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Thomas, Kookesh undecided on tax break for oil industry
Haines’ two state legislators staked out opposite views on a proposed school funding bill, but each said they were undecided on a proposal by Go...
Assembly reduces proposed hike in Lutak Dock rates
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday trimmed proposed rate increases for using Lutak Dock. Business representatives had met with borough manager...
Police Blotter
Monday, March 21 An employee at a local business reported a person drove away without paying for gas at 1 Mile Haines Highway....
Businesses support hoops broadcasts
The KHNS Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank the following businesses for underwriting the broadcast of the basketball games. In...
Assembly to revisit dock rates Tuesday
The Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday is set to have further discussion on proposed exponential rate increases for using Lutak Dock. "I think...
Ordinance would require hearing for new heli-ports
The Haines Borough Assembly on March 8 advanced an ordinance that would make heliports a conditional use in the general use planning and zoning...
'Neon' lampfish light up waters
A surge of northern lampfish this week attracted thousands of gulls and dozens of seals to Chilkat and Chilkoot inlets. "It’s like...
Proposed dock fees a disaster
The proposed fee increases for the Lutak Dock will be a disaster for the businesses and residents of Haines, as Alaska Marine Lines will have no...
Chamber: Dock fees will hurt retail trade
Haines business leaders say they’re afraid that a proposed jump in fees at the borough-owned Lutak Dock would be passed directly to local...
Hike proposed in freight rates
The Haines Borough is considering exponential rate increases for using Lutak Dock, under a proposed ordinance set for a second public hearing...
Contributors make Bigs' program go
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit charity and depends on a wide range of support, much of it local. On Saturday, Feb. 19, our matches enjoyed a...
Parnell's plan is a giveaway for nothing
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell has proposed giving a tax break to the oil industry which would cost the state nearly $2 billion a year. The break’s...
Earnest: Budget will be 'uncomfortable'
The Haines Borough budget for the coming year will amount to "putting a size 9 foot into a size 8½ shoe," borough manager Mark...
Letnikof users wary of tour using float
Citing concerns expressed by other users, members of the Haines Borough’s Harbor Advisory Committee on Tuesday asked for more details about...
Police Blotter
Monday, Feb. 14 An officer responded when a caller reported their vehicle was stuck on Mud Bay Road because of high snowdrifts. Public works...
Borough accelerates port work for potential bond
In preparation for "an emerging opportunity" to secure Lutak Dock funding, Haines Borough Manager Mark Earnest has requested to speed up the...
Opinion
Ice creepers always seemed to me designed for the elderly or feeble. Then I fell last week three times on a single trip home. Aging, they say, is...
Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 24 A caller requested extra patrols of their Fourth Avenue apartment complex after an early-morning knock on their door. State road...
Winds up to 61 mph smack town
Three days of high winds wreaked havoc last weekend, falling trees, damaging buildings and cancelling the sailing of the ferry Aurora up Lynn Canal....
Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 17 A caller reported having problems with two employees they just fired in town. An officer was advised and determined the individuals...
Make way: Heaviest load eyed for road
Shipment of a huge electrical transformer will test local port facilities and may help demonstrate that Haines can serve as a transport hub for...
Rescued hiker recounts ordeal on Mt. Ripinsky
One day away from a two-week holiday in San Diego, Keith Hutchins was braced against a sheer face on Mount Ripinsky, playing mind games with himself...
Point acquisition hits questions, criticism
Real estate agent Jim Studley said Picture Point owner Roger Beasley is interested in working with the Haines Borough to acquire two scenic pullouts...
Skaters survive fall through ice
Tim McDonough said he and wife Ann Myren will be wearing new Canadian-made ice spikes on future skating outings following their fall through the ice...