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Tourism industry leaders lash out at permit fee increase proposal
Borough Manager Debra Schnabel opened Tuesday night’s commerce committee meeting with an assurance to the tourism industry that “this...
Handlers cite benefits, drawbacks of police dogs
While Alaska police-canine handlers vouched for their dogs’ ability to act as a deterrent and assist with illegal drug seizures, their endorsement...
Speakers approved for mining forum
The Chilkat Valley Mining Forum Committee approved a geologist, a socio-community specialist and a Sealaska board member to present at its Feb. 24 for...
This Week in History
January 27, 1969 WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE… in the street… under the street… but not in the pipes, so City of Haines maintenance men spent their...
Assembly approves Alaska Excursions ATV permit
In a 4-1 vote, the Haines Borough Assembly approved the renewal of Alaska Excursions’ Glacier Point ATV permit that prompted questions about how...
Wayward Rouen hanging poolside at HARK
The apparent owners of a duck rescued on Main Street this week said they'll take him back- if they h...
Police officials at 'highest levels' discuss request for Trooper post
The Haines Borough Assembly’s letter to Alaska State Troopers refusing to violate its own charter by providing borough-wide police protection...
Sewer plant, harbor among assembly project priorities
The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday approving capital project and state funding priorities. Completing...
Sniff out the truth of a police dog
The Haines police and a group of residents are advocating for police dog(s). Some of the most compelling reasons not to have a police dog in Haines...
A wave of thanks from the Dolphins
Haines Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank everyone who participated in making our annual Winter Games such a positive success! Thanks so much for...
Haines lends a ride to Klukwan students
Much gratitude for the generosity of the Haines Borough School District for allowing Klukwan School (Chatham School District) to use a HBSD van....
Students reflect on 2018, future hopes
Cataloged by trips taken, lessons learned and national news with harrowing implications, 2018 has been, in a word, “eventful,” according to a...
Assembly to consider renowned firm for Portage Cove Trail design
After an hour-long discussion on Thursday, the planning commission unanimously voted to recommend that the assembly bring an internationally...
Residents learn avalanche safety at library workshop
Using a prepacked bag, multimedia and over a decade of training, local avalanche expert Jonny Bomber led a group of more than 20 participants through...
Tourism operators oppose proposed permit fee increase
A proposed $225 annual increase in the base permit fee for tour operators created tension at the borough Commerce Committee meeting Tuesday, up from...
School board discusses new active shooter response plan
Some school board members wanted to learn more about the school district’s “Run. Hide. Fight.” active-shooter response plan proposal. At...
Planning commission overturns manager's decision on AMG permit
The planning commission voted Thursday to overturn the borough manager’s decision to deny Alaska Mountain Guide’s request to add additional...
New after-school wrestling, boxing clubs popular with students
Throwing punches and landing tackles are newly approved after-school activities after two grants...
Sales tax figures show substantial growth in tourism, fuel and auto
The economy grew again in 2018, continuing a trend that saw clear increases in the retail and tourism sectors similar to growth between 2016 and...
Hummingbird in Haines
Brenda and Roy Josephson have a resident Anna's hummingbird flitting around their home and eating...
Attorney to troopers: borough declines to violate its own charter
The borough assembly voted unanimously to send an at times biting letter penned by its attorney to the acting director of the Alaska State Troopers...
Tobacco tax one year later
The borough’s tobacco tax has been in effect for one year, and revenue is exceeding projections. The tax is remitted quarterly so revenue from...
Residents petition borough for drug-sniffing police dog
The Haines Borough Assembly will be asked to revisit its spring decision not to seek funding or research the efficacy of a drug-sniffing dog for the...
Fort Seward photograph hangs in Hampton Inn hotels
A mural-sized photo of Fort Seward is gaining national exposure for Haines, but in an anonymous...
Planning commission approves phase two of Haines Highway project
The Haines Borough Planning Commission approved the Haines Highway reconstruction project phase two design plans despite staff objections. Borough...
