The park service and police department processed the bear as a ‘Defense of Life or Property’ take. After it was shot, they discovered the bear suffered from a broken femur and dislocated hip as a result of the hazing incident. The hide and skull will be turned over to Fish and Game as is required by state law.
KHNS - Haines
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Earthquake simulator to bring jolt of awareness to Southeast and Yukon
The ‘Quake Cottage,’ an earthquake simulator, is scheduled to visit 10 communities in Southeast Alaska and the Yukon for the first time ever this fall.
AT&T says network upgrades stalled as Skagway phone issues continue
AT&T’s announced plans to upgrade the network by summer of 2016 have stalled. And people in Skagway have noticed, as they slog through another summer of cell phone problems.
Haines Borough seeking members for new Code Review Commission
Haines Borough Mayor Jan Hill hopes to make appointments to the seven-member advisory board by the Aug. 23 assembly meeting.
Why a Canadian timber company stopped selling to Haines
Canadian timber company refuses to do business in Haines after the Haines Borough demanded the company pay a sales tax.
Haines Borough tells some residents to boil water
With water pressure down, the risk of impurities getting in tap water is higher, so the borough is required to issue a boil notice.