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When a Haines High School student called for help as he began to choke at school Monday, Natalie Benassi’s instincts kicked in. “This is not only...

A year after state funding cuts caused Lynn Canal Counseling to fold into Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, another Haines nonprofit is str...

Climate change could be the culprit causing peculiar bird species to turn up in the valley this winter. Saturday’s annual Audubon Christmas Bird...

The faux fireplace roared as residents waited patiently in line with an armful of gifts and goodies to send to family and friends for the holidays...

The Haines Borough Planning Commission had doubts Tuesday about how many projects in the 2025 Comprehensive Plan the borough can actually complete....

The State of Alaska has adopted new regulations governing cleanup of contaminated sites – most of them more stringent. The new cleanup levels potent...

A new pilot program for seniors to join elementary school students for lunches in the school cafeteria will be put to the test in January. The...

Haines organizations are working together to expand and connect trails over lands held by different owners to create a two-mile loop near town....

A 28-year-old Haines man was arrested Thursday involving a felony assault charge in which the victim was “pistol whipped” and shot at twice from...

All of Haines and Skagway went black for 13 minutes Monday as winter electricity demands maxed out power systems. Darren Belisle, Alaska Power and...

Put on your holiday best, dress your pets, prepare your snowshoes and get your taste buds ready for holiday events in Haines this weekend. Pet picture...

That familiar red kettle and ringing bell are back at Haines stores this holiday season. But before you pass by without a thought, that shiny bucket i...

Haines Assisted Living welcomed Stephanie Pattison back to Haines as the new nurse administrator last month. After restructuring HAL staff, board...

Monday’s Heliski Map Committee meeting was its last, despite long discussion on wildlife habitat and clerical map errors leaving unfinished...

Drivers on Haines Highway observed the speed limit through the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, which remained at 55 mph during this year’s Alaska Bald...

With the Alaska state troopers and the Haines fire department stretched thin, a new Haines Search and Rescue team allows community members with...

In August, Will Hickman was hired as Haines Borough public works superintendent. At 26, he may be the youngest person ever to hold that position....

Volunteerism is valued in Haines, and a new committee aims to promote and encourage involvement by local residents. Volunteer Haines, a subcommittee...

The estate of former Haines mayor, farmer and science teacher Robert “Bob” Henderson has donated $220,000 and about 30,500 shares of stock from...

The Haines School library got a boost thanks to a nationally known author. The library will buy new iPads and video equipment with a $3,000 grant...

Tough women on skates could bust onto the Haines scene. A Facebook post to generate interest in forming a local roller derby team garnered more than...

So, if you flip a switch, why do the lights come on? Haines High School senior Jordan Stigen not only had the answer, but described this bit of...

The Jehovah’s Witness community in Haines is growing, prompting the group to rent a larger space for religious services. Reid Blank, representative...

For Haines High School students, sex education will be more than just learning to say no. In an eight-minute-long special meeting Tuesday, the Haines...

Haines Animal Rescue Kennel has room to grow. Long-time Haines resident and philanthropist Lucy Harrell earlier this year donated her property – a...