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 By Nakeshia Diop    News    October 5, 2023

Ordinance would allow borough to bury corpses

Last week, an ordinance was introduced that allows the borough to bury a dead body after 72 hours in the morgue. The ordinance was drafted by manager...

 
 By Lex Treinen    News    September 28, 2023

More users ditching AP&T for Starlink

A home-school mom looking for faster ways to download coloring sheets. A small business trying to...

 

Tom Morphet for Borough Mayor

Two very different candidates are vying for Haines Borough’s mayoral seat. Jan Hill — highly experienced in seats of power, serious about...

 

Stop bullying in elections

As much as I wish I could stop bullying in Haines by making a public comment on KHNS or writing a letter to the editor, I think the problem of...

 

We need civil leadership for mayor

Now is a time of great need for civility and cooperation in our community and in our municipal government. To see us through these challenging and...

 

Let's elect new energy

If you share the opinion that borough representatives have failed to be receptive to citizen’s concerns, please join me in voting for a whole slate...

 
 By Lex Treinen    News    September 28, 2023

Getchell named superintendent of year

Haines school superintendent Roy Getchell was named the Alaska Superintendent of the year by the...

 

Haines guide Eric Dunn remembered for zeal, big smile

Haines guide Eric Dunn remembered for zeal, big smile Eric Dunn made an impact on my life this...

 

Bullying, taxes, and conflicts of interest get strong response at final forum

Assembly and mayoral candidates sparred over taxes, bullying of public officials, and how the borough should address conflicts of interest at a Sept....

 

Morphet, Hill square off in mayoral race

This election season, there are two candidates running for mayor, Tom Morphet and Jan Hill. The two...

 

Concerns about undue noise dominate Mosquito Lake forum

Concerns about undue noise drew the strongest interest from viewers during the second public...

 

Duly Noted

Gene Kennedy serendipitously found an old copy of the CVN recently that he brought in to share with current staff. The 1970 paper, printed in blue...

 

Morphet best bet to succeed Olerud

Electing Tom Morphet to be the next mayor is our best bet for maintaining the civility that Doug Olerud has brought to borough assembly meetings. Tom...

 

Kreitzer's letter last week on Lutak Dock was misinformed

When the Haines Borough most recently requested funding for the Lutak Dock project from the state and federal government, both applications mentioned...

 

Save the Date

Thursday September 21 Library board meeting 5 p.m. at Library Conference Room Board of Equalization 6 p.m. at Assembly chambers Friday September 22...

 

PAID COMMENTARY: Morphet unfit for mayor

Tom Morphet Is not fit to be borough mayor. He has a bad temper. He is vindictive. He has a foul mouth that most people would not use in a bar. The...

 

Assembly, mayoral candidates square off at chamber forum

Haines' two mayoral candidates and four of the five assembly candidates squared off on economic...

 
 By Lex Treinen    News    September 14, 2023

Alaska Power Company asks to raise electricity rates by 25%

Haines customers could face an up to 25% jump in their electricity bills if the state approves...

 

Support Dawson for Assembly

I would like to offer my support to Natalie Dawson who is running for Haines Borough Assembly. Natalie brings over 20 years of youth and adult...

 

May Harbors meeting clarification

Maybe it depends on how one defines leadership and management. A lot can happen in committee meetings that has nothing to do with the direction of Bor...

 
 By Lex Treinen    News    September 14, 2023

September 12 assembly briefs

Four recommendations from the Government Affairs and Services Committee to reform public advisory commissions were advanced for public hearing at the...

 

Meet the assembly candidates

Five candidates are vying for three seats on the assembly in the upcoming, Oct. 4 borough election. Early voting opens at the borough office on...

 

Haines Herring: Fake news for a reaL Town

On Sept. 12, Ethiopia celebrated Enkutatash, the country’s new year. While Ethiopians around the world welcomed 2016, it was just another rainy...

 

Planning commission candidate profiles

For the first time in Haines' history, the planning commission will be elected by the people...

 
 By Lex Treinen    News    September 7, 2023

AP&T asks to raise electricity rates by 25%, deadline for public comment Friday

Haines customers could face an up to 25% jump in their electricity bills if the state approves...

 

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