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Jones is a well-rounded candidate
Kathy and I support Margarette Jones for the Haines Borough Assembly because she grew up in Haines, graduated from college with a degree in political...
By Federal land soon to open for Vietnam-era Alaska Native veterans
For 50 years, about 2,000 Alaska Native military veterans have been without 160-acre land allotments that many other Alaska Natives obtained during...
State projects slight, steady population decline over next 30 years
The state estimates that the Haines Borough’s population grew by about 100 people last decade, but a new report predicts a steady decline over the...
Baker, tour operator finalists for grant
Local baker Rebecca Kameika dreams of opening a tapas, wine and dessert bar in town. Joe Osterling wants to promote sustainable tourism with outdoor...
GASC reviews four nonprofit apps
The Haines Government Affairs and Services Committee (GASC) recommended the assembly approve four nonprofits’ applications for funding at its...
We're at a crossroads
Haines/Deishu/Chilkat Valley is at a crossroads. The upcoming borough assembly election may be the most important one we have ever had. Will we have a...
Vote for Eric Holle
The Haines Borough now has assembly members addressing capital improvements, affordable housing, tax reform, comprehensive planning and other...
I support Bill Jurewitz for assembly
We have known Bill for approximately four years. During that time, we have found him to be a very engaging, warm, intelligent person who is both...
Vote for Ben
Fall time and election season are upon us here in Haines. It is time once again for us to be mindful as we choose who will represent us and steer the...
Borough should buy state campground
The State of Alaska, which has abandoned Mosquito Lake campground, can’t fix the Chilkat State Park road, gave up on management of brown bears...
Camping at Portage Cove Park to end
Day use fees and an end to camping at Portage Cove are among a number of measures that Alaska State Parks is preparing to implement at its Haines...
Return of tourists tests Chilkoot corridor
After two slow pandemic seasons, tourists are once again flocking to the Chilkoot River, causing...
Haines to host Alaska Outdoor Alliance meeting
Around 50 leaders — including U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski — will gather at the Chilkat Center next week for Alaska Outdoor Alliance’s (AOA) 7th...
Tax exemption request for Hilltop subdivision to face assembly hearings
The Haines Borough Assembly will hold two public hearings next month on Roger Schnabel’s request to receive a ten-year tax exemption on...
Lapp fills one-month assembly vacancy
The Haines Borough Assembly at its Aug. 24 meeting unanimously appointed Jerry Lapp to fill the vacancy created by Caitie Rothbart’s resignation....
Sales tax discussion tabled
The motion to include sales tax reallocation on the October ballot died at the Aug. 24 assembly meeting. Even assembly member Debra Schnabel, who had...
Assembly hires state and federal lobbyists
After state lobbyists secured 3.2 million in funding for Lutak Dock, the Haines Borough assembly voted both to renew that contract and sign on a new...
Harbor committee proposes slight harbor-related fee increases
Boaters would see small increases in a number of harbor-related fees if the Haines Borough Assembly approves an Aug. 25 recommendation by the...
AIA pays past due property taxes
Alaska Indian Arts paid its overdue property tax bill last month after Haines Borough Manager Annette Kreitzer withdrew from negotiations with the...
Little League season a huge success
On behalf of the Haines Little League Board of Directors, I would like to give a very big thank you to everyone who helped make this past season such...
Volunteer snow plowers needed
The Mosquito Lake School Community Center is looking for volunteer snow plowers for the upcoming winter. Since the weather disaster of December 2020,...
Ben Aultman-Moore for assembly
Ben Aultman-Moore and I sat in conversation regarding his recent decision to run for a seat at the Haines Borough Assembly. When I inquired about his...
Six candidates file for three assembly seats
It's that time of year again: the bears are out at Chilkoot, and your neighbors are vying for your...
Mosquito Lake residents question timber sale plans
Mosquito Lake area property owners voiced concerns about climate-change driven landslides, pollution of shallow wells and other potential impacts...
Covid-positive cruise passengers unlikely to get foisted on Haines
A recent Skagway covid scandal — in which covid-positive cruise passengers were shipped home on a full ferry from Skagway to Juneau, and then...
