Articles from the August 31, 2017 edition
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Police response outside of townsite under microscope
Haines Borough Police Chief Heath Scott warned the borough assembly not to “write legislation in blood” after some assembly and community members...
Shot bear found on highway
State troopers are looking for whoever shot a brown bear near Mile 17 Haines Highway. Police and troopers received several calls during the early...
Cross-country team finishes third in state division
The Haines High School cross-country team is shaping up to be a strong one as it heads into the season, coach Chandler Kemp said. The team hosts its...
Lutak Dock plan downgraded
After its first choice was turned down for funding, the Haines Borough Assembly endorsed a less expensive Lutak Dock design plan with a decreased...
Dolphins swimmer becomes coach
Haines native Jackie St. Clair will take over as head coach of the Dolphins Swim Team this year....
Free Healthy Lifestyle classes to begin soon
SEARHC is offering a free program to boost interested residents’ health and fitness goals. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13, SEARHC’s Healthy...
Fair income on par with last year, rides to be fixed
A “big surprise” decline in Saturday admission cost the Southeast Alaska State Fair thousands of dollars, said fair director Jessica Edwards....
Klukwan and Haines students head back to school
The Phrase of the Week “Yak’éi ixwsiteení!” (It is good to see you!) greeted students Monday morning at Klukwan school on their first day...
Arts Outlook
First Friday includes game show September’s First Friday celebration will feature felted mushrooms, a game show, at the Hammer Museum and a...
This Week in History
Archive news from 50, 25 and 10 years ago. Aug. 25, 1967 The installation of the cable for...
Golf tournament raises $2,250
The local Cancer Fund Golf Tournament, managed by the Uglys, was a great success! A special thanks to the 25 players who showed up for this great...
E. coli needs attention, not apathy
I am dismayed and disappointed at the cavalier response of the borough manager to the discovery of coliform bacteria in the Mud Bay “spring....
Fire victim gives thanks for heroes
I want to tell you a story. A story of heroes and good neighbors, of people who are one in the same. I have always known that I live in the most...
Duly Noted
There will be a funeral for longtime resident Bruce Gilbert Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Haines Presbyterian Church. Bruce died Tuesday at home. He was...
Police Report
Tuesday, August 22 A citizen reported a deceased bear at 18 Mile Haines Highway. The Alaska State Troopers were advised. A caller reported a...