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🌱 Haines forest logging expansion heads toward a final decision

Haines, Alaska Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Haines? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Haines forest logging expansion heads toward a final decision
  • Haines volunteers joined wildfire recovery efforts in Tok

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain, with a high of 45 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 41, low: 33.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DNR could soon adopt a controversial new plan for the Haines State Forest (alaskapublic.org) — A plan nearing state approval would open the entire Haines State Forest to potential timber harvest, including areas designated for recreation and wildlife habitat. Most public requests to restrict that expansion went unaddressed, while forestry officials say the changes reflect state law and administration instructions. The natural resources commissioner will make the final decision.
   

• Disaster Relief Volunteer Mobilization Puts Help Where It's Needed (teamrubiconusa.org) — Volunteers traveled from Haines to help Tok recover after the Mukluk Fire destroyed nearly 50 homes. Team Rubicon's crews removed debris and helped build temporary housing. A new $2 million Wells Fargo Foundation commitment will support the nonprofit's disaster response, with half dedicated to volunteer travel, staffing and logistics beginning in 2027.
   

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Ok Haines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Haines

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Haines

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.