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KHNS News – June 7, 2017
Haines’ new manager starts job amid political turmoil, conflict of interest questions; Haines and Skagway form groups to tackle drug abuse
Proposal to ship borough trash out of town raises bigger questions about Haines solid waste
The Haines Borough could save upwards of $20,000 per year if it disposes of its garbage in Washington state instead of in town. At an assembly meeting Tuesday, discussion over that idea highlighted uncertainty about the future of the town’s current solid waste system....
APOC orders former Skagway Assemblyman pay $22,000 for incomplete disclosures
Alaska’s campaign finance watchdog group has levied a $22,000 fine for a former Skagway Assemblyman. The Alaska Public Offices Commission says there is sufficient evidence that longtime Skagway Assemblyman Dan Henry failed to disclose income information on his public...
Haines Upper Valley residents turn out to oppose police service area expansion
Would there be consequences if the Haines Borough Police Department stopped responding to calls outside the townsite? According to several residents, not much would change. But, following the loss of an Alaska State Trooper position earlier this year, assembly members...
Haines and Skagway form groups to tackle drug abuse
Both Haines and Skagway are establishing new efforts to combat drug abuse. Task forces in both communities are trying to come up with solutions. At an initial meeting in Haines, community members brainstormed concerns and possible answers. The public safety commission...
Non-profit brings veterans with disabilities to Skagway for weekend of excursions
A Skagway non-profit will host a group of wounded veterans from Fairbanks this September for a weekend of nature excursions. Mission Objective Outdoors was created earlier this year to provide support for veterans with disabilities and challenge them to be active in...
Haines’ new manager starts job amid political turmoil, conflict of interest questions
Haines’ new borough manager is breaking ground in a couple ways: she's the first woman to ever serve as the town’s permanent manager, and she’s a local. Debra Schnabel started work Monday, although her contract has not been finalized. She takes the helm during a...
KHNS News – Feb. 14, 2017
Haines resident appeals resource extraction permit approval; Planners propose stricter height limits for Mud Bay, Lutak, General Use zones; Haines Chamber of Commerce pursues education opportunities for local businesses; Skagway Assembly to discuss rec center...
Tuesday is Primary Election Day
Voters in Skagway, Klukwan and Haines will weigh-in on races for state office on Tuesday. There are four candidates in the Democratic primary for House District 33. The seat is currently held by Sam Kito III. That includes two Haines residents. Tom Morphet and James...
Haines man one of three indicted on illegal big game hunting charges
A Haines man was indicted by a federal grand jury this week on charges of conspiring to provide illegal hunts for Dall sheep in a national park. Dale Lackner was indicted along with two men from the Lower 48, Jeffrey Harris of Washington and Casey Richardson of...