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Manager assistant approved
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday approved hiring a full-time executive assistant to manager Mark Earnest, a position that would cost an...
Thomas holds ground against increase in school formula fund
State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, hammered on the need to limit spending at a Friday Chamber of Commerce meeting attended by local school officials...
Domestic violence group in gear
Besides a march Friday on Main Street, the Domestic Violence Task Force in Haines is creating a moving display to bring attention to the issue and...
Asbestos work increases cost of school gym floor
The Haines Borough School District is seeking an additional $250,000 from the State of Alaska for the high school gym floor replacement project, owing...
Mosquito Lake School may struggle to stay open in fall
Mosquito Lake School faces the prospect of dropping below required enrollment this fall, forcing the school to close the doors on the students and...
Local parents, educators rally behind funding bill
The Haines Borough School Board, parents and supporters are spreading the word far and wide - in letters, on Facebook and on blogs - that school...
Police Blotter
Monday, Feb. 20 A reported altercation near a Second Avenue business was an argument between siblings on their way to school. A case was initiated...
Scott appoints six to task force for community center design
Mayor Stephanie Scott last month appointed six residents to a task force that will examine responses to a “request for qualifications” for...
Education a critical investment
We all understand that schools represent one of our most important investments. It is critical we have well educated, creative, motivated men and...
School board, assembly talk budget hopes
The Haines Borough Assembly and Haines Borough School Board held a joint meeting Tuesday night and together emphasized what was of no surprise to...
Parents vital for teaching speech
Children are ready to learn by imitation and exploration as soon as they are born, and it is adult influence that sets the tone to enrich their...
Chilkat Valley year in review
An assembly recall campaign and a new effort targeting underage drinking punctuated the year 2011 in the Chilkat Valley News. Extreme weather and...
Duly Noted
State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, attended the Great Alaska Shootout in Anchorage last week, where he was honored with the Seawolves Service Award...
Manager Earnest plans exit within 2 years
Haines Borough Manager Mark Earnest plans to depart his position within the next two years to further the education of his 9-year-old son, who has com...
Does reality show bring "rush" to local economy?
"Gold Rush" the reality mining show set in the Chilkat Valley’s Porcupine mining district, won high ratings in its debut season on...
Grant to focus on healthy living efforts; Funding options may include local food, anti-smoking programs
Adding local foods to school lunches, improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and stopping youth smoking are programs that could get funding...
School board seats Jones; Vote follows secret ballot
The Haines Borough School Board on Tuesday appointed former member Brenda Jones to a vacant seat. The unanimous vote came moments after a secret...
Retrain your brain
Interested in improving your attention span, memory and reading comprehension? The Haines Borough School District is offering its Fast ForWord...
School one of few making grade
The Haines Borough School District is among 12 of 54 districts statewide to reach yearly progress standards under the No Child Left Behind Act,...
Third opening on school board may go to write-in candidate
Voters will see two familiar names on the ballot for Haines Borough school board. Anne Marie Palmieri and Brian Clay are seeking re-election and are...
Memo: Old gym posed limitations
The project manager for a study on a proposed Haines Borough recreation center at the old elementary school said initial results suggest "it was...
Gym open on Sunday
Sunday is a day of rest, but starting Oct. 2, it also will be a day for open gym basketball at the high school gym. Hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Haines...
Should high school be more difficult? Board mulls graduation requirements
Should Haines High School graduation requirements be changed or stiffened? The Haines Borough School Board took up that question Tuesday, at the...
Opinion
A task force to tackle underage drinking is a step forward in addressing this communitywide issue. Borough leaders have previously passed the buck to...
New teaching tactics aim to increase reading skills
Veteran teacher Jeanne Kitayama is on special assignment for the Haines Borough School District. Her mission: To help ensure that all Haines students...
