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Columbia ferry expected to depart Ketchikan early Wednesday after 10-day repair delay

A key engine part for the Columbia state ferry arrived in Ketchikan on Tuesday afternoon, with workers expected to immediately…

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Local News

Borough to unveil new website at end of month

by Lizzy Hahn November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

Local News

Feds to lift development restrictions on 205,000 acres near Haines

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News November 5, 2026November 6, 2026

Local News

Police chief pushes for borough to create a bear response policy

by Lizzy Hahn November 4, 2026November 6, 2026

Local News

Andi Story set for fifth House District 3 term over challenger Annette Kreitzer

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent and Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Southeast News

DOT stages equipment at Cascade Point in anticipation of ferry terminal’s first phase

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

Southeast News

Columbia ferry will miss at least a week of service due to engine trouble

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent November 3, 2026November 3, 2026

Local News

Update: Peltola retakes narrow lead, Kreiss-Tomkins still ahead in governor’s race, Story likely to win House District 3

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News November 3, 2026November 4, 2026

Local News

Bald Eagle Festival to open with new events this week

by Lizzy Hahn November 1, 2026November 4, 2026

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DULY NOTED

Duly Noted: Family, marriage, halloween and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

Duly Noted: A bike-camping adventure, climbing win, and a Halloween extravaganza

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News October 30, 2026October 30, 2026

Duly Noted: Oregon, fishing a capybara and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Duly Noted: anniversary, two goodbyes, and some awards

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News October 15, 2026October 15, 2026

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COMMUNITY

Police Blotter: Oct. 25 – Oct. 31

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

This Week in History: Zen of trap shooting and the first snowfall

November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

This Week in History: Earth, Air and Fire, swimming and more

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

Police Blotter: Oct. 17 – Oct. 24

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026

A scare at the fair: in photos

October 29, 2026October 30, 2026

Haines Herring: Forest Service to turn Tongass into election flyers

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

This Week in History: Southeast Honor Festival, a bear and more

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

This Week in History: volleyball, checking grades online and the internet

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026

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letters & OPINION

The real emergency in Alaska is keeping the public in public lands

by Adam Cuthriell

Thank you Southeast Road builders

by Chilkat Valley News

Vote Peltola, Hill and Tompkins this election day

by Chilkat Valley News

Vote Bill Hill for U.S. House

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

Frank Holmes dies at 89

by Heather Lende – For the Chilkat Valley News

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

by Chilkat Valley News

Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63

by Chilkat Valley News

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

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

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Columbia ferry expected to depart Ketchikan early Wednesday after 10-day repair delay

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NEWS

Borough to unveil new website at end of month

Feds to lift development restrictions on 205,000 acres near Haines

Police chief pushes for borough to create a bear response policy

Andi Story set for fifth House District 3 term over challenger Annette Kreitzer

DOT stages equipment at Cascade Point in anticipation of ferry terminal’s first phase

Columbia ferry will miss at least a week of service due to engine trouble

Update: Peltola retakes narrow lead, Kreiss-Tomkins still ahead in governor’s race, Story likely to win House District 3

Bald Eagle Festival to open with new events this week

DULY NOTED

Duly Noted: Family, marriage, halloween and more

Duly Noted: A bike-camping adventure, climbing win, and a Halloween extravaganza

Duly Noted: Oregon, fishing a capybara and more

Duly Noted: anniversary, two goodbyes, and some awards

COMMUNITY

Police Blotter: Oct. 25 – Oct. 31

This Week in History: Zen of trap shooting and the first snowfall

This Week in History: Earth, Air and Fire, swimming and more

Police Blotter: Oct. 17 – Oct. 24

A scare at the fair: in photos

Haines Herring: Forest Service to turn Tongass into election flyers

This Week in History: Southeast Honor Festival, a bear and more

This Week in History: volleyball, checking grades online and the internet

letters & OPINION

The real emergency in Alaska is keeping the public in public lands

Thank you Southeast Road builders

Vote Peltola, Hill and Tompkins this election day

Vote Bill Hill for U.S. House

Obituaries

Frank Holmes dies at 89

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

Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63

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