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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...
Ferry cancellations continue for Haines and Skagway
Haines and Skagway residents have to wait another couple days for ferry service this week. Forecasted high winds and freezing spray cancelled the state ferry LeConte for the third time since Friday. If the LeConte sails up Lynn Canal at the end of this week, it will...
After months of uncertainty Haines School receives funding boost from legislature
After months of waiting, the Haines Borough School district has received a one time funding boost passed by the state legislature last year. The funds were allocated for the school’s 2019 budget, but were delayed when Governor Mike Dunleavy proposed to redirect them...
Construction Season: Haines Highway Reconstruction
If you spend time in Haines, it’s likely you’ve seen the work out the highway... or followed a pilot car through the construction. That’s actually two road projects that Southeast Roadbuilders and SECON aim to finish up this season. Construction spending is...
Haines marijuana cultivation business gets closer to licensing
A marijuana cultivation facility is one step closer to becoming Haines’ first commercial pot business. The state’s Marijuana Control Board approved the business’ application the same week the Haines Assembly reviewed it. Erika Merklin applied for a license to...