Runoff from the December rains carried debris into the field, which sits below an old, decommissioned petroleum pipeline.
"Lutak Road"
Climate change, wetter weather could put more Haines homes in jeopardy
Last week’s storm and landslides revealed that much of Haines, where there are no building codes, wasn’t constructed with landslides in mind.
Large landslide in Haines prompts evacuations and a search for missing people
The Haines Borough requested helicopter backup from the Coast Guard and National Guard. Locals took out boats to help.
Haines police ordered to stop responding to calls outside the townsite
Since 2017, Haines police have been responding to calls from outside of the townsite, even though it is a violation of the town charter.
Bear cub killed after collision with car in Haines
A brown bear cub was struck and killed by a driver in Haines recently. Wildlife trooper Trent Chwialkowski said the incident happened July 28 in the late evening around mile 9 of Lutak Road.
Following trooper loss, Haines looks at expanding police service
Haines’ loss of state trooper may trigger a major change to the way local police service is funded and structured. The trooper loss might result in an expansion of Haines police jurisdiction – from just the townsite to borough-wide.