The Veterans Day dinner at the American Legion could not have happened if not for the many volunteers who turned out to help. A very special thanks to Chip and Tony Strong, who worked two days preparing the dinner. And what a dinner it was. Their spaghetti sauce was a work of culinary art. Thank […]
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Monday, Nov. 9 A caller asked police to perform a welfare check on a resident. Police were unable to make contact. The man called police to say he was tired of people checking on him and told police to leave him alone. A person turned in two gift cards found on Sixth Avenue. Sunday, Nov. […]
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Monday, Aug. 8 A caller reported a skateboarder in the middle of the road on Union Street. A caller reported a possible fraud case involving e-mail. A Helms Loop Road caller reported sometime in the last day a bear broke out the windows on their garage and scratched the side of their truck. A Helms […]
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Monday, Nov. 2 A caller reported excessive smoke from several authorized, controlled burns around town. The Haines Volunteer Fire Department was advised. A caller reported someone stole prescription medication and electronics from her unlocked vehicle at Haines Highway and Sawmill Creek Road. A case was initiated. A person turned in a wallet found on the […]
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Monday, August 1 A caller requested help contacting the Haines Animal Rescue Kennel to assist an elderly, sick cat. A caller reported locking their small child in a car. An officer responded and they found someone with a key. An officer reported a gate had been run over and was off its hinges on the […]
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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 […]
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Monday, Jan. 17 A caller reported having problems with two employees they just fired in town. An officer was advised and determined the individuals were not a threat. A caller reported being harassed by another person at a downtown tavern. No charges were filed. A caller reported no water pressure at their residence. Public works […]
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Borough explores economic development options
The Haines Borough Assembly’s commerce committee on Wednesday endorsed exploring a shift that would put its economic development efforts under a non-profit development corporation. The committee, comprised of George Campbell, Diana Lapham and Ron Jackson agreed to recommend to the full assembly that manager David Sosa be directed to flesh out the idea, working in tandem with […]
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DOT: Snowplowing, sanding will be reduced
Due to budget cuts to the state Department of Transportation, motorists should expect to be driving in more snow this winter during evenings and weekends, and on generally slicker roads. Matt Boron, station foreman for DOT in Haines, said his crews aren’t authorized to work overtime this winter and will work strictly from a priority […]
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Monday, July 25 A caller reported a bear outside their Small Tracts Road residence. An officer responded, but the bear was gone. A caller reported a loud explosion coming from a local shop. Officers and fire crew responded and found a controlled burn in a gravel area. A caller reported a blue pickup truck had […]