The state’s charges include three felonies and allege that Steve Kroschel inflicted “severe prolonged physical pain or suffering” on his animals.
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Southeast State Fair brings the sound of music — and chainsaws — to Haines fairgrounds
The small ensemble was one of many that came to town for the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Aside from the near-constant music, the big draw on Saturday was a logging show.
Police defuse explosives found in Haines eagle preserve
The explosive was commercial grade and is typically used to ignite larger explosives.
4 Alaska communities could get millions in FEMA disaster funding
The money would come from a grant program that aims to help state, local and tribal governments prepare for flooding, erosion, earthquakes and more.
Faced with surging power bills, the Haines landfill is going off-grid
The baling process significantly reduces how much space the garbage occupies, solving a major real estate problem. But it also takes a lot of power, which historically has come from the local utility, Alaska Power and Telephone.
Pride flags back up at Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon
Besides serving as a popular tourist destination, the Red Onion Saloon has been a local meeting place for drag events and all things queer. But until recently, the new owner had a No Pride flags policy, although she donated money to the Pride Committee and hosted a Pride event. Some in the LGBTQ+ community are…