The Haines Borough Assembly sent a letter three weeks ago to their international neighbor, Haines Junction, Yukon. It expressed friendship amid growing political tension. The Canadian mayor responded with a request that Haines, Alaska, publicly support Canada’s sovereignty. The Haines Assembly voted to approve a resolution that recognizes that sovereignty at its last meeting. KHNS […]

A new petition is circulating in Haines regarding helicopter noise. It seeks to limit helicopter activity at a heliport 18 miles outside of town. Some residents say the flights are disturbing wildlife, and one man even moved because of the noise. But the owner of the heliport says he’s a good neighbor who’s contributing to […]