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Fairweather to provide ferry service to Upper Lynn Canal in December
If you checked the ferry schedule for the Upper Lynn Canal recently, you may have noticed that it was looking pretty sparse. There was only one trip per week scheduled for the last three weeks of December. According to Alaska Department of Transportation spokesperson...
KHNS News – July 24, 2017
Consultants estimate economic loss if Skagway can’t dock bigger ships; Public hearings Tuesday on Haines excise tax, police service area proposals; The case of the ‘phantom right-of-way’
Haines manager shortlist down to 3 after candidate withdraws from consideration
The list of finalists for the Haines borough manager job is one person shorter. Gene Green has withdrawn his name from consideration. He was one of four applicants the borough assembly shortlisted last week. Green is currently a project manager in Oregon City. He has...
Without sander, Haines Borough looks to alternatives
Haines has seen its fair share of winter weather in recent weeks. But recently, the borough has had to go without one piece of equipment that is key to maintaining the roads this season. The borough’s sander broke last week. "The motor lost oil pressure, and so they...
Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Update: September 22, 2017
Sockeye season in the Upper Lynn Canal is coming to a close. Fish and Game’s Mark Sogge says, after a summer of disappointing red harvests, the fall chum and coho numbers are about average. He says commercial gillnetters likely have a couple more weeks of salmon...
The case of the ‘phantom right-of-way’
The question of whether a right-of-way actually exists is causing big concerns for a Mt. Riley Road neighborhood in Haines. The access path has not been consistently documented by the borough and the issue is raising questions about municipal record keeping. People’s...
Haines fire department receives donation for new AEDs
The Haines volunteer fire department will soon be able to purchase more lifesaving equipment, with a donation from one local resident. "I guess I just want to thank Lucy for this donation that’s going to benefit the community," says Haines volunteer fire department...
Haines Sportsman’s Association hosts Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot
The Haines Sportsman’s Association hosted its Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot over the weekend. Wet, snowy weather couldn’t stop trap shooters in Haines from letting the lead fly in hopes of taking home the season’s most coveted prize: a discount coupon for a turkey from...
Public hearings Tuesday on Haines excise tax, police service area proposals
On Tuesday, Haines residents will have a chance to weigh in on potential ballot questions, ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco and marijuana, and more. The Haines Assembly is holding public hearings on a slate of proposals. Two are potential ballot questions that could be decided...
KHNS News – March 10, 2017
Haines manager shortlist includes two local candidates; Ferry budget boosted in House Finance; Haines School librarian receives statewide award; Waterfront trail planning continues next week in Haines.