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In an interview this week, Haines police officer Cassandra McEwen said she would plead guilty to three misdemeanor animal abuse charges filed against...

The future of the annual, Fourth of July fireworks display was in question this week, following a 4-1 vote by the Haines Borough Assembly March 27...

Developer John Floreske Jr. is seeking a preliminary permit for a hydro-electric project at Walker Lake. The plant would generate 3,600...

Stores in Haines could now advertise they offer Interior-bound motorists the last groceries for 400 miles. Madley’s, the sole grocery store in...

A meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, April 13 is aimed at determining if there’s interest enough to keep open the Haines Elks Lodge. It’s the...

The job shuffle at city hall continued this week with the temporary hire of Phil Benner as harbormaster, and a four-month extension for facilities...

Haines Borough Tourism Director Tanya Carlson last week said the new “Backroads Alaska” campaign aims to bring additional cruise ships to the...

The local Democratic Party caucus will be held April 14, 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center. The event is open to registered Democrats and voter...

Jamie Knudsen is the new office manager of the Haines Chamber of Commerce, taking over the job from...

The Haines Borough received 11 applications for the vacant harbormaster position as of March 29, according to clerk Julie Cozzi. Harbormaster Ed...

The Haines Borough Assembly last week rescinded a February disaster declaration for sloughing of the Mount Ripinsky hillside at Lutak Road. Borough...

Can the Haines Borough dispose of surplus equipment through an online auction site like eBay? As members of the Haines Borough Assembly on March 27 di...

The Haines Emblem Club installed its officers Sunday. Pictured are Gary Stigen, junior past...

The Haines Borough Assembly has scheduled meetings and public hearings for review of the fiscal year 2013 budget. All meetings will be in the...

Lt. Steve Hall of the Alaska State Troopers in Juneau this week said an investigation in connection with a seizure of guiding equipment and records...

By Pam Randles Birds are arriving for spring. Pigeon guillemots and surf scoters have come from the open ocean to breed. The guillemots, with their...

A memorial service for longtime resident and retired state Department of Transportation engineer...

The 13 entrants in Sunday’s Olen Nash Memorial Big Air Contest tested their mettle at Three...

Interim harbormaster Phil Benner, right, and Wayne Walter carry palms offered at the Blessing of...

Koa Doddridge helps reset pins for bowlers during the annual spring bowl-a-thon for Big Brothers...

Laurie Dadourian and Sandy Barclay snowshoe down Mount Ripinsky recently....

Monday, April 2 A large rock causing a traffic hazard was reported at 2 Mile Lutak Road. A 911 hang-up call was determined to be a misdial, and...

Jean and Ron Smith spent their winter in Sun City, Ariz. where they caught up with many Haines friends. They spent Thanksgiving with Nancy and Ken Ser...

They say you’re a geezer if you spend your day wondering why things aren’t as good as they were back when you were a kid. Call me King Geezer, the... Full story

Regarding officer McEwen: Wow! What happened to the Haines I grew up in? Have we changed so much that we think it is okay to crucify one of our own?...