The University of Alaska announced Monday that they are extending the deadline for comment on a controversial timber sale near Haines and Klukwan by 10 more days, until May 7.
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Haines School Board touches on sexual assault allegations in school’s past
Haines Borough School Board addressed allegations of sexual abuse briefly at a regular meeting Tuesday. Interim Superintendent Rich Carlson said the district is focusing on providing support for students.
Haines School leader opens conversation about sexual abuse allegations in school’s past
A Haines School administrator is breaking the silence on long closeted allegations of sexual abuse by a former superintendent and teacher. A new revelation from her late husband is igniting the conversation.
Juneau-Whitehorse flight to connect sister cities
Alaska Seaplanes recently announced that they will add a new flight between Juneau and Whitehorse. This is a big deal for travelers in Southeast Alaska because it opens up international travel directly from the capital city, which hasn’t existed for some time.
Haines Raptor Center plans new aviary
The American Bald Eagle Foundation Raptor Center and Natural History Museum in Haines houses three American bald eagles: Arden, Vega and Bella. But the existing spaces where the largest birds live are less than ideal, and so the center will build a new aviary.
University plans major, 13,000-acre timber sale in Chilkat Valley
The University of Alaska is in negotiations for the biggest timber sale in the Haines area in recent history. The 10-year, sale is estimated to yield around 100 million board-feet of timber.