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OpenGov could take time to see citizen response
The Haines Borough Assembly last week narrowly approved purchasing a $40,000 software program aimed at increasing citizen engagement, but the assembly...
Let's elect our committees
The manager’s letter in last week’s CVN attempting to exonerate the police chief from complicity in an unfounded, brazen, and unsuccessful politic...
Assembly stops new tours in Chilkoot
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 4-2 to stop issuing new tour permits in the Chilkoot corridor and prohibit permit-holders from transferring their pe...
Assembly debates budget details
The Haines Borough Assembly discussed and made amendments to the $13.3 million 2019 fiscal year budget Tuesday—which included voting to allow...
Little League starts Saturday
Haines Little League sprouted back up this spring after about a five-year slump. Organizer and A’s team manager Anne Fossman said she wanted kids...
Assembly adopts naming policy, mayor issues Ward statement
The Haines Borough Assembly voted 5-1 to adopt a naming policy that allows the body to name public places and facilities for individuals five years...
Assembly and mayor disagree over commission appointment
The Haines Borough Assembly rejected mayor Jan Hill’s recommendation to appoint Zach Ferrin to the planning commission—a decision that...
Duly Noted
Glen and Allison Jacobson celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on April 23. The couple headed to Juneau at 4 a.m. on their express excursion...
Assembly gets existential
The Haines Borough Assembly met Monday and discussed their effectiveness as a body and as individual representatives. The special meeting, which is sl...
Assembly weighs Chilkoot congestion during tour permit approval hearing
The Haines Borough Assembly wrestled with the issue of Chilkoot corridor congestion last week before approving a new tour permit. Increased human...
Assembly to adopt naming policy
In light of the discovery that a former mayor dedicated the school gym to Karl Ward, the borough assembly has directed manager Debra Schnabel to...
Assembly comments on timber sale
The Haines Borough Assembly approved a letter to the University of Alaska requesting information on its development plan for a proposed timber...
Former Haines students allege sexual abuse by Karl Ward
Four Haines High School alumni came forward this week detailing sexual abuse by former Boy Scout...
Public packs assembly chambers during timber sale meeting
The Haines Borough Assembly heard from more than 40 people Tuesday about the University of Alaska’s proposed 13,000-acre timber sale, but more...
Let landowners use their land
While serving on the Haines Assembly, I pushed hard for economic development and property owners’ rights. The University of Alaska timber sale will...
Former Haines students come forward alleging sexual abuse by Karl Ward
Four Haines High School alumni came forward this week detailing sexual abuse by former Boy Scout lea... Full story
Planner to draft resource extraction ordinance
The Haines Borough Planning Commission is nearing a consensus on the resource extraction definition, but some members don’t think it’s ready to...
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...
Black: former Haines city mayor, veteran
Dave Black, 82, former mayor and businessman, died of heart failure on Feb. 10 in Puyallup, Wash.... Full story
Volunteers carry Triple Threat
On behalf of the Haines Borough, I wish to extend a sincere Thank You to all the volunteers who helped make the Triple Threat Basketball Tournament a...
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...
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...
