Monday, June 13 A Mathias Avenue resident reported a moose cow and two calves in her yard. Police received a stalking order from the court to serve on a Haines resident. Police arrested a 50-year-old Haines man for first-degree burglary. A resident of a local trailer park reported someone keeps parking in a vehicle in […]
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Monday, May 30 A caller asked for help with a person regarding mental issues. Police responded and took the person to the clinic. A caller reported a restraining order had been violated. Police responded and found the complaint was unfounded. A caller near 31 Mile Haines Highway reported her dog had eaten rotten meat she […]
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Monday, Dec. 9 An apparently intoxicated person called from 31 Mile Haines Highway, but the call was cut short by a man who could be heard saying profane things in the background. Dispatch contacted the parties and determined they seemed intoxicated but not experiencing an emergency. Troopers were advised. A caller reported they had to […]
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Monday, May 2 A caller reported a boulder in Lutak Road past the ferry terminal. State road crews removed the boulder. A person reported an abandoned vehicle on New Hart Road. A school bus driver reported a driver did not stop for flashing lights. Police initiated a case. A caller reported a horse loose near 4 Mile […]
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Mew remodel improves view of raptors
The American Bald Eagle Foundation is grateful for the generous grant from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation. Our mew remodel to allow public viewing of our raptors has made an amazing difference in the viewing of our raptors. With the grant we were able to purchase welded vinyl coated fencing to enable our raptors to get additional sunlight, […]
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Chamber study quantifies nonprofit contributions
The financial impact of local nonprofits has come to the fore of political discussions in recent years, as state and federal funds dwindle and the Haines Borough questions what role it should take in supporting the organizations. A new report released by the Haines Chamber of Commerce offers perspective on how nonprofits contribute to the community through […]
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Assembly OKs property tax exemptions
When the Soboleff-McRae Veterans Village applied for a property tax exemption for the second floor of its downtown building in 2014, the Haines Borough Assembly’s denial of the request sparked a discussion on how nonprofits apply and qualify for property tax exemptions. Last week, almost 18 months later, the assembly put into practice the new rules it […]
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Police Report
Monday, March 14 Dispatch received a request from the courts. An officer was advised. A local man reported a possibly injured raven on Main Street. The American Bald Eagle Foundation was advised. A woman reported a possibly abandoned vehicle on Helms Loop. An officer was advised. Sunday, March 13 No calls. Saturday, March 12 Dispatch received a […]
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Foundation grant opened eagle mews
The American Bald Eagle Foundation is grateful for the generous grant from the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation. Our mew remodel to allow public viewing of our raptors has made an amazing difference. With the grant we were able to purchase welded, vinyl-coated fencing, enabling our raptors to get additional sunlight, rain and snow by removing one wall in each mew. […]
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Officer targets alcohol, drug issues
The Haines Borough Police Department’s new officer is hoping to ramp up enforcement of drug and alcohol-related crimes, including driving under the influence and over-serving at local bars. Chris Brown, 37, started on the job Feb. 12. Before moving to Haines, Brown worked for seven years as a sheriff’s deputy with the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Department […]