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University aims to sell timber on 13,000 acres
The University of Alaska is entering into a negotiated sale to harvest 13,426 acres of timber from...
Committee bashes fuel, bridge tax levy proposal
Borough assembly finance committee chair Tom Morphet’s proposals this week to levy two new taxes to pay for bridges and roads fell largely on deaf e...
Do political whims hamper commercial tour permits?
The Haines Borough Assembly voted last week to approve an ATV tour permit for Alaska Excursions after a process pregnant with controversy. One...
Borough prepares for Chilkoot corridor squeeze
Alaska State Parks ranger Travis Russell said he’ll crack down on parking violations along the Chilkoot River corridor this summer in hopes of chang...
Assembly approves Glacier Point ATV tour with conditions
The Haines Borough narrowly approved a new Glacier Point ATV tour permit proposed by a Skagway tour company. The borough assembly voted 3-3 to approve...
Question raised about Open Meetings Act after public excluded from briefing
The Haines Borough manager and police chief on Wednesday uninvited the assembly to a meeting aimed at developing a local response plan for active...
Morphet miffs planning commission over resource extraction
Some members of the Haines Borough Planning Commission were offended by assembly member Tom Morphet’s suggestions on how to define resource...
Assembly supports cocktails at distilleries
The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously on Tuesday to forward a letter of support to the Alaska Legislature for a bill that would allow distille...
University cancels Chilkat timber sale
The University of Alaska is withdrawing its controversial timber sale on 400 acres of land on the Chilkat Peninsula and will instead focus on resident...
More employees support, criticize Alaska Excursions
Four additional former Alaska Excursions employees have publicly criticized Robert Murphy’s Alaska Excursions tour company for unsafe practices....
Assembly scrutinizes Alaska Excursions tour
Before approving an ATV tour permit at Glacier Point, the Haines Borough Assembly decided this week to investigate unsafe practices by Skagway tour...
Lutak dock repairs remain uncertain after second joint committee meeting
Haines committees struggled to choose between immediate safety or long-term goals as they reviewed repair and replacement options for the...
Borough Briefs
Assembly appoints public safety members The Haines Borough Assembly Tuesday appointed three new public safety commissioners. Chuck Mitman, Pat Hefley...
Borough fines Skagway tour company
The Haines Borough this month fined Skagway tour company Alaska Excursions $2,500 for operating a tour at Glacier Point without a permit in 2017. Alas...
Clay resigns as fire chief
Haines Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Clay resigned his position Feb. 12, two days after his arrest for driving under the influence. Borough...
Demand honesty, transparency
I am constantly asked when I am going to sue the borough for what happened to me in October 2016. I am trying to find resolution, but the plot...
Borough Briefs
Borough to hire new clerk The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously directed borough manager Debra Schnabel to negotiate a contract with deputy clerk...
Assembly wants state to clarify recall law
The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously passed a resolution that requests the Alaska legislature clearly define the “cause” required for a recall...
Shine a light on the Sheldon Museum
I write in support of the Haines Sheldon Museum. This amazing borough facility is an often overlooked gem in our community. From being the repository...
Baseline economic data study ready by summer
Some Haines residents are skeptical of Haines Economic Development Corporation’s plan for a new economic development report, but board members say...
Public safety commission appoints two new members
The Public Safety Commission recommended SEARHC administrator Pat Hefley and Chuck Mitman to sit on the board. The recommendations come after postpone...
Haines politics subject of new Lende book
Local author and Haines Borough Assembly member Heather Lende, known for her books depicting a pastel version of Haines, is writing a new book about...
Harbor contractor prepared for litigation
Pacific Pile & Marine representatives said last week they’re willing to fight in court over the company’s $1.2 million adjustment request for last...
GAS committee wants to cut borough minor offense list
A borough advisory board will pare down Haines’ list of 299 minor offenses, pending borough assembly approval. The Government Affairs and Services...
Distillery patrons to mix their own drinks
Pending the Lt. Governor’s signature, Port Chilkoot Distillery customers will soon have to mix their own drinks after the Alcohol Beverage Control...
