevated walkways, and...
