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Decades of Juneau Road debate revived during state information session on new effort
Development at Cascade Point north of Juneau, road extension south of Haines among projects now advancing.
13 hours ago6 min read


Concerns flare in Haines that a road to Juneau would be a ‘road to resources’
On a dreary evening late last week, dozens of people packed into the back of the Haines Public Library. Before long, two attendees broke...
2 days ago1 min read


Dungeness season open for fall fishery
Dungeness crab fishing is back on for a full fall season that began Wednesday and extends through Nov. 30, although Alaska Department of Fish and Game harvest projections show that Southeast Alaska fishermen might not achieve the harvest threshold for a full season.
3 days ago2 min read


SEARHC submits Haines hospital complex plans
Southeast Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) has submitted building plans to the borough for a proposed hospital and medical facility near Jones Point.
4 days ago2 min read


State reports a strong run of Chilkat kings, some concern remains
The Chilkat river king salmon run returned in high numbers to spawn this summer — the first season after the run was removed from the state-designated stock of concern list.
5 days ago3 min read


Haines voters also considering seasonal sales tax
Voters will decide whether to adopt a seasonal sales tax and cash in on the tourists who visit Haines each summer.
Oct 33 min read


Juvenile eagle rescued in Haines, recovering in Sitka
A juvenile bald eagle rescued near the Haines airport is recovering in Sitka and is expected to make a full recovery, though it’s not clear exactly how it got injured.
Oct 23 min read


Sitka battens hatches for hurricane winds
Sitka was under a high wind warning this afternoon, with sustained winds of 35 mph gusting to 60 mph and seas of more than 30 feet in the National Weather Service's forecast, brought on by a hurricane force low pressure system.
Sep 273 min read


Haines sues Tlingit and Haida over unpaid taxes
In return, Tlingit and Haida asks that tribal-government-owned businesses be exempted in borough code from paying sales tax
Sep 252 min read


Storm causes major damage at Elfin Cove
A low-pressure system hit Elfin Cove like a tornado around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, causing serious damage to at least five residences, and cutting off the small town’s boardwalk and trail system, electrical infrastructure and water lines, as well as its Raven Radio transmitter station.
Sep 245 min read


Move over, Katmai fat bears; Sitka hosts Fat Pothole Week contest
Sitkans can submit photos through Friday of the most impressive potholes on city-maintained streets.
Sep 221 min read


State charges wildlife center owner with animal cruelty
Haines resident Steve Kroschel says he’s in Russia and unsure if he’ll return to face the charges.
Sep 204 min read
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