Tuesday, June 20 A caller reported a speeding vehicle on Mud Bay Road. The driver was issued a verbal warning. Police received a report of a wallet lost on Main Street. Wednesday, June 21 An alarm was activated at the water treatment plant. Staff was advised. A caller reported two people walking with kegs on […]
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Duly Noted
Haines had a chance to roll out the welcome mat an extra day for junior high basketball players here from Juneau for the Triple Threat Tournament, when a Sunday ferry was canceled due to high winds. Coaches Matt Davis, Tiffany DeWitt and Lori Giddings arranged extra basketball play, and technology teacher Sam McPhetres set up Super Bowl viewing in the school common […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, June 13 A report of an injured eagle on Mud Bay Road was referred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation. A citizen reported a flower pot was pushed over near Port Chilkoot Dock. The flower pot was returned to its original location. A citizen reported receiving a fraudulent telephone call advising them they could lower […]
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Bald eagle shot near Mud Bay, treated in Sitka
An injured bald eagle brought to the American Bald Eagle Foundation last week had been shot. Raptor curator Leia Minch said the adult eagle arrived at the foundation at 8 a.m. Monday, June 12 with a wing injury and head trauma. Haines Animal Rescue Kennel director Tracy Mikowski received the initial call from a construction crew building […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, June 6 A report of an injured eagle at 34 Mile Haines Highway was referred to the American Bald Eagle Foundation. A citizen reported permitted signs were removed on Beach Road. The signs were returned and put back up. A citizen reported being harassed on Small Tracts Road. The person was referred to court for […]
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Police Report
Monday, July 6 A caller reported campers parked on Beach Road longer than 24 hours. An officer contacted one of the camper owners, who said they would leave the area. Police placed a warning on the other camper. Canadian police asked for help locating the owner of an abandoned vehicle in Teslin, Y.T. The owner […]
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Whitehorse players fill weekend tournament
The Haines Bridge Club hosted Southeast Alaska’s sectional bridge tournament at the American Bald Eagle Foundation Thursday through Sunday. About 65 players competed, and Haines residents Sally and Bob Lix, Roger Schnabel and Fred Shields, Rob Miller and sister Connie Sayler finished in the top 12 players after four days of competition. Tournament chair Sally Lix said […]
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Mountain race caps Winter Fest
Winter Fest saw a strong local turnout in its inaugural year, despite cancelled ferries and a closed Haines Highway that blocked out-of-town participation. “We anticipated quite a few from Yukon and Juneau, so yes, it did impact the turnout,” said tourism director and event organizer Leslie Ross of the windy, snowy weather. “I think next […]
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Sixth-graders grateful for job-shadowing
Haines sixth-graders recently participated in a job shadowing experience with several businesses and organizations in the community. We appreciate the chance for students to learn about the skills and character traits necessary to be successful in a workplace. Thank you to staff at KHNS, Olerud’s, Haines Fire and Police Departments, Alaska State Parks, Mountain Market, […]
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Raptor handler tops in bird training
The American Bald Eagle Foundation’s raptor curator is the first in Alaska and one of only 68 people in the world to become a certified professional bird trainer. The certification will allow her to offer workshops to other Alaskan facilities and improve avian husbandry in Haines. “I want to start raising the bar for Alaskan […]