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Vote now, early voting is open

Don’t risk forgetting to vote or having something come up on Election Day.  The polls are already open.  In our democracy voting is not only a rig...

 

Cast your vote for future generations

I believe that we should be living in such a way that the riches we enjoy should be here for our children and grandchildren, and that’s why I’m...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 19, 2019

Candidates outline positions during first of three forums

Five assembly candidates twice responded to questions on their ideas of the Haines Borough’s most pressing problems, ways to generate revenue, thoug...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 19, 2019

Haines stands to lose half its cruise traffic

Holland America will not be porting at least two large vessels in Haines in 2020, borough manager Debra Schnabel said after a conversation with...

 

Resident group commissions report on socioeconomic impact of mining

By Kyle Clayton A group of citizens concerned about mining impacts in the Chilkat Valley, the Friends of the Chilkat and Klehini Rivers, commissioned...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 19, 2019

Meet the borough assembly candidates

Six candidates are vying for two seats on the Haines Borough Assembly in the Oct. 1 municipal election. The third highest vote getter will be...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 19, 2019

State test results show strides in English, math targeted for improvement

Results from 2019 Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools statewide exams show Haines students have achieved significant growth in language...

 

Sally McGuire is a team player

I have known Sally McGuire for nearly two decades. Over the years we have shared countless cups of tea while exploring issues important to the...

 
 By Jenna Kunz    News    September 12, 2019

Gov. Dunleavy visits Palmer Project

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, along with Chief of Staff Ben Stevens and Department of Conservation Commissioner Jason Brune, visited Haines for a private tour...

 
 By Jenna Kunz    News    September 12, 2019

Polls to decide who sits in vacated seat

The Haines Borough will appoint the assembly candidate who receives the third-highest vote count in Oct. 1 municipal elections to a third seat left...

 

Philanthropist and adventurer Lucy Harrell leaves lasting legacy

Lucy Harrell died peacefully at Haines Assisted Living Saturday evening Sept. 7 following a brief...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 12, 2019

Portage Cove Trail concept presented to residents

More than 90 people gathered in the Chilkat Center Friday to listen to New York-based architects present their plan for the Portage Cove waterfront...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 12, 2019

Assembly postpones facilities director hire, mayor silences Morphet

The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday unanimously delayed approving new public facilities director, Ed Coffland, until December 10 when a new...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 12, 2019

Area wide policing dies at assembly

The institution of areawide policing hangs in limbo once again after the assembly Tuesday declined to draft an ordinance that would have interpreted...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 12, 2019

Borough briefs

By Jenna Kunze FY20 Budget Amendments On Tuesday, the Haines Borough Assembly unanimously voted to amend its 2020 operating budget reflective of fin...

 

Pool delays continue through October

The pool will remain closed through October after the Indianapolis contractor RenoSys has again announced project delays, according to public...

 

Cellular interference affects public safety

The Chilkat Valley News quotes Fire Department Chief Al Giddings saying that there has been an annual increase of 7 to 9 percent in emergency calls...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    September 5, 2019

Fire Chief requests additional paid staff

Citing burnout, increased training requirements and more call-outs, Haines Volunteer Fire Department Chief Al Giddings last month told the borough...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    September 5, 2019

How will the assembly appoint a third seat?

Despite municipal elections one month away, the Haines Borough Assembly will be tasked with appointing a person to fill resigning member Will...

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    September 5, 2019

Lawyer seeks residents input for scholarship

The Haines Borough School Board is seeking public input on how residents would like to see a recent donated scholarship fund dispersed to students....

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    September 5, 2019

School enrollment increases by 29

Enrollment in the Haines Borough School District is at a five-year high, with 29 more students attending class than was budgeted for in the spring....

 
 By Kyle Clayton    News    September 5, 2019

Manager hires new facilities director

Borough manager Debra Schnabel hired new employees to fill the director of public facilities, and contracts and grants administration positions. Ed...

 
 By Jenna Kunze    News    August 29, 2019

Prisciandaro resigns; but only two assembly seats up for election

This week, Diana Lapham revoked her candidacy for a seat on the Haines Borough Assembly, and assembly member Will Prisciandaro resigned, opening up a...

 
 By Peter D Auria    News    August 29, 2019

Who owns Haines' trails?

Hiking trails around Haines have been used recreationally for decades. But now, the legality of their use has been called into question. On Monday,...

 

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