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Skagway Assembly talks trash
The Skagway Borough Assembly meeting on Thursday included an announcement about power rates and a discussion of senior resources. The assembly also revisited property set-back regulations and a potential law on bear attractants. The Oct. 17 Skagway Assembly...

Superintendent announces departure after seven years of service
Roy Getchell moved to Haines along with his family in the summer of 2018 to be the Haines school district superintendent. After seven years, he is stepping down. "I started my career 34 years ago," Getchell said. "And what an amazing journey it's been and what...

Tourism directors discuss highlights from Southeast Conference
Haines and Skagway sent their tourism directors to Southeast Conference at the end of September. The conference is held annually and focuses on economic development in Southeast Alaska.The two tourism directors returned home with news, numbers and networking...

Metlakatla leaders emphasize their doors are open for business
The Metlakatla Indian Community is home to Alaska’s only Native reservation, located on Annette Island less than 20 miles south of Ketchikan. Yet many locals have never made the trip. So after the final day of the Ketchikan-hosted Southeast Conference in late...

Alaskans were busy this summer, making ornaments
Sounds of punching clay on a table filled the air in the Wrangell District’s National Forest office garage. Between throwing the lump of gray clay on the table, Claire Froelich kneaded into it, as it’s part of the process to making clay from some of...

Red Onion Saloon to continue its saucy enterprise under new ownership
Skagway’s historic Red Onion Saloon is changing hands. Oct. 10 was the final night of the season under the current owner. Patrons shared wild stories and reminisced about the old days. Reporter : “So, the donkey came in here?” Logan: "And would drink...

Legislators hold campaign parties in Skagway even though they run unopposed
State Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Andi Story visited Skagway last weekend. They also met with KHNS reporter Melinda Munson to discuss fish, funding and ferries. Both Democratic legislators live in Juneau but have districts that include Gustaves,...

Skagway Panthers and Haines Glacier Bears attend cross country state championship
Cross Country runners from Haines and Skagway went to Anchorage last week to compete in the state championship. Skagway's coach, Kortney Rupprecht, reflected on the season as this was her first time coaching the high school team. “I feel like we had a very successful...

Haines assembly gets three new members, Lutak update and tax discussions
In Haines borough news, both assembly members up for re-election lost their seats to fresh candidates. The latest Haines Borough Assembly meeting included tax proposals and an update on the Lutak Dock. The Haines Assembly canvassed their absentee, early and...

Haines election results remain the same after all votes counted
The Haines Assembly took 30 minutes to canvass their absentee, early and questioned ballots before the start of their Oct. 8 meeting. The results did not change the uncertified results of the 2024 Haines Borough General Election. Cheryl Stickler, Mark H. Smith and...
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