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Many people testified last thursday at the Haines Borough Assembly meeting. They came to ask that the borough officially request that the Department of Natural Resources change a permitting requirement for the Palmer project. But, a motion to do so was voted down by the assembly. And, a very special boat will stop in Haines on Monday.
People nationwide gathered to remember those who served in our military. We attended the ceremony in Haines. And a passenger plane collided with birds at the Skagway airport on Friday. The plane landed safely and no human was hurt.
Alaska schools may get a one-time funding boost and the Haines library summer reading program gets off to a magical start.
On June 6th Haines voters will decide in a special election whether to change how seats on the planning commission are filled. There are arguments for both sides but, many residents have yet to learn about the issue.
It’s the end of the school year. High school seniors are entering a new phase of life. We attended the Haines High School graduation ceremony.
The new Alaska ferry, Hubbard, carried its first passengers. The boat, which was built in the Ketchikan shipyard, is the latest addition to the Marine Highway fleet. It now links Juneau, Haines and Skagway everyday but Mondays. We got a tour of the new boat on its first stop in Haines.
Haines residents recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of a beloved playground. The event allowed gatherers to remember how the park took the whole community coming together.
The Haines Public Library hosted award winning children’s author Stuart Gibbs this week. Students from the Haines school were able to attend his presentation and learn what it takes to be an author.
