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Norovirus cases tied to ships visiting Haines

Norovirus cases tied to ships visiting Haines

Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Sea Bird has twice stopped in Haines this year while carrying an active norovirus outbreak. The boat’s most recent outbreak affected 20 of the 95 people aboard the ship. During that…

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

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

A “formal invitation” for Goldbelt Inc. to discuss taking over…

Petersburg woman swims the English Channel

Petersburg woman swims the English Channel

Abbey Jackson Ferree, from Petersburg now living in Fairbanks, swam…

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

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

WASHINGTON — What’s more American than apple pie? Capitalism. And…

How to use the lone stoplight in the Chilkat Valley

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How to use the lone stoplight in the Chilkat Valley

Far from cities with stoplights as far as the eye…

NEWS

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

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

by Lizzy Hahn July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Takshanuk withdraws permit after Warren family opposition

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Takshanuk withdraws permit after Warren family opposition

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News July 2, 2026July 3, 2026

Gillnetters see plentiful fish and high prices

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Gillnetters see plentiful fish and high prices

by Lizzy Hahn July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

State increases non-resident king salmon fishing

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State increases non-resident king salmon fishing

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Borough’s appeal alleges BOE errors

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Borough’s appeal alleges BOE errors

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

America’s bald eagles thrive due to Southeast Alaska’s translocation program

America’s bald eagles thrive due to Southeast Alaska’s translocation program

by Laurie Craig – Juneau Independent June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

‘Release the Miners’: Juneau pushes for local mining industry involvement to expedite enduring solution for glacial lake outburst floods

‘Release the Miners’: Juneau pushes for local mining industry involvement to expedite enduring solution for glacial lake outburst floods

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent and Ellie Ruel – Juneau Independent June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Alaska gasline corp. board member calls lawmