Two months ago, the owner of The Skagway News announced that he would give the newspaper away to a publisher with strong journalism chops and a knack for business. After reviewing hundreds of responses from interested candidates, Larry Persily found two women from Chugiak who fit the bill.  Persily bought The Skagway News last year […]

Haines residents saw an increase in bear activity around town this fall. In response, the Haines Borough set up a task force to address bear-related issues. The group met for the first time on Monday to discuss how to prevent bears from causing damage to property and danger to residents. According to Haines Borough Police […]

DOT releases the state’s proposed summer ferry schedule; while bears are sleeping the Haines Bear Task Force has its first meeting.

One Haines resident is spending January in Mexico, but not at a beach side resort. Retired teacher Patty Brown is at the southern border to volunteer in a migrant camp in Mexico and  protest what she calls a humanitarian crisis.   It’s nearly 70 degrees at the southern border, where Patty Brown is living for […]

Retired teacher from Haines assists migrants at the southern border; Haines borough solicits applications for interim appointment to the assembly; Coast Guard continues work to restore VHF communication.

Low temps lead to record-breaking energy use in the Upper Lynn Canal; Skagway News gets new owners; Chilkat Valley News reporter Jenna Kunze heads to the arctic to report on climate change.

Alaska’s Marine Transportation Advisory Board met Wednesday to discuss a long-awaited study on the Alaska Marine Highway System. Research firm Northern Economics was hired by the state to examine options for restructuring the ferry system in light of recent budget cuts. The study provides guidance for reducing costs and increasing revenues, but difficult questions remain […]

Extreme cold weather warnings abound in the Upper Lynn Canal, while devastating wildfires threaten lives, homes, and wildlife across the globe in Australia. One Haines resident is donating her time and art to the relief effort.   To make a koala-shaped pendant, all Cassie Miller needs is jeweler’s wire, a few beads, her pliers…and a […]

A statewide economic report on the ferry system has some promising news for the Upper Lynn Canal; one Haines resident makes a difference in Australia… from home.

The national census is coming to Haines in March. Specifically, it will show up at your door in the form of a questionnaire packet. If the packet doesn’t get a response, the U.S. Census will send a worker to your home to try and collect data. Census employees are allowed to disregard no trespassing signs. […]