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Man convicted in Haines child sexual abuse case

Man convicted in Haines child sexual abuse case

Advocates stress early reporting

A 53-year-old former Haines resident, Brian Kurtzman, was convicted late last month on 11 counts of sexual abuse and sexual assault of a minor. Kurtzman sexually abused a child he met while he was a…

TOP News

Borough receives a million dollars for childcare, hasn’t decided how to spend it.

Local News

Borough receives a million dollars for childcare, hasn’t decided how to spend it.

The Haines Borough has been awarded a million dollars in…

Q&A: Corinna Cook on Ice, Memory and the Alaska-Yukon border

Local News

Q&A: Corinna Cook on Ice, Memory and the Alaska-Yukon border

Juneau Author Corinna Cook is heading to the Chilkat Valley…

State profiting from higher prices for Alaska oil on U.S. West Coast

News

State profiting from higher prices for Alaska oil on U.S. West Coast

The first month of the U.S. war against Iran caused…

NEWS

UAS, Goldbelt Heritage launch Indigenous health and healing ‘learning pathway’

UAS, Goldbelt Heritage launch Indigenous health and healing ‘learning pathway’

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

SEARHC plans new medical services building in Wrangell

SEARHC plans new medical services building in Wrangell

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Assembly to hear budget, the Haines Economic Development Corporation, new Lutak tour permit

Local News

Assembly to hear budget, the Haines Economic Development Corporation, new Lutak tour permit

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News and Melinda Munson – KHNS May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Juneau topples Haines, Skagway in track tri-meet

Sports

Juneau topples Haines, Skagway in track tri-meet

by Klas Stolpe – Juneau Independent May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Alaskans are more pessimistic about the state’s economy now than they were in 2020

Economy

Alaskans are more pessimistic about the state’s economy now than they were in 2020

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Legislature approves extra legal help for Alaskans who can’t afford attorneys

News

Legislature approves extra legal help for Alaskans who can’t afford attorneys

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Kodiak fisherman will plead guilty to stealing trees from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest

Kodiak fisherman will plead guilty to stealing trees from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Quick Shop reopens to crowds, fanfare

Local News

Quick Shop reopens to crowds, fanfare

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

Same fuel, new price

Local News

Same fuel, new price

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

After failed Upper Lynn Canal union push, AP&T workers regroup on Prince of Wales

Local News

After failed Upper Lynn Canal union push, AP&T workers regroup on Prince of Wales

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Trumpet student assists mayor in time of need

Local News

Trumpet student assists mayor in time of need

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News May 7, 2026May 12, 2026

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2026 Governor’s Race

Governor’s race survey: the PFD question. (And ferries.)

2026 Governor's Race

Governor’s race survey: the PFD question. (And ferries.)

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Governor’s race survey: How much money would you propose for schools? And: cars.

2026 Governor's Race

Governor’s race survey: How much money would you propose for schools? And: cars.

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Governor’s race survey: Should Alaska spend millions more on its huge LNG project? Plus, Alaska books.

2026 Governor's Race

Governor’s race survey: Should Alaska spend millions more on its huge LNG project? Plus, Alaska books.

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Alaska’s candidates for governor weigh in on oil taxes, and how to cook fish

News

Alaska’s candidates for governor weigh in on oil taxes, and how to cook fish

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal January 12, 2026March 28, 2026

DULY NOTED

Duly Noted: Visits, anniversaries, record-setters and more

Duly Noted: Visits, anniversaries, record-setters and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Duly Noted, and Tattoo-ly noted

Duly Noted, and Tattoo-ly noted

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 7, 2026May 11, 2026

Duly Noted: Celebrating a 100th birthday, a wedding, a car fire, and more

Duly Noted: Celebrating a 100th birthday, a wedding, a car fire, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Duly Noted: The Boston Marathon, a visit to an old friend, a muddy hike and the Rainbow Toot Toots

Duly Noted: The Boston Marathon, a visit to an old friend, a muddy hike and the Rainbow Toot Toots

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News April 25, 2026April 26, 2026

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COMMUNITY

This Week in History: Puppeteers, a new crane at the Small Boat Harbor and a new fire truck

This Week in History: Puppeteers, a new crane at the Small Boat Harbor and a new fire truck

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Blotter: April 22 – April 25

Blotter: April 22 – April 25

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Royal Caribbean Janitors Frantically Cleaning Glaciers Before the Start of Cruise Season

Royal Caribbean Janitors Frantically Cleaning Glaciers Before the Start of Cruise Season

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Blotter: April 12 – April 25

Blotter: April 12 – April 25

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Chilkat Valley News lands seven journalism awards

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Blotter: April 6 – April 11

Blotter: April 6 – April 11

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

April, in photos

April, in photos

April 9, 2026April 25, 2026

This Week in History: Bikes, books, biennial theater festival

This Week in History: Bikes, books, biennial theater festival

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

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Garden Edition

A whole-garden approach for the Victory Garden

A whole-garden approach for the Victory Garden

by Erika Merklin – For the Chilkat Valley News April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

How to keep the garden blooming all season – succession planting with flowers

How to keep the garden blooming all season – succession planting with flowers

by Sabine Churchill – for the Chilkat Valley News April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Some of my favorite tips and tricks from 30 years of gardening in the Chilkat Valley

Some of my favorite tips and tricks from 30 years of gardening in the Chilkat Valley

by Mardell Gunn April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Our Favorite Tools and Resources at Henderson Community Farm

Our Favorite Tools and Resources at Henderson Community Farm

by Liz Landes – for the Chilkat Valley News April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Thank you for making a Night on the Steinway concert a success

Thank you for making a Night on the Steinway concert a success

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for help with the Haines Health Fair

Thank you for help with the Haines Health Fair

by Chilkat Valley News

Juneau Empire shuts office where 8 people worked a few years ago; now appears to be seeking 1 salesperson

Juneau Empire shuts office where 8 people worked a few years ago; now appears to be seeking 1 salesperson

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent

Thank you to those who helped extinguish car fire on the highway

Thank you to those who helped extinguish car fire on the highway

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

Carol Clifton leaves legacy of creativity, quick wit

Carol Clifton leaves legacy of creativity, quick wit

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

Longtime Haines Firefighter, church leader dies in Fairbanks

Longtime Haines Firefighter, church leader dies in Fairbanks

by Chilkat Valley News

Kistler remembered for patience, positivity, volunteerism

Kistler remembered for patience, positivity, volunteerism

by Heather Lende – For the Chilkat Valley News

Longtime Haines Resident Dies at 84

Longtime Haines Resident Dies at 84

by Chilkat Valley News

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