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Wolf pack’s bold approach baffles biologists, hunters

Wolf pack’s bold approach baffles biologists, hunters

A weekend mountain goat hunting trip ended with two Haines residents packing out a dead grey wolf from a pack…

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Alaska fire marshal’s office declares Whittier cruise ship dock a ‘total loss’

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Alaska fire marshal’s office declares Whittier cruise ship dock a ‘total loss’

A hard-to-fight dock fire Monday at the relatively new, $80 million cruise…

Cabins, structures in process of being removed as moose hunting season gets started

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Cabins, structures in process of being removed as moose hunting season gets started

A year ago, the state Division of Parks and Outdoor…

Moose season off to a slow start

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Moose season off to a slow start

Billy O’Brien was the first person to report a successful…

NEWS

Cascade Point ferry terminal cost soars, second Juneau-Douglas crossing omitted in new STIP

Cascade Point ferry terminal cost soars, second Juneau-Douglas crossing omitted in new STIP

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Haines runners among those in Klondike Relay

Haines runners among those in Klondike Relay

by Lizzy Hahn September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Two bears killed, third injured in highway collision

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Two bears killed, third injured in highway collision

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Cruise ship fails to dock in Haines due to strong winds

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Cruise ship fails to dock in Haines due to strong winds

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

A target on industry, or a financial boon? Haines considers tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

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A target on industry, or a financial boon? Haines considers tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

by Avery Ellfeldt – KHNS September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

2026 candidate forums and interviews

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2026 candidate forums and interviews

by Chilkat Valley News September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

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Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

by Melinda Munson – KHNS September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

Assembly briefs: Childcare challenges, a new tour operation approved, and sales tax

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Assembly briefs: Childcare challenges, a new tour operation approved, and sales tax

by Lizzy Hahn September 10, 2026September 16, 2026

Controversy over local election forum

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Controversy over local election forum

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Anger at bears after local woman mauled

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Anger at bears after local woman mauled

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Partnership forming opposite Global Ports in dock competition

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Partnership forming opposite Global Ports in dock competition

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Story and Kreitzer flagged in Department of Law’s review of campaign filings

Story and Kreitzer flagged in Department of Law’s review of campaign filings

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

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2026 haines borough election

A target on industry, or a financial boon? Haines considers tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

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A target on industry, or a financial boon? Haines considers tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

by Avery Ellfeldt – KHNS September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

2026 candidate forums and interviews

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2026 candidate forums and interviews

by Chilkat Valley News September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

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Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

by Melinda Munson – KHNS September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

Fall election ballot finalized

2026 Haines Borough Election

Fall election ballot finalized

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

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DULY NOTED

Duly Noted: baby’s first ferry ride, a big cabbage, and more

Duly Noted: baby’s first ferry ride, a big cabbage, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Duly Noted: Volleyball, safaris, music and more

Duly Noted: Volleyball, safaris, music and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Duly Noted: Roofing, biking and goddesses

Duly Noted: Roofing, biking and goddesses

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 3, 2026September 7, 2026

Duly Noted: Year of the Horse and visiting friends

Duly Noted: Year of the Horse and visiting friends

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

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COMMUNITY

This Week in History: a new album, mimes and sales tax

This Week in History: a new album, mimes and sales tax

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Police Blotter: Sept. 6 – Sept. 12

Police Blotter: Sept. 6 – Sept. 12

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Exclusive interview: AI, Trump saves Lutak Dock and solve childcare crisis

Exclusive interview: AI, Trump saves Lutak Dock and solve childcare crisis

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Fall vegetables

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Fall vegetables

September 10, 2026September 17, 2026

Blotter: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

Blotter: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Haines Herring: Child excited for first day of school like Frodo beginning quest to destroy one ring

Haines Herring: Child excited for first day of school like Frodo beginning quest to destroy one ring

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

This week in history: avalanche weather station and a new school lunch

This week in history: avalanche weather station and a new school lunch

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

This Week in History: phone book rumors, pollution and alcohol taxes

This Week in History: phone book rumors, pollution and alcohol taxes

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Young people should run for office, and be welcomed

Young people should run for office, and be welcomed

by Chilkat Valley News

Vote for age and experience over youth and enthusiasm

Vote for age and experience over youth and enthusiasm

by Chilkat Valley News

It’s short-sighted to assume newcomers are incapable of understanding Haines

It’s short-sighted to assume newcomers are incapable of understanding Haines

by Chilkat Valley News

Here’s how I’m voting this fall

Here’s how I’m voting this fall

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

Frank Berry had a lifelong focus on rural, cross-cultural community needs

Frank Berry had a lifelong focus on rural, cross-cultural community needs

by Chilkat Valley News

Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63

Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63

by Chilkat Valley News

The legend of Dick Rice: guide, teacher, firefighter, dead at 74

The legend of Dick Rice: guide, teacher, firefighter, dead at 74

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

Huitger loved life in close-knit Haines

Huitger loved life in close-knit Haines

by Chilkat Valley News

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