Ground shift threatens roads, homes

In what Haines Borough officials are calling "significant ground failure," cracks and heaves have recently and suddenly appeared along Oceanview Drive and Lutak Road, the main route for travelers from the ferry terminal to Haines and beyond.

Alcan racers ready; purse increased

The 43rd Alcan 200 offers $1,500 in guaranteed prize money for the first local finisher on Saturday at 42 Mile Haines Highway.

Borough manager's contract extended

The Haines Borough Assembly approved an 18-month contract extension and 2 percent pay raise for borough manager Mark Earnest following an evaluation last week.

Andes climb aims to determine true height of grand peaks

Haines resident Chandler Kemp and a hiking buddy from Sitka are waiting to see if research they conducted a year ago resolves a decades-long debate over the height of two peaks in South America.

Laughter and selflessness defined Smalley's life

Francis Lourdes Smalley, 53, died of organ failure on Jan. 7 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, surrounded by her loved ones. Dr. Patrick Smalley said he plans to have a local memorial service sometime in the next few weeks at the Port Chilkoot Bible Church for his wife and dental manager.