The dispute about who’s responsible for the bill – Haines taxpayers or the construction contractor – is now almost a year old, and continues to delay the project.
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First all-female crew operates White Pass train
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway has operated out of Skagway for over 124 years. But it’s still making history.
Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon to continue saucy enterprise under new ownership
Juneau’s Tracy LaBarge is the new owner of the historic saloon in downtown Skagway.
Haines to start charging cruise ship passenger tariff in 2025
The fee, which must legally be spent on improvements that benefit passengers, will start out at $9 per passenger in 2025.
Tour bus accident on Klondike Highway causes injuries, delays race
The incident delayed the start of the weekend’s Klondike Road Relay by four hours and the first three legs were canceled.
Regional airline says flight cancellations will decrease thanks to new technology
Alaska Seaplanes recently rolled out new instrument navigation approaches to a number of Southeast communities.
CDC amends new rules for dogs entering U.S.
The new rules will still introduce some novel requirements starting Aug. 1.
At a brief camp-in, Haines residents urge the state to revive camping at Portage Cove
For years, Portage Cove was the only public place to set up a tent in town and the only one intended for visitors without cars.
“Welcome to Deishú”? A mysterious sign change sparks discussion of Haines Borough’s name
The action have reinvigorated a long-running discussion about the town’s name and revitalization of the Lingít language.
Skagway’s new cruise dock float broke apart in transit
The 500-by-50-foot float broke into three pieces off Ketchikan as it was being towed up from Washington.