By Editor, on July 16th, 2011 Craig Medred | ALASKA DISPATCH
WASHINGTON D.C.–The battle for the Yukon River took another turn on Tuesday when the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations approved legislation banning the National Park Service from enforcing regulations on that international waterway running through the heart of the Yukon-Charley National Preserve.
Angry about the handcuffing of an elderly Alaskan on the river last fall, Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, managed to attach the language to the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, according to a statement from the congressman. Whether a ban on federal law enforcement on the Yukon ever becomes law remains to be seen.
Read full story in the Alaska Dispatch.
By Roger Maynard, on July 5th, 2011  Mary Londero and Megan Prawdzik on the home stretch, encouraged by race officials (foreground) Chandler Kemp, Heather Lende, Annie Boyce and Paul Swift. Mt. Ripinsky lower slope visible in background. HAINES–Fourteen year old Marcus Deuling was the overall winner of the Ripinsky Run, completing the course in 30 minutes and 26 seconds. Ryan Rice came in a close second overall at 30 minutes 36 seconds, and Scott Didpridge held third place at 30 minutes, 57 seconds.
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By Roger Maynard, on July 5th, 2011  Piper raft and Shove raft on the home stretch HAINES–Dozens of people lined the Chilkoot River bridge Saturday afternoon as a home-made raft paddled by Doug Leonhart, Corey Piper and Bob Piper hove into view, pursued by a second raft paddled by Ed Davis, Brad Winge and Kevin Shove. Although paddlers on the second raft worked hard to overtake the Piper raft in the home stretch, it soon became apparent they would not be able to close the 30-yard distance, and the Piper raft easily won.
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By Roger Maynard, on July 5th, 2011  Guest participants in the Haines VFD Fire Hose Battle focus on the target. If anyone can supply the names of all these athletes, please email editor@hainesnews.net and we’ll get ‘em posted. Thanks.
By Editor, on June 28th, 2011 Robert Woolsey | KCAW
SITKA, ALASKA (2011-06-27) The death of two Yakutat residents last week (6-20-11) brings to seven the number of commercial fishermen killed this year in Alaska – and the season is just getting started. The fact that all seven lost their lives in open boats – and all were wearing life jackets — has caught the attention of agencies involved in marine safety. There is consensus that it’s time for renewed focus on safety training for the small-boat fleet.
Read/Listen to full story at KRBD.org
By Editor, on June 26th, 2011 By Klas Stolpe | JUNEAU EMPIRE
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Malaspina rescued an injured hiker near Skagway Thursday night.
According to reports from Malaspina Capt. Nick Kollars and Second Mate Leif Short-Forrer the rescue of Joey Nowiki, 33, occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. approximately one mile south of the Skagway harbor.
Read full story in the Juneau Empire.
By Editor, on June 25th, 2011 Alaska DPS Press Release
ANCHORAGE— This weekend the national campaign Operation Dry Water will be in full swing. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign designed to raise awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs through public education and enforcement. The national campaign runs June 25-28. Read more->
By Editor, on June 19th, 2011 Press Release:
The Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay went off without a hitch on Saturday. Nearly 1200 riders enjoyed a slight tailwind most of the way to Haines Alaska. Light showers made the conditions wet for most riders on the last few legs of the course. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on June 15th, 2011  Cyclists are a common sight on the Haines Highway -- this group pedals for a cause... Greater than Graves, a 3000 mile bicycle ride from Anchorage to San Francisco, California to raise awareness of Graves disease will come through Haines later this week.
Michaela Cui, a recent graduate of the University of Colorado at boulder is one of the organizers of the ride. Recently diagnosed with Graves disease, a disease that attacks the thyroid, she wanted to do something to raise awareness about Graves disease.
“Many of my activities are now on hold while I undergo treatment for this condition,” writes Cue. ”With all my activities suddenly taken from me, I began to feel alone and uncertain of my future, Read more->
By Editor, on June 10th, 2011  SEARHC Press release
JUNEAU, June 10, 2011 — Due to some of the highest levels of toxin ever recorded, the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) urges people living in Southeast Alaska not to harvest and eat shellfish. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on June 7th, 2011 AP Story
Federal wildlife officials are investigating the deaths of five marine mammals found near Skagway, including one found with a bullet in its head. Since January biologists have recovered the carcasses of two Steller sea lions and three harbor seals.
Read more in the ADN.
By Roger Maynard, on June 5th, 2011  Kim Larson weighs a King Salmon while Hannah Wing records the numbers Robert Piper won the Haines King Salmon Derby with a 39 pound King Salmon, the largest of 41 turned in during the derby.
After a week of slow fishing, the derby count more than doubled today. “As of yesterday, we only had 27 fish,” said Kim Larson, co-chair of the Haines King Salmon Derby and President of the Haines Sportsmen’s Association, in an interview earlier today. ”Today we already have 28 — and we still have another half hour left in the derby.” As Larson spoke, two more boats arrived with more fish. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on June 5th, 2011  USCG Crew transfers patient to a waiting ambulance JUNEAU–A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced a 65-year-old man from St. James Bay to Juneau, after he reportedly suffered back and head injuries from a fall on June 3, 2011.
The helicopter crew arrived in Juneau at 12 p.m. and safely transferred the man to awaiting emergency medical services personnel, who took him for further medical care to Bartlett Regional Hospital.
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By Roger Maynard, on June 4th, 2011 YUKON–For travelers in the Yukon and Alaska, the wildfire season has been quite active, with a few campgrounds in the Yukon closed as a result. The Steward-Cassiar Highway remains closed near the BC border.
