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Haines Assembly finalizes manager hire, Schnabel will start June 5
Haines has a new borough manager. At a meeting Thursday, the assembly voted unanimously to approve Debra Schnabel’s employment contract. But, it wasn’t without some challenges. In April, the assembly voted to hire Schnabel over interim manager Brad Ryan. Now, they...
State Parks says gates on Chilkoot Corridor will not limit access
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is installing gates at Haines' most popular bear viewing area: the Chilkoot River Corridor. It’s the first step in the effort to improve the road. While the work is happening this week, vehicle access is limited. But State...
Haines Borough accepting letters of interest for open assembly seat
For the second time in a few months, there is an open seat on the Haines Assembly. On Wednesday, assembly member Margaret Friedenauer resigned from her position. Residents interested in taking on the job, now have ten days to submit letters of interest to the borough....
Weekend winter storm knocks out power, sinks boat
A winter storm over the weekend caused multiple power outages in the Northern Lynn Canal and even sank a boat in the Haines Portage Cove Harbor. Almost 90 Alaska Power and Telephone customers went 24 hours without power this weekend. AP&T Skagway manager Darren...
KHNS News – Oct. 31, 2016
Charges dropped, reduced in Haines drug bust case; Busy Haines Borough meeting schedule for first week of November; Haines Borough aims to streamline public safety notifications.
Candidate filing period ends for Skagway municipal elections
The deadline to file as a candidate on Skagway’s general election ballot has ended. No more candidates will appear on the ballot, however, there is still the opportunity for write-in candidates to run. Two seats on the Skagway School Board are up for election as well...
As Haines considers police service expansion, funding is point of contention
Residents will have another opportunity to voice their opinions about police service outside the Haines townsite at a meeting Tuesday night. The borough is looking into extending the police department’s jurisdiction to areas previously served by a Haines-based Alaska...
KHNS News – May 31, 2017
Haines Assembly sees its second resignation since April; Skagway assembly to appoint newest member; Artist receives grant to replicate Annette Island basketry
Klukwan man found in stable condition after two days missing in woods
A 74-year old Klukwan resident who was missing for nearly two days in a remote area of the Chilkat Valley has been found in stable condition, according to Haines Police. Valentino Burattin was reported missing to local police when he failed to return from a berry...
Haines Assembly sees its second resignation since April
For the second time in a little over a month, a Haines assembly member has resigned. The move follows a contentious meeting Tuesday night. The assembly had a few big decisions on its plate. But after a more than four hour meeting, only one had been resolved. Assembly...