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Monday, June 13, 2016
1041: A resident of Mathias Rd. reported a moose cow & 2 calves in her yard. Information logged. 1155: A stalking order was received from the court to be served on a Haines resident. 1441: An accidental 911 call was received from the SEARHC clinic. 1556: A...
Haines School budget leans on reserves to cover deficit
Haines Interim Superintendent Rich Carlson’s last regular school board meeting was Tuesday night. At the meeting, the board approved an FY ’17 budget that draws about $290,000 from reserves. Carlson took the reins of the Haines School District after an unexpected...
Friday, May 27, 2016
0050: A HBPD officer spoke with a female on Dalton St. with a horse in the area. The officer concluded there was no suspicious activity taking place and no further action was taken by HBPD. 0150: A HBPD officer spoke with intoxicated subjects on 2nd avenue and...
Inside the largest cruise ship to sail Alaska waters
The biggest cruise ship to sail Alaska waters made its first stop in Skagway this week. The Explorer of the Seas carries nearly 5,000 people. KHNS took a tour of the floating city. "Ladies and gentlemen, good morning everyone and welcome aboard the Explorer of the...
Report: Skagway business leaders optimistic, but face housing challenges
Skagway business owners are more optimistic about the economy than their peers in Southeast Alaska. But they’re less enthusiastic about the benefits of living in their community and housing costs are a more severe obstacle. Those are findings from a recent business...
Improved Battery Point Trail ready for summer visitors
Over the past year, major improvements have been made to the Battery Point Trail in Haines. Once a muddy, root-laden path, the one-mile route is now hard-packed and topped with gravel, making access easier for locals and visitors alike. It’s no secret to locals that...
Skagway ferry dock refurbishment may knock out service for months
Could Skagway go three months without ferry service? The Alaska Department of Transportation is planning a $6 million ferry dock refurbishment that would ideally happen this winter. The project would take the dock out of commission for a few months, which DOT says...
Bear mauling victim was attacked by brown bear sow
A man who was injured in a bear mauling near Haines early this week was attacked by a brown bear sow with at least one cub. That’s according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game Biologist Stephanie Sell, who is tasked with gathering information about the incident....
Unlikely neighbors to work out concerns in planning committee
The Haines Planning Commission decided to form a committee to resolve concerns between two neighbors with very different land uses: a preschool and a construction company. The Chilkat Valley Preschool is planning to build an extension on the First Avenue senior...
Friday, April 15, 2016
1516: Civil paperwork was served on a Haines resident. 2324: HBPD Officers reported several juveniles fled the scene when they attempted to make contact with them at Tlingit Park. Juveniles later reported to the police station to speak with officers. Medical Calls: 0...