Monday, July 28 A caller reported a sign posted on the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street violated election laws. Police told the caller the sign was a Department of Transportation issue. Two callers reported unattended children stepping into FAA Road. Police took the children back to their parents, who were camping nearby, and […]
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Posted inThank You Letters
You are the wind in our SAILs
I would like to thank this amazing community for your support of Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) and some our community’s most vulnerable citizens- seniors and people with disabilities. The generosity and support of our friends and neighbors is nothing short of inspiring! Last year SAIL helped 93 individuals by promoting options to live as […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, September 11 A burglar alarm was accidentally activated on Chilkat Lake Road. A caller reported a bear in an apple tree on Small Tracts Road. Haines PD responded to a report of someone threatening to damage a residence on Beach Road. A found box of brackets was returned to the owner. A Main Street […]
Posted inNews, Haines Borough
Two of these four candidates will be Haines’ next assembly members
What is the single biggest issue facing Haines? Maidy: The single biggest issue facing Haines is polarization. We are a town of very strong opinions and that leads to gridlock when it comes to decision-making. It’s time we put past differences aside and work towards rebuilding our infrastructure such as the sewage treatment plant, the public […]
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Police Report
Monday, Aug. 12 A welfare check resulted in taking an ill man to the clinic. A caller reported “heavy marijuana usage” in the campground at Fort Seward. A caller reported an apparent drunk driver on 1 Mile Haines Highway heading into town. Police were unable to locate the vehicle described as a blue Silverado. Police […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, September 4 A Deishu Drive caller reported a possible trespasser. Haines Police Department received a request for a welfare check at 33 Mile Haines Highway. A caller requested extra patrols due to speeding vehicles on Union Street. A caller reported a vehicle parked where prohibited on Third Avenue and Main Street. A Deishu Drive caller […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Explanation of wooden cut-outs I wanted to set the record straight on why there have been wooden, cut-out animals in front of the borough office. A few weeks ago I was called and asked if the Friends of the Library still had the picket fences used for a Lighting of the Library several years ago. The caller […]
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Police Report
Monday, July 21 An elderly woman died at a residence on Small Tracts Road. A person reported a water leak on Soap Suds Alley. Public works said they already were working on leaky valves there. A woman came to the police station to report an ex-boyfriend threatened her over the phone. She was referred to […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, August 28 A Haines Area caller reported a lost brown leather wallet. Haines PD investigated a report of a protective order violation. A caller reported a speeding vehicle on Oslund Drive. A Third Avenue caller reported a lost gem stone. A caller reported hazardous driving and suspicious behavior on Beach Road. A caller reported […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted
Personal to Snookums: I deeply regret accusing you of cheating on your diet. I had no idea a perfume from Buckshot & Bobby Pins could smell so much like sugar cookies. Please forgive me. P. S. You’re looking great! (28b) FOR SALE: 300-gallon home fuel heating tank with filter and shut-off valve. Excellent condition. $375 […]