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Search for 2 missing after Haines mudslide continues
The search continues Saturday for two Haines residents missing since Wednesday’s devastating mudslides. Fissures above the major slide on Beach Road and continued storms hamper the search effort. Geologists recommend against sending teams into the slide zone due to...
Looking to lend a hand in Haines? Here are some ways you can help
Over the past week, landslides and flooding have destroyed homes, damaged infrastructure and displaced numerous families in Haines. Here are some ways to assist the relief effort. Volunteer Opportunities The Haines Borough is coordinating volunteers for various tasks...
More Haines residents are evacuated as record rains threaten to cause more landslides
Dozens more homes in the Southeast town of Haines were evacuated Thursday night as rain continued soaking the mountainsides near residential neighborhoods. Emotions are raw as community members cope with being pushed out of their homes and seeing their friends go...
Severe flooding and landslides compromise electricity, water and transportation in Haines
There are more landslides, floods and sinkholes in Haines than can be counted. The Haines Borough’s Public Works department has been working to get roads opened up, but the risk of more debris coming downhill is making it difficult to impossible. . The state...
Search continues for Haines residents missing in landslide, more help is on the way
Light snow fell early Friday morning as the search continued for two Haines residents missing after a mudslide crashed through Beach Road residences. Haines Fire Chief Al Giddings says over one hundred volunteers have reported to the Public Safety building to aid in...
Local groups organize relief effort for Haines residents displaced by landslides
Numerous Haines residents have evacuated their homes along Beach Road after landslides destroyed several houses on Wednesday. Interim Haines Borough Manager Alekka Fullerton addressed about a dozen evacuees at the American Legion on Thursday. Emergency responders have...
Governor declares disaster in Haines; two residents missing from mudslides
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced on social media on Thursday afternoon that he’s making a disaster declaration following destructive landslides in and around Haines. “More resources & assistance are on the way for the people of Haines,” he tweeted. In a separate...
Haines Borough Mayor Douglas Olerud provides update on latest emergency response efforts
Landslides caused by heavy rainfall destroyed several homes in Haines on Wednesday. Multiple areas of the borough were evacuated. Search and rescue teams are currently working to locate Haines residents David Simmons and Janae Larson. State and national resources...
Missing Haines residents identified
Haines Mayor Douglas Olerud identified Jenae Larson and David Simmons as the two missing Haines residents on Thursday morning. All other residents are accounted for. Juneau Mountain Rescue personnel and three dog teams are at the slide site and waiting for the green...
Four Haines residents found safe; two still missing after mudslide
Alaska State Troopers confirms two Haines residents are still missing Thursday morning after a mudslide tore through Beach Road. All other have been located safe. State geologists are en route to the slide zone to determine the risk of searching the mudslide. This is...