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Monday, May 14 A caller reported a moose headed toward a residence near Carr’s Cove. A caller reported a person was handling trash inappropriately o...

Stephannie M. Quinn, 26, of Juneau was sentenced March 27 after pleading guilty to driving under the influence on Sept. 21. Quinn came to the...

Monday, May 7 Police were informed about an abandoned vehicle on Haines Borough property on Mathias Avenue. A caller requested a phone number for a...

Haines Borough Police Chief Gary Lowe said he’s pursuing local hire in the wake of resignations from the department. Recent departures have reduced...

Monday, April 30 A caller requested assistance with her vehicle that was broken down on FAA Road. A friend was contacted. An officer issued a verbal...

In last week’s paper, we asked several Haines Borough leaders their views on what constituted economic development. Ideas ranged from attracting...

Monday, April 23 Juveniles were reported smoking marijuana in a residential area. A caller reported a restraining order had been violated. A tire on...

Monday, April 16 An officer warned a motorist for speeding. Sunday, April 15 A caller reported a domestic dispute at a Mosquito Lake residence. A...

Closure of the Elks Lodge is a big loss for our community, but perhaps inevitable. Elks membership was in decline and there didn’t seem to be...

I was extremely interested about the outcome of the McEwen case, but disappointed that the 60-day jail sentence was suspended. I just got a sticker...

Haines police officer Cassandra McEwen was sentenced to a 60-day suspended jail sentence and to not own, possess or have custody of horses for five ye...

Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety tele-communicators. Communications officers are...

Sunday, April 8 A caller reported unsupervised, small children at the skate park. A parent picked up the children, and police referred the incident... Full story

In an interview this week, Haines police officer Cassandra McEwen said she would plead guilty to three misdemeanor animal abuse charges filed against...

The Haines Borough Assembly has scheduled meetings and public hearings for review of the fiscal year 2013 budget. All meetings will be in the...

Monday, April 2 A large rock causing a traffic hazard was reported at 2 Mile Lutak Road. A 911 hang-up call was determined to be a misdial, and...

The Haines Borough is seeking a federal grant to purchase and install a new dispatch console that would improve response to 911 calls. “Thank goodne...

Monday, March 26 A caller reported two intoxicated people passed out in front of a motel. An employee was notified and said the people had left. A...

Small towns can be wonderful and they can be downright cruel. I know a woman in this town who has been knocked down, kicked, and threatened. There...

In regards to recent letters to the Chilkat Valley News, one can only wonder about the caliber of officers of the Haines Borough Police Department. I...

The recent case of animal cruelty is the worst I ever heard. The saddest thing of all, it was by one of our own police officers, someone who was...

After considerable discussion, the Haines Borough Assembly has dropped the idea of making its harbormaster a “peace officer.” That puts the local...

Sunday, March 18 Callers reported trucks speeding on Fourth Avenue and Lutak Spur Road. Police told them to slow down. A caller reported he had been...

Haines Borough police chief Gary Lowe this week placed officer Cassandra McEwen on paid, administrative leave, beginning March 10. McEwen is the...