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AMHS reduces passenger capacity as health precaution during pandemic
The Alaska Marine Highway System has reduced the number of passengers allowed on its ferries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each vessel may only carry up to one third of its passenger capacity. At least one passenger trying to purchase a walk-on ticket reports being...
Haines prepares for possible arrival of small cruise ships
Large cruise ships operated by companies like Norwegian and Carnival are unlikely to visit Haines and Skagway this summer due to federal restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some smaller cruise lines are hoping to sail the Lynn Canal as early as...
Tours are down, but sales are up for local bike retailer
There was already a bike waiting on the front stoop when Dustin Craney got to work. He glanced at the note taped to the seat and rolled it inside. "It's here for service," he said, as he opened up the door. Craney is usually onboarding tour guides this time of year,...
Schnabel responds to criticism from assembly members following her dismissal
The following is a transcription of the comments made by Debra Schnabel at the May 26, 2020 assembly meeting regarding her dismissal. I appreciate this opportunity to address the community and the assembly that represents it. I was suspended as borough manager on May...
Chilkat River flyway a shortcut for migratory birds headed north
Pamela Randles and Kathleen Menke are walking down a path near the Chilkat River, looking for birds. They’re “birders,” hobby ornithologists. Cottonwoods shimmer in a light breeze, as the women pick out which species are nearby simply by hearing their song. They were...
Haines Borough releases statement regarding Schnabel’s dismissal
STATEMENT OF HAINES BOROUGH The Haines Borough has terminated the employment agreement between the Haines Borough and Debra Schnabel. The Assembly and Mayor made this decision based on what was felt to be in the best interests of the citizens of the Borough. The...
Upper Lynn Canal unemployment spikes in April
The COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down much of the world’s economy over the past two months and workers in the Upper Lynn Canal are not immune to effects. Haines and Skagway boroughs both reported dramatically elevated unemployment numbers this April over...
A bad year for tourism presents a unique opportunity for scientists
Southeast Alaska’s economy is poised to take a hit as most of the season’s cruises cancel. But a rough year for tourism could be a good moment for science. No cruise ships or tour buses mean researchers will be able to measure the region’s baseline air quality. Last...
Canadian border closure extended until June 21
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that the Canadian border will remain closed to non-essential travel for at least another month. On March 20th the U.S. and Canada mutually agreed to close their border to non-essential traffic for 30 days....
Haines Borough Assembly fires borough manager Debra Schnabel
A narrowly divided Haines Borough Assembly has fired its manager. The 4-3 decision to remove Debra Schnabel followed a contentious two-hour meeting behind closed doors. The process of removing Debra Schnabel began last week with Assembly member Paul Rogers moving to...