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As the situation improves in Haines, officials consider how to rebuild infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather
Record-breaking rains opened sinkholes in roads, flooded buildings and triggered destructive landslides in Haines last week. At this point some quick fixes have been made, but major repairs are still far off on the horizon. Local officials are considering how to...
As the weather improves in Haines, geologists identify areas of instability
Conditions in Haines are improving as the rain begins to subside. The National Weather Service’s flash flood warning for the community expired Tuesday afternoon, and the evacuation order for residents living on Cathedral View Drive and Piedad Road has been downgraded...
Heavy equipment operators battle dozens of mudslides along Lutak Road to restore power and access to town
Heavy equipment operators have been clearing mudslides off roads in Haines over the past week. The work has been particularly dangerous along Lutak Inlet, where slides swept through homes and left residents stranded without electricity for multiple days. On Sunday...
Local advisory committee recommends stronger measures to combat nuisance bears in Haines
After a record number of bears killed for breaking into homes and cars in Haines, the local Fish and Game Advisory Committee recommends the borough take stronger preventative measures. The Haines community has been on the defensive against brown bears. Nearly 450...
Search suspended for two Haines residents missing since landslide
The Alaska State Troopers are suspending the search for two Haines residents who went missing after a massive landslide destroyed their home. Local business leader David Simmons and his tenant, Jenae Larson, a kindergarten teacher in town, have been missing since...
Residents living below Mt. Ripinsky prepare to evacuate as rain continues to fall
Since last Wednesday, severe flooding and destructive mudslides have plagued the Haines Borough. More than 50 families have evacuated from their homes, and with no sign of the weather improving, the Borough is warning even more residents to be prepared to leave at a...
‘Haines makes it happen’: At least one woman is back in her flooded home after outpouring of support
Lindsey "Lin" Edgar strides out of her open garage hefting garbage bags full of debris. Early Saturday morning friends gathered at her flooded home. There are close to a dozen trucks parked out front. "I've got I don't even know how many people here right now. Helping...
LISTEN: Joe Aultman-Moore recounts rescue from landslide in Haines
Joe Aultman-Moore was sitting in his cabin in Haines last Wednesday when a large landslide swept through several neighboring houses. Aultman-Moore spoke with KHNS about what he saw during his rescue from the slide area.
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...
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...