Dozens of slides covered the 10 mile stretch of road that connects downtown Haines to the freight dock, the ferry terminal and Chilkoot Lake.
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Search suspended for two Haines residents missing since landslide
Haines Mayor Douglas Olerud told the community it was more than likely that Larson and Simmons are deceased and that they cannot risk losing additional lives by putting search and rescue personnel on the slide.
Closed for the past 18 months, Haines hotel opens up for a community in need
“We didn’t open this summer,” said the Hotel Halsingland’s owner. “But I guess we’re opening this winter instead.”
More Haines residents prepared to evacuate their homes as weather deteriorates
Snow, ice and then rain complicated the efforts in Haines of city and state crews that have been working to clear roads of landslides and debris, because most of them spent the morning clearing snow before they could get to work.
In Haines, clean-up and search efforts happen in brief good-weather window
State geologists on Saturday said the ground was too unstable and recommended that search crews stay away from the slide zone.
‘Haines makes it happen’: At least one woman is back in her flooded home after outpouring of support
Along with dozens of other displaced Haines residents, Lin Edgar’s been sleeping at a hotel all week. But thanks to an outpouring of community support, her house was ready to sleep in again by Saturday night.
Search and rescue teams in Haines still hopeful they’ll find missing residents alive
Two teams searched debris that washed onto miles of shoreline north of the slide. Juneau Mountain Rescue and two dog teams stand by at the slide site, waiting for the green light from geologists to begin the land search.
Dozens of Haines residents evacuated from their homes as rain and landslides continue
Dozens more homes in Haines were evacuated Thursday night as rain continued to saturate the mountainsides near residential neighborhoods.
U.S. House passes bill to reduce landslide risks
Inspired by the deadly 2014 Oso Landslide in Washington state, the bill would establish a new landslide program within the U.S. Geological Survey.
In Haines, crews work to clear roads and storm drains, restore power and water treatment
City and state workers are busy protecting and restoring roads, the water supply and the electrical grid in Haines after heavy rainfall and numerous mudslides.