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Haines Borough Clerk retires after 15 years
Haines’ longtime borough clerk is retiring after 15 years in the position. Julie Cozzi spoke with KHNS about her role in the borough – including stints in the manager seat, working through recall elections, and being the liaison between the public and the government....
Fire ban extinguishes Independence Day fireworks in Haines
The state fire marshal's office announced that the use and sale of fireworks in much of Alaska is suspended until further notice.That includes Haines and Skagway. A far-reaching suspension of fireworks in Alaska threatens to extinguish the first Haines fireworks...
Haines celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich with song, dance, and regalia
February 16 marks more than seventy years since the territory of Alaska passed the Non-Discrimination Act of 1945. In Haines, the celebration included song, dance, and praise for one of Alaska’s best-known civil rights leaders: Elizabeth Peratrovich. Haines community...
Haines, Klukwan communities celebrate Aquasension
A festival called Aquasension celebrated the value of water on the banks of the Chilkat River in Haines this week. On the surface, this looks and feels like a music festival. But if you dive deeper Aquasension is foremost a celebration of pure water to honor the life...
Haines Assembly moves forward with clerk hire
The Haines borough is on its way toward hiring a new clerk. At a meeting Tuesday, the assembly voted to begin contract negotiations with Deputy Clerk Alekka Fullerton. Deputy Mayor and assembly member Stephanie Scott chaired the meeting. "One application was received...
Decision delayed on appointments to Haines Public Safety Commission
Haines’ Public Safety Commission will remain short a few members, for now. The Assembly was set to confirm appointments to the body at a meeting Tuesday. But, it was unable to come to an agreement and postponed making a decision on filling the two vacant seats....
“Good start”—some Skagway residents want to see a plan for ore dock clean up go further
State regulators visited Skagway Wednesday to brief the community on efforts to clean up lead, heavy metals and other legacy contamination around the waterfront Ore Dock. That’s before its possible reactivation for use by the Minto Mine over the border. Consultants...
Haines High graduate turns injury into advocacy
A former Haines High School student is advocating for safety improvements to shop classes around the state after severing three fingers while using a table saw. Her initiative has received attention from Alaska’s Department of Education and Early Development. Skyler...
Haines Manager Report on Feb. 12 Assembly Meeting
The Haines Assembly has a long agenda for Tuesday’s meeting. Recall elections, conflict of interest, and promotion from within are just a few topics that will be covered. KHNS’s Abbey Collins spoke with Haines Borough Manager Debra Schnabel about what’s coming up. You...
Haines tourism director begins assessment of tourism industry’s sustainability
The Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau is carrying out an assessment of the local tourism industry to see how it can grow without undermining the quality of life of the community. The word 'sustainable' often conjures images of organic farms, tote bags and hybrid...