Monday, July 18 A caller reported a bear near the American Bald Eagle Foundation. A caller reported a dispute between a male and a female on a local road. An officer responded and did not locate the people. Sunday, July 17 A caller reported a car had been parked at a trailhead for several days. State […]
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Manager proposes new police service area ballot measure
Haines Highway, Mud Bay and Lutak residents might have the opportunity to vote whether or not they want to pay for a new police service area should the borough assembly approve a ballot measure drafted by borough manager Debra Schnabel. The assembly discussed in a special meeting Tuesday an “On-Call Police Service Area” that, according to the draft […]
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Corrections
Lynn Canal Conservation’s “I love salmon because…” chalkboard won’t be going up on the old Coliseum Theater building, as the Haines Borough has already conferred with building owners for use of the windows this summer. LCC conservation coordinator Macky Cassidy said there was some confusion over who would be using the space and LCC is still in […]
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Police close Allen, Comstock Roads to arrest former resident
Allen and Comstock roads were closed for about an hour late Monday afternoon while Haines Borough police arrested a former longtime resident who had returned to town. The Alaska State Troopers had issued an arrest warrant for felony parole violations, said police chief Heath Scott. The original felony charges include violating condition of release, burglary, vehicle theft, […]
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Assembly to rezone Jones Point to light industrial
The borough assembly Tuesday unanimously confirmed the Haines Borough Planning Commission’s recommendation to rezone all heavy-industrial land at Jones Point to industrial-light commercial. The next step to rezone the land is for the borough to draft an ordinance, which would then be considered by the assembly in two public hearings before passage. The planning commission voted unanimously […]
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Court adjusts to state budget cuts
Haines District Court continues to feel the squeeze of state budget cuts. Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg held a meeting Monday to hear from the Haines community about local court services. Representatives from the state public defender’s and district attorney’s offices in Juneau, and Haines court, police department and borough officials spoke on several issues […]
Posted inNews, Alaska Marine Highway System
Cancelled ferry hurts businesses
Haines businesses took only a small hit from the cancellation of two sailings by the state ferry Columbia, which derailed plans for hundreds of passengers. However, business owners and the borough assembly say inconsistent ferry service remains a problem. Alaska Marine Highway spokesperson Aurah Landau said the Columbia was not available for its June 29 […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted
Brian and Jacqui Clay of Haines are proud grandparents. McKinley Grace Elizabeth Jones was born 8:11 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Parents are Samantha Clay and Nathan Jones of Haines. Six Haines High School graduates were among the graduates of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz., last weekend. Ryan […]
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Swinton retires from school board
A 16-year member of the Haines Borough school board has decided to move on, adding a third seat to the October municipal election ballot. Sarah Swinton has been a board member since the borough was consolidated and the school board first elected in 2002. She will leave her seat a year before her term ends. “My last kid just graduated […]
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Police warn they will cite owners for wandering dogs
Following recent reports of dog bites and attacks on cats and wildlife, the Haines Borough Police Department said it will enforce the laws against residents who let their dogs wander free. Police posted a reminder on their Facebook page last week for dog owners to keep their pets under control. Police chief Heath Scott said in the […]