Haines borough sets date for meeting to consider terminating borough manager Debra Schnabel’s employment; Chilkoot Indian Association examines possibilities for new cultural center; Forest Service to host fire prevention workshop.

While COVID-19 has decimated the economy and shuttered a number of small businesses, it hasn’t laid Haines Packing Company low. The local cannery opened a downtown retail location in Haines on Friday. Melanie Thomas is working the counter at the new Seafood Store downtown. She scoops up an armful of king crab legs. “So, we […]

Haines Packing Co. opens new storefront on Main St. in Haines; Alaska Seaplanes looks to buy PenAir and save the Southwest Alaska airline’s operating certificate; Legislature to reconvene next week to allocate federal COVID-19 relief; Haines borough looks to increase water supply from Piedad Spring Water Treatment Plant.

Skagway restaurants have been closed to dine-in service since the state mandated it in March⁠—and they’ve all stayed closed despite relaxed restrictions. But this Friday, one local cafe will invite patrons inside. The Sweet Tooth Cafe will be the first restaurant in Skagway to navigate the uncharted waters of dine-in service during a pandemic.  Owner […]

Haines assembly votes to suspend borough manager Debra Schnabel and cut all municipal funding to the Haines Economic Development Corporation.

Skagway continues its mandatory 14-day quarantine for travelers; a Skagway restaurant is poised to re-open for dine in service.

The Haines Borough Assembly considered significant cuts to the manager’s proposed budget at their Tuesday meeting in anticipation of a lean year. Those included an end in funding for the borough’s economic think-tank. The Haines Borough Assembly voted to cut all funding to the Haines Economic Development Corporation at their Tuesday meeting. That’s as COVID-19 […]

A Haines Assembly member seeks to fire the Borough Manager; Haines High School seniors will graduate via video conference; federal scientists advise against feeding a sea lion at Letnikof Cove.

Upper Lynn Canal businesses begin to reopen after governor eases health precautions; Skagway extends mandatory two week quarantine for anyone entering the community from outside.

Alaska Native cultural and political leader Byron Mallott died unexpectedly at age 77; the Upper Lynn Canal braces for a lean summer as most cruise sailings cancel.