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A vehicle fire on the Klondike Highway stopped traffic in both directions. Canadian firefighters crossed the border to assist. And, a Skagway restaurant hosted live art, enabling customers to watch a mural being created on the spot.
The Haines Borough Assembly this week proposed spending $400,000 to ease staffing woes, a move that might lead to a slight increase in property taxes.
The Municipality of Skagway is spending nearly $300,000 to prepare Main Street for future repairs. The town will need to secure millions in construction funding and decide the makeup of its secondary road. And, a long sprinter from Skagway High School qualified to compete at the state meet in Anchorage this weekend. He’ll be escorted by the team’s new coach.
It’s the second summer since Alaska State Parks banned camping at the Portage Cove state recreation area in Haines. But on Friday night, a smattering of tents popped up there. A few dozen people showed their support for reopening the park to tent campers.
The Skagway police are asking for help identifying the person or persons responsible for a vehicle explosion in West Creek. The incident received attention from federal investigators. And, Skagway’s latest assembly meeting was long and discussed everything from the completion of the Ore Dock, to Pride celebration, to waste rates.
Could hiring an independent lawyer and a project manager help clear up issues with the Lutak Dock project? Haines’ elected officials think so. KHNS’s Max Graham has the story.
Haines Borough elected officials and a development consultant offered opposing views this week about what has caused a series of snafus with the Lutak Dock renovation project, including a recent invoice for more than $2 million that caught officials off guard.
A tech upgrade on commercial flights in the Lynn Canal could ease some of your travel woes. KHNS’ Max Graham has more.
