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Progressive candidates poised for elections sweep
Younger and more progressive candidates are poised to sweep the open seats in the assembly, mayoral...
State greenlights interim 15% electric rate jump
Electricity customers in Haines, Skagway and some Interior Alaska communities will see their electri...
Mile 26 heliport owners appeal conditional use permit
George and Lynette Campbell are appealing in state superior court a July decision by the Haines...
Assembly passes Lily Lake upgrades
The Lily Lake water treatment plant is set to receive a $1.3 million upgrade after suffering from leaks from corroding pipes in the past few years. Th...
Heliport moratorium proposed
The Haines Borough is proposing a moratorium on new heliports within 10 miles of existing ones. The assembly did not vote on the resolution Tuesday...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Planning commission candidate profiles
For the first time in Haines' history, the planning commission will be elected by the people...
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...
GASC Meeting Briefs
At this month’s Government and Services Committee Meeting, several ordinances were moved to be heard at the next assembly meeting on Sept. 12,...
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 Alaska Power Company’s bid to increase energy rates,...
Residents fume over property tax assessments, plot fixes
Residents angry over sharp rises in some property tax assessments continue to scheme ways to undo...
