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Posted inLocal News

Police chief pushes for borough to create a bear response policy

Lizzy Hahn by Lizzy Hahn November 4, 2026November 6, 2026

The Haines Borough police chief plans to create a bear and wildlife policy, as the police department doesn’t have one formally written. Currently, the department is following guidelines from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game when officers respond to bear calls, said police chief Jimmy Yoakum. He said those guidelines are not written down, […]

Posted inWildlife, Public Safety, Local News

Bear killed, food cache likely human food waste

Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News by Will Steinfeld - Chilkat Valley News August 31, 2026November 4, 2026
Posted inLocal News, Wildlife

First Alaska mule deer harvest follows years of fleeting appearances in the state

Yereth Rosen - Alaska Beacon by Yereth Rosen - Alaska Beacon June 2, 2026June 2, 2026
Posted inLocal News, Wildlife

Moose season closes; 24 reported taken by Wednesday

Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News October 8, 2025October 8, 2025
Posted inLocal News

Kroschel, staff, say close to 20 animals missing after raid on wildlife center

Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
(Courtesy/Sheri Loomis) The remains of an injured moose killed by Haines Borough acting police chief Michael Fullerton, photographed on Dec. 18, in Haines, Alaska.
Posted inLocal News, Haines Borough, Public Safety

Police chief, assembly member clash over moose’s fate

Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News January 24, 2025January 24, 2025
A brown bear munches on a dandelion snack on May 27, 2024 near mile 17 of the Haines Highway. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Posted inLocal News, Public Safety

Woman totals car after hitting bear on the highway

Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News November 14, 2024November 14, 2024
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The Crowes’ crow answers to Kevin, enjoys beach walks

Kyle Clayton - Chilkat Valley News by Kyle Clayton - Chilkat Valley News August 27, 2020October 8, 2025
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Reward up in bear killings

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News December 9, 2010June 15, 2026
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Trooper seizes 8 fish pots

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News July 1, 2010June 5, 2026
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