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Fourth of July in Haines began with a chilly morning, blossomed into a bright, warm day and ended with a light drizzle as fireworks lit up the sky....

A one-vehicle accident early on the Fourth of July killed Jonathan Michael Graham of Haines just two weeks after his 21st birthday. Graham was...

By Margaret Friedenauer Haines and Skagway - only 13 miles of water separate the two towns, but they are a world apart in gas prices. Or are they?...

When officer Simon Ford isn’t patrolling the streets for the Haines Borough Police Department, he’s the commander for the new Civil Air Pa...

"Depressed people think they know themselves, but maybe they only know their depression," stated Harvard psychiatrist Mark Epstein. When I...

A hearty thank you to all those who attended our The annual Ugly’s community fundraiser party. Your generous donations will help sponsor the...

I need to apologize to Mr. Vick for erroneously including him in with the members of the borough who voted to violate borough code. As far as serving...

I want to thank Blythe and the Sheldon Museum for doing such a wonderful job of children’s activities for the Fourth of July. In years past,...

I would like to thank everyone who helped with mud volleyball: Lyle Huff for discing the mud; Allan, Tammy, Natalie and Lindsey Jobbins; Teena and...

Thank you to all who celebrated with us at our wedding reception June 25. We are grateful for the potluck dishes, the presents of fresh salmon and...

I would like to thank my pyro crew for participating for a phenomenal performance this year: Scott Brewington, Dave McDermaid, Dave Routh, Rex Roth,...

American Legion Post 12 wants to express its appreciation and respect to Cub Scout Pack 70 for its participation in the Fourth of July flag raising...

The Haines Chamber of Commerce greatly appreciates all the folks who helped make the Fourth of July events a spectacular success. We would like to...

We want to thank everyone involved with the District 5 fundraiser held June 27th, 2011 in Skagway/Dyea. Thank you for supporting our Congressman Don...

A baby boy, Wesley Diego Hoffman, was born Tuesday, June 28 to Renee and Daymond Hoffman. Wesley was nine pounds, three ounces and 21.5 inches long....

The second public hearing for an ordinance to permit the operation of all-terrain vehicles on borough streets and roads has been set for Tuesday,...

Brian Lemcke returned to work for the Haines Borough this week, as the new interim director of public facilities. Lemcke, a former city councilor who...

The fish are running, the birds are singing, and it isn’t raining. Between April and June of this year we have only had 3 inches of rainfall....

Burl Sheldon on Tuesday shared his plans to depart as the director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Upper Lynn Canal by early September. Sheldon in an...

There are several ways to get from Seattle to Haines: fly, drive, ferry or even bike. But there’s one way that few have tried until now. Jet ski...

KHNS FM public radio station for Haines, Skagway and Klukwan surpassed its goal during its membership drive, raising a record $67,895 in pledges. The...

The Southeast Alaska State Fair is looking for dedicated artists age 10 to 19 to assist in the creation of murals to hang behind the main stage at...

The Haines Senior Center reminds local elders age 60 and older that they are invited to the center at 33 Mission Street for hot lunch, Monday through...

Known to family and friends as a jovial guy with a bushy beard and big heart, Jonathan Michael Graham died July 4, 2011 in a single-vehicle accident...

Monday, July 4 Ambulance and fire crews and police responded to a one-vehicle accident that killed Jonathan M. Graham, 21, of Haines. Police said...