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Cocaine, meth, 57 marijuana plants seized in Haines drug bust
Police arrested a Haines man following a drug bust Wednesday, in which methamphetamine, cocaine and more than 50 marijuana plants were found. Dean Lari was arrested and arraigned on two felony charges Thursday and two additional felony charges Friday. They include...
Carlson returns as interim superintendent at the Haines School
The Haines Borough School District has a new top administrator this year. But it’s not Rich Carlson's first time in the district. This is Carlson’s second time filling in as interim superintendent at the Haines School. He held the same position during the 2015-2016...
Skagway Assembly mulls reopening negotiations with White Pass
A letter from a cruise line association has put more pressure on Skagway officials to take action on stalled port development. The borough assembly held a special meeting this week and will continue the discussion Thursday. The letter is from the the Cruise Lines...
Haines Assembly weighs police service proposal
For more than a year, the Haines Borough has been weighing the question of how to provide police service outside of the townsite. Now, the assembly is considering a proposed solution that could go to voters this October. Last year, the Alaska State Troopers withdrew...
KHNS News – May 16, 2017
Seven people are interested in an open seat on the Haines Assembly; Applicants for Skagway Assembly seat include two especially young residents; Haines planning commission won't explore boundary expansion.
Engineers recommend $30 million repair of Lutak Dock
Engineers hired by the Haines Borough recommend a $31 million renovation to keep Lutak Dock standing. The dock is Haines’ lifeline to freight and fuel, and there is no question it needs a major overhaul. The question is how to pay for it. Lutak Dock is nearing the end...
KHNS News – Oct. 13, 2016
Local advisory committee considers Upper Lynn Canal bear population study; Haines waterfront trail project to make public input priority; Alaskans testify on transboundary mining concerns to House committee.
Uber regs, Lutak Dock on Haines Assembly agenda
The Haines Assembly this week will consider an ordinance establishing what little regulation is allowed on companies like Uber and Lyft. If approved, drivers for the networks would need a borough business license and would be required to pay local sales tax. The...
Applicants for Skagway Assembly seat include two especially young residents
UPDATE: There is one more applicant for the Skagway Assembly vacancy, although it's uncertain whether her letter of interest will be considered legitimate. A vacancy on the Skagway Borough Assembly drew interest from four residents, including two who are especially...
Senior center bond question on Skagway assembly agenda
On Thursday, the Skagway Borough Assembly will hold its first reading of an ordinance to put a senior center bond question on the October ballot. The up to $7 million bond would fund construction of a senior center and housing facility that proponents say is needed to...