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Cyclists gear up for Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay
Cyclists are gearing up for the 26th Annual Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay on Saturday. The race association expects roughly twelve hundred riders. Two years ago the race was cancelled on account of unexpected snow, and last year riders battled strong...
Haines Public Safety Commission recommends new members
The commission, that currently only has three members, voted 2-1 to recommend Chuck Mitman and Pat Hefley join the group. Hefley, the local SEARHC clinic administrator, spoke at the commission meeting this week. " [I] would like to be able to offer my...
DNR asks for more data from the Palmer Project
Constantine Metal Resources applied for waste management permits to expand operations at the Palmer Project this year. The group is in advanced stages of mineral exploration at their site 35 miles north of Haines and about 17 miles west of Klukwan. Public comment on...
Haines amends code, online retailers must collect local taxes
The Haines Borough Assembly passed an ordinance to amend borough code this week. The code now reflects a recent supreme court decision that opens the door for local governments to collect taxes from certain online retailers. Amazon was one of the online vendors that...
Southeast lawmakers agree on protecting funding for fisheries
The Alaska Legislature gaveled in two weeks ago. Legislators are facing a three billion dollar budget deficit for the fourth year in a row. Budget cuts have slashed state spending during that time, which has had serious consequences for one of Southeast’s biggest...
Haines Borough Public Library teaches stargazers to use automated telescope network
The Haines Borough Public Library is hosting a class to teach stargazers how to use a network of remotely operated telescopes. The technology allows astronomers of all levels to make their own discoveries. Before moving to Haines, Erik Stevens helped develop space...
Skagway Assembly to review ore basin risk assessment
At a meeting Thursday, the Skagway Assembly is set to review a risk assessment of the ore basin. The report was prepared by Golder Associates, for White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. The railroad will present the findings to the assembly. In a letter to Mayor Monica...
Haines assembly passes FY20 budget
The Haines Assembly passed the FY20 budget on Tuesday night. Though substantial state budget cuts loom, the borough did not make significant reductions to spending. Considering the drastic statewide budget cuts, the main thing that stands out about the Haines FY20...
Board of Fish changes to 2018 Lynn Canal salmon season
When the Board of Fish finished its triennial meeting last week, action plans were passed to protect king salmon disappearing from the Chilkat and other rivers around Southeast. The next step? Breaking the plan to fishermen. As expected, commercial, sport, and...
Slow year for helicopter ski tours in Haines
2019 has been a difficult year for heli-skiing in Haines. Heli-ski tour operators had their slowest season since the Haines Borough started keeping records on their flights into the backcountry. Heli-ski businesses in Haines are allocated a certain number of ski days...