Bears play a well-known role in fertilizing Alaska’s temperate forests. They catch, carry, and digest fish, spreading nutrients through the undergrowth. But two scientists using remote control cameras near Haines show that bears are making contributions on a different front.
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Board of Fisheries make changes to 2018 Lynn Canal salmon season
When the Board of Fisheries finished its triennial meeting last week, action plans were passed to protect king salmon disappearing from the Chilkat and other rivers around Southeast. The next step? Breaking the plan to fishermen.
Ferry cancellations continue for Haines and Skagway
Haines and Skagway residents have to wait another couple days for ferry service this week. Forecasted high winds and freezing spray canceled the state ferry LeConte for the third time since Friday.
Former Skagway tribal employee sentenced for embezzling $300,000 from tribe
Delia Commander, 64, of Oregon pleaded guilty on one count of embezzlement and must pay almost the entire sum of $297,731 in restitution to the council, according to the office of Alaska’s District Attorney.
Amid controversy, Skagway Assembly passes final lease understanding with White Pass
After months of work, the Skagway Assembly passed a final memorandum of understanding last week with White Pass Yukon Route Railroad, setting the stage for a new lease to extend the company’s control of the city’s waterfront.
Haines keeps title of oldest borough in Alaska
If the old adage with “age comes wisdom” is true, then on average, Haines is the wisest of Alaska’s boroughs. The state released 2017 data on population this week. Haines retained its superlative status as the oldest borough.
Haines’ homegrown square dance caller steps up
Haines can feel cold and quiet in the winter. But for Haines’ homegrown square dance caller, the dark and chill are perfect conditions to heat up the dance floor.
About 6 percent of student body leave Haines School District during winter break
Teachers at the Haines School got a surprise when taking attendance for the first time the holidays: an unexpected number of their students were missing.
New mural to honor, guide veterans at Haines American Legion
Haines got more than a new year last week: a new mural by a local artist is now hanging outside American Legion Post 12, to help honor and guide veterans.
Harris Air begins service between Haines and Juneau
Almost a year after Haines was left with only one option for flying in and out, there’s a new airline in town. Sitka-based Harris Air began flying to Haines in late December.