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Mining firm claims new industrial port planned in Haines

Mining firm claims new industrial port planned in Haines

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Years of repairs: lone school district maintenance employee retires

Local News

Years of repairs: lone school district maintenance employee retires

Long-time maintenance employee Gary Stigen retired from the Haines Borough…

States will shape America’s future as nation confronts a pivotal choice

News

States will shape America’s future as nation confronts a pivotal choice

A quarter millennium after its founding, the United States faces…

Rare whale carcass is a scientific treasure trove

Rare whale carcass is a scientific treasure trove

Carcasses of two rare Ziphius cavirostris, or goose-beaked whales, were discovered June…

NEWS

Many gas pipeline construction jobs will go to non-Alaskans, 2020 study indicates

Economy

Many gas pipeline construction jobs will go to non-Alaskans, 2020 study indicates

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

State closes summer Dungeness fishery early amid weak harvest

State closes summer Dungeness fishery early amid weak harvest

by Orin Pierson – Petersburg Pilot July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

July kings opening for commercial trollers expected to close this week

July kings opening for commercial trollers expected to close this week

by Cole Haddock – Daily Sitka Sentinel July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Ketchikan shipyard wins $99.6 million NOAA project

Ketchikan shipyard wins $99.6 million NOAA project

by Scott Bowlen – Ketchikan Daily News July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Two interactive cameras installed atop Five Finger Lighthouse

Two interactive cameras installed atop Five Finger Lighthouse

by Caleb Morrow – Petersburg Pilot July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Ravens, crows complicate recovery of hawk that escaped handler

Local News

Ravens, crows complicate recovery of hawk that escaped handler

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News July 5, 2026July 5, 2026

Two people ill on Ruby Princess cruise set to dock Monday in Haines

Local News

Two people ill on Ruby Princess cruise set to dock Monday in Haines

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News July 3, 2026July 8, 2026

Juneau extends ‘formal invitation’ to Goldbelt to discuss Eaglecrest takeover

Juneau extends ‘formal invitation’ to Goldbelt to discuss Eaglecrest takeover

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

Petersburg woman swims the English Channel

Petersburg woman swims the English Channel

by Orin Pierson – Petersburg Pilot July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?

News

America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?

by Ashley Murray – States Newsroom July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

How to use the lone stoplight in the Chilkat Valley

Local News

How to use the lone stoplight in the Chilkat Valley

by Lizzy Hahn July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Dunleavy approves 2027 budget, Haines in line for $7.5 million

Local News

Dunleavy approves 2027 budget, Haines in line for $7.5 million

by Lizzy Hahn July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

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2026 Governor’s Race

For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates

2026 Governor's Race

For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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: Unicycles, roadtrips and more

Duly Noted: Unicycles, roadtrips and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Duly Noted: Square-dancing, recycling and more

Duly Noted: Square-dancing, recycling and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 2, 2026July 6, 2026

Duly Noted: Water skiing, ugly ducklings, birthdays and more

Duly Noted: Water skiing, ugly ducklings, birthdays and more

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

Duly Noted: Birthday, gay croquet, a bluegrass festival and more

Duly Noted: Birthday, gay croquet, a bluegrass festival and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News June 18, 2026June 21, 2026

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COMMUNITY

Blotter: June 28 – July 4

Blotter: June 28 – July 4

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

This Week in History: Tidelands, trees and more

This Week in History: Tidelands, trees and more

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

This Week in History: tourism tax, toll free calls and washouts

This Week in History: tourism tax, toll free calls and washouts

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Blotter: June 21 – June 27

Blotter: June 21 – June 27

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

From the Publisher: Updates coming to the website

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Blotter: June 14 – June 20

Blotter: June 14 – June 20

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Haines Herring: Report: You Don’t Have Enough Money

Haines Herring: Report: You Don’t Have Enough Money

June 25, 2026July 2, 2026

This Week in History: Skit festival, phishing attacks, and a man in a tree

This Week in History: Skit festival, phishing attacks, and a man in a tree

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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letters & OPINION

A thank you for ongoing community foundation support

A thank you for ongoing community foundation support

by Chilkat Valley News

The marching band’s Bloomer Blast was a blast, eventually

The marching band’s Bloomer Blast was a blast, eventually

by Chilkat Valley News

Free piles along the highway are unsightly and should be removed

Free piles along the highway are unsightly and should be removed

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for successful Junk Day

Thank you for successful Junk Day

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

Shook remembered as an avid community volunteer with a great sense of humor

Shook remembered as an avid community volunteer with a great sense of humor

by Chilkat Valley News

Former Haines administrator, artist and musician remembered as an idealist who lived a full life

Former Haines administrator, artist and musician remembered as an idealist who lived a full life

by Heather Lende – For the Chilkat Valley News

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

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