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...

Besides a march Friday on Main Street, the Domestic Violence Task Force in Haines is creating a moving display to bring attention to the issue and...

Are security cameras around Haines waterfront locations a good security measure or an example of Big Brother government infringing on the privacy of...

Monday, March 12 A message was relayed to a relative regarding a family death. A complaint was made about a snowplow damaging a trailer downtown. Poli...

The veterinarian who treated three ailing horses belonging to a Haines Borough police officer said the animals in mid-January were suffering...

Who has the responsibility for the humane care of horses? One would think that Haines Animal Rescue Kennel (HARK) would. They handle dogs and cats...

Monday, March 5 A caller told police a motorist had repeatedly driven drunk. An ill person reported as missing was located at a residence and taken...

Monday, Feb. 27 A business owner was assisted locating the owner of a vehicle parked three days at Third Avenue and Old Haines Highway. A caller...