Twenty-four BC firefighters have been called up to the territory, with six stationed at Dawson, Mayo, Carmacks and in Whitehorse. BC hasn’t seen too much activity so far this season, which is unusual, so they have been available to help out in the Yukon and Alaska.
Despite the size of these fires, things are under-control, said Maratos, explaining the recent, and predicted, cooler temperatures are helping.
But all the resources available are being put towards these lightening-started fires, and fire management would like to keep it that way.
“The last thing we want to do is take those resources and go fight a fire that’s in a community and was human-cased,” said Maratos. “We’re pretty lucky, most people have common sense and we ask that that continues.”
Read more in the Yukon News.
By William McRoberts, on May 27th, 2011 HAINES–On May 26, the Red Sox were rousted by the Yankees 15 to 5 in 5 innings of play.
 Ketch Jacobson beats the ball to the bag. |
 Hudson Sage pitches a winning game as the Little League changed from the electronic pitching machine to actual pitchers this year. |
Little League schedule for remainder of the year:
Every Thur & Fri. 4:30pm-6:00pm at the. Little League Field at Fair Grounds–June:9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, and July 1st.
By Editor, on May 27th, 2011 SEARHC press release
HAINES–The fifth annual Chilkat River Walk/Run/Ride from Klukwan to Haines takes place on Saturday, June 4, to raise funds for the Haines Hospice Cancer Travel Fund and raise awareness about breast cancer and breast health. This year participants can run or bicycle the course, in addition to walking. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on May 17th, 2011  Fishing Vessels Fools Gold, Pelican, and Mickey V, Haines, sport fresh bottom paint as they wait for the Monday evening high tide at the Haines Small Boat Harbor HAINES–Spring weather arrived just in time to take advantage of spring tides for boat maintenance late last week. The boat harbor is filled with the sounds of power tools and other activity as Haines residents prepare for a busy summer season. Forecast for the rest of the week is continued warmer (mid-60′s) temperatures with a little rain.
A look at the long-range forecast from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center shows a probability of warmer than usual summer months in most of Alaska to the north of Haines. The same prediction for southeast Alaska shows equal chances of more or less rain, and equal chances of higher or lower temperatures. In plain English, that means the weatherman isn’t betting either way.
By Roger Maynard, on May 13th, 2011 HAINES–The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently approved a series of new bicycle routes in several states, including the Haines Highway and the Klondike Highway near Skagway, according to Haines Borough manager Mark Earnest. These were the first new such designations by AASHTO in 29 years.
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By Editor, on May 1st, 2011 By Jeff DeLong | USA TODAY
Felt-soled waders, long a mainstay piece of gear for fishing in rushing rivers and streams, are facing statewide bans because of the environmental problems they can cause.
Read full article in USA Today.
By Gary Lidholm, on April 13th, 2011  A SEABA helicopter from the deck of the home of Bud and Shirley Stewart at 17 1/2 mile Haines Highway HAINES–Imagine a dozen or more people from all over the world speaking various languages and feeding snacks to the landowner’s dogs, who love the attention they are getting. This is the way Bud and Shirley Stewart, property owners at 17 ½ mile, Haines Highway, described the heli-skiers who wait on their property for the next helicopter to take them to the alpine area for their downhill adventures.
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By Gary Lidholm, on April 8th, 2011  Big Mountain snowboarders survey the descent ahead of them. “You try to scare yourself at least once a day!” said Jason Bach, 35 from Eagle River, Wisconsin, as he re-flected on his 40th run in just over two weeks in the Haines heli-skiing, snow-boarding back country.
Tuesday was a blue bird day for Bach who had worked for over two years at his Wisconsin landscaping business just to make the Haines trip a reality. Read more->
By Editor, on March 28th, 2011 by Lisa Demer | ADN
ALASKA–At least five snowmachiners were rescued over the weekend in three separate incidents after encountering trouble in Alaska’s backcountry, Alaska State Troopers reported Sunday.
Read more in the Anchorage Daily News.
By Editor, on March 23rd, 2011 Ben Anderson | ALASKA DISPATCH
NOME–John Baker rolled into Nome to win the 2011 Iditarod last Tuesday, but it wasn’t until Sunday night — only a few scant hours after musher Ellen Halverson became the last to complete this year’s race and thus the recipient of the Red Lantern trophy — that the annual Awards Banquet was held, honoring numerous mushers for a variety of accomplishments, including those related to speed, sportsmanship, and care for their dogs.
Read full article in the Alaska Dispatch.
By Editor, on March 15th, 2011 By Kyle Hopkins and Beth Bragg | ADN
Baker crossed the line at 9:46 a.m., finishing the race that began March 6 in Willow in 8 days, 19 hours, 46 minutes, 39 seconds and slicing three hours off the previous record.
Sixty-four minutes later, Ramey Smyth of Willow arrived with a team of eight dogs for his best finish in 17 races. He also broke the previous race record.
Read the full story in the ADN.
By Roger Maynard, on March 15th, 2011 by Joe Runyan | ALASKA DISPATCH
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race leader John Baker arrived Monday in White Mountain at 4:03 p.m. after an exhausting non-stop run from Koyuk. Just 51 minutes later, Ramey Smyth from Wasilla arrived second and set the stage for the final race drama on the last 70 miles to Nome.
These two have separated from the following pack, including last years second-place finisher, Hans Gatt from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada, who arrived in White Mountain at 7:33 p.m.
Baker and Ramey Smyth are in a race “too close to call” by my group of Iditarod experts.
Read Joe Runyan’s full story in the Alaska Dispatch.
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