Monday, March 21 A 911 caller reported turkeys loose in the Chilkat Center parking lot. The caller was advised that 911 was for emergencies and to call back on a non-emergency line. A caller advised that an ATV rider on Second Avenue was not wearing a helmet. An officer was advised. Canada border officials advised that a […]
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Cops’ gun has a history of accidents
The pistol that Haines Borough police officer Brayton Long unintentionally shot himself with in January is a model that’s been involved in a high number of accidental shootings involving police since its embrace by departments 25 years ago. Critics of the Glock semi-automatic say its lack of an external safety, a light-pressure trigger, lack of a magazine […]
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New Year’s Eve can be fun without alcohol
There is much to be grateful for in the New Year! Haines is a fine community and there’s plenty to do that’s fun without drugs and alcohol. One of the yearly events happened at the ANB/ANS Hall New Year’s Eve because of the work and support of the following: Howsers IGA, Olerud’s, Babbling Book, The […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Oct. 19 A caller reported that as he was stopped at a Main Street stop sign around 10:30 p.m., another vehicle ran the stop sign. School district staff reported misconduct involving a controlled substance. Police responded and are investigating. Sunday, Oct. 18 A Minnesota police department requested a welfare check on a juvenile in […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Phillips family grateful for support
I want to thank all the people who helped volunteer their time in helping the family of Kathy Phillips lay her to rest. A special thanks to Jenn Walsh, Vinny Simkin, Haines Police and fire department, Diane Ahrens, Harriet Brouillette, Chilkoot Indian Association, Haines Borough, Krista Kielsmeier, and most of all the Hinkle family, because they’re the best. […]
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Home meet anchored by volunteers
The Haines High School cross-country teams hosted the home meet last weekend, and it took a lot of helpers to make it a success. Thank you to Haines School staff and parents for volunteering and cheering; especially Linnus Danner, Tiana Taylor, Ashley Sage and Darwin Feakes for their expertise; Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds for the […]
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Interim police chief winning supporters
The Haines Borough Public Safety Commission met Wednesday to hear what the community wants of its next police chief, and apparently it’s interim chief Robert Griffiths. Mayor Jan Hill said she has received a document with more than 50 signatures from residents who want the borough to encourage Griffiths to stay. Griffiths this week said he would make a […]
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Sosa hires interim police chief
A former Cordova police chief has conditionally accepted the position of interim police chief for the Haines Borough. Robert Griffiths of Scappoose, Ore., accepted manager David Sosa’s job offer Tuesday, pending completion of a background check. Sosa said he and Griffiths are in the process of discussing a salary and a start date. Griffiths worked as […]
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State’s safest town? Police tout rating
The Haines Borough Police Department this week touted a ranking of the municipality as the “safest town in Alaska,” posting a “Five Safest Cities” badge to its Facebook page. SafeWise, a private company that allows users to compare home security systems, developed a list of the top five safest cities in Alaska with populations above 2,000. The […]
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Two charges in 2013 car break-ins
Eighteen months after more than 30 cars were ransacked downtown, the assistant district attorney has brought charges against two Haines men, though the charges aren’t what some might have hoped. Court documents filed Friday charged two Haines men, aged 19 and 20, for knowingly possessing stolen property. The two misdemeanor theft charges, one for each […]