Walker expresses hope that Haines trooper loss isn’t permanent

The Haines state trooper car parked outside of the courthouse. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker says he hopes the shutdown of Haines’ Alaska State Trooper post is not a long-term solution.
The head of troopers says right now, he has no plans to re-instate the position. The lack of a clear answer may further confuse Haines’ exploration of an expanded police service area.http://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/01TrooperwINTRO2.mp3Walker was in Haines on July 29. I