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

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

The Haines Borough Assembly meeting on May 12 will include the first reading of the FY27 budget. The Chilkat Valley News’ Will Steinfeld and KHNS’ Melinda Munson sat down to talk about the budget process.…

TOP News

Juneau topples Haines, Skagway in track tri-meet

Sports

Juneau topples Haines, Skagway in track tri-meet

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears swept the…

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

New statewide polling shows Alaskans have near-record negative views of…

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

After four years of effort, the Alaska Legislature has passed…

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

A commercial fisherman in Kodiak will plead guilty to stealing…

NEWS

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 7, 2026

Columbia delayed two more weeks coming back to work

Columbia delayed two more weeks coming back to work

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

The 33-Mile Roadhouse closed this week

Local News

The 33-Mile Roadhouse closed this week

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

Haines receives offer from world’s largest cruise port operator

Local News

Haines receives offer from world’s largest cruise port operator

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

Alaska lawmakers raise concerns with Dunleavy’s attorney general pick ahead of confirmation vote

News

Alaska lawmakers raise concerns with Dunleavy’s attorney general pick ahead of confirmation vote

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Goldbelt Tram to remain closed at least until May 24 after accident last week that injured employees

Goldbelt Tram to remain closed at least until May 24 after accident last week that injured employees

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Alaska woman sues troopers, TV network for exploiting her role as a confidential informant

News

Alaska woman sues troopers, TV network for exploiting her role as a confidential informant

by Haley Lehman – Alaska Beacon May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Museum opens redesigned main gallery

Local News

Museum opens redesigned main gallery

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News April 30, 2026April 30, 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, 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

Duly Noted: Traveling musicians, a butterfly tree, transporting eagles and more

Duly Noted: Traveling musicians, a butterfly tree, transporting eagles and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News April 16, 2026April 19, 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

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

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

Spring Migration in the Upper Lynn Canal

Spring Migration in the Upper Lynn Canal

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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