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Haines · HainesMay 14 1973 Fire marshall calls church blaze arson after investigation The fire which destroyed the Haines United Presbyterian Church last month was caused by arson it has been determined. The fire was found to have been set in at least seven places. Regional Fire Marshal Gordon Brunton recently made public his findings. He estimated the loss at approximately $170,000.00. “The only way to prevent another fire of this type,” Brunton said, “is fo…See the Story
This week in history: Arson at the Presbyterian Church, a jump in garbage rates, and the Assembly buys a trailer - Chilkat Valley News
Haines · HainesKristen Brumfield throws a fit during a scene in the sketch comedy show Blaines City which pokes fun at Haines on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News) The sketch-comedy show Blaines City is set in a fictional town meant to parody life in Haines. And it is on point. The curtain opens on a family arriving in Haines after a long drive. They stop at a restaurant to eat but are stymied by a waitress, played…See the Story
In Blaines City, Haines gets to laugh at itself but few escape unscathed - Chilkat Valley News
Haines · HainesAndrew Hansen finished 3rd in the 3200 meter run on May 3, 2024 (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News) Glacier Bears turned in some top performances at their first and only home track meet despite unseasonably warm temperatures and a less-than-ideal dirt track. Bears athletes had wins in the high jump, discus, long jump, 800-meter run and triple jump against two Juneau teams and Skagway. “Overall it went really great. I think the kids had fun,” sai…See the Story
Track and field athletes find home-track advantage - Chilkat Valley News
Haines · HainesA contractor has billed the borough nearly $3 million for work on the Lutak Dock, which needs to be rebuilt. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News) Turnagain Marine is asking the Haines Borough for “prompt payment” of $2.8 million in work on the Lutak Dock project that likely won’t be covered by the federal government as expected. The news came from an invoice that was shared with assembly members, ahead of a planned workshop on Wednesday evening a…See the Story
Contractor asks Haines for $2.8 million payment for Lutak Dock work ‘without pre-authorization’ - Chilkat Valley News
Haines · HainesMay, 2014 A group of elementary students slept at Haines School for a “peep-over” Friday, when the library’s chicken eggs were expected to hatch. Organized by school librarian Leigh Horner, who kept her personal chicken eggs in the library as a learning tool for students, the event was Horner’s spring reading contest prize. About 100 students were eligible. Alas, there was no peeping. The eggs were not fertile. The students made pizza, played f…See the Story
This week in history: A 'peep-over,' a lucky rescue after a crash, and Little League nixes girls from the mix - Chilkat Valley News
Haines · HainesFake news from a real town A recent stretch of sunny, warm weather has successfully resolved all of the local political issues. “It’s really amazing,” said mayor Tom Thompson, “ A little sunshine accomplished what decades of political wrangling could not.” Residents were out on the streets and beaches, some in shorts and T-shirts for the first time in months. “We had the most pleasant borough assembly meeting I think I’ve ever been to in fifty …See the Story
Week of Nice Weather Resolves All Political Differences - Chilkat Valley News
Haines · HainesNew signs hang in Howsers IGA, showing viewers how to pronounce the Tlingít words for the household items and groceries they’re buying. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News) Drop into Howsers IGA to buy a bottle of orange juice and right next to the price tag – $7.75 – you might notice a new QR code stuck to the shelf. A quick scan and Marsha Guneiwtí Hotch’s low, deliberate voice will pop up. “Áanjis kahéeni,” she says three times. Pronounc…See the Story
Tlingít language teachers turn to tech, partner with local grocery store - Chilkat Valley News
Haines · HainesWork completed over the summer on a Southeast Road Builders project past the ferry terminal on Lutak road. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News) The Haines Borough Assembly denied Southeast Road Builders’ appeal to get a conditional use permit for a gravel extraction pit on Lutak Road, setting up a possible appeal to state court. The company did not respond to phone calls and email requests for comment. Some assembly members said they thought an a…See the Story
