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Two residents report theft from vehicles in town in recent weeks
Residents should think twice about what they leave in their vehicles while they’re in town. At least two people have had their wallet and purse...
Professional jet skier churns up Dangerous Waters through Southeast
It’s one thing to experience Alaska’s waterways from a ferry, cruise ship or even a fishing boat, but what about a Jet Ski, sitting atop a couple...
Whittington, former Haines senior center manager, dies at 65
Leslie Ann Whittington died Sept. 10 at her daughter's home in Olathe, Kansas, surrounded by nine of... Full story
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Army Sgt. Kelsey Hannon Brewer used CPR to save a soldier in a parking lot at Fort Riley, Kansas on Aug. 31. A certified nursing assistant, Kelsey...
Cruise bookings hint at largest passenger volume in two years
The summer 2022 cruise ship calendar projects around 88,000 passengers coming to town, the most in 20 years. “There are a lot of things that could c...
Lenora's lusty duke lures in eighth novel
Local author Lenore “Nori” Nash’s latest romance novel, “The Devil’s Own Duke,” will be published next week and promises to include...
Clerk says local Dominion voting software is secure
The Haines Brough’s voting software and equipment is a product of Dominion Voting Systems, the same company embroiled in the Trump Campaign’s alle...
First Friday features fundraiser, new Sheldon Museum exhibit
The First Friday arts scene continues on Main Street on Friday, Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m. At the Haines Brewing Company, Lizzie Jurgeleit will display about...
Candidates discuss the economy at Chamber of Commerce forum
The Haines Chamber of Commerce organized a forum Sept. 21 at the Aspen Hotel where candidates had one minute to answer 10 questions such as whether...
Hopper, banker, town leader, dies at 95
Nicki Hopper combined a career in banking with decades of quiet service to others. "She gave me a pr... Full story
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Greg Schlachter and Chris Hill married Sept. 18 at Calleva Farm in Dickerson, Md. Chris’ sisters Robin and Angie officiated Saturday’s nuptials....
One moose checked in on opening day
As of Wednesday, one hunter checked in a moose on opening day of the subsistence hunt, said Alaska Department of Fish and Game wildlife biologist...
Should town have a garbage transfer station?
The borough’s solid waste working group and Community Waste Solutions (CWS) manager Craig Franke want to know how many people would take their...
Black bear kill resulted from improper hazing, state trooper says
The local wildlife trooper and an Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist will train Haines police later this month on proper hazing methods...
Harrell sent out with a bang, donates final $1 million
In accordance with her last will and testament, the late Lucy Harrell was sent "out with a bang" Sat...
Calling all singers!
Lynn Canal Community Players’ Tod Sebens is searching for 15 local singers to perform in a musical revue that will be staged during one weekend in...
Haines fair talent show winner competes in Palmer
The day before he was to compete in the Alaska's Got Talent competition at the Alaska State Fair,...
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Dr. Kirk Mosley is the new dentist at SEARHC dental clinic. Kirk retired from a private practice in Tucson, Ariz. after 25 years there. Since 2012,...
'Operation Deishu Dawn' deploys veterans to assist in December disaster response
While many celebrated Labor Day relaxing, a group of U.S. military veterans cleared brush and...
Klukwan shareholders get cash for COVID-19 vaccines
Klukwan, Inc. shareholders are eligible to receive $225 each for showing proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Village corporation president...
New vice principal enjoys theater, learning to like rain
Ohio native Rhonda Newman, the new vice principal of Haines School, and her basset hound Slinky are settling into Haines, and still getting...
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Haines High grad Kirby Faverty, 19, has won the Mark Robb Award at Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo. The award recognizes a student...
Late Chilkoot River sockeye run causes surprise, nostalgia
Fishermen in Lutak Inlet saw a bumper run of sockeye salmon in the last two weeks of August as more than 24,000 fish passed the weir between Aug. 22...
Local lifeguard saves surfer
An experienced California surfer riding the bore tide wave on Turnagain Arm near Anchorage credits...
Five candidates run for contested school board election
Five candidates for school board are running for four open seats next month. The race is one of the first contested elections for school board in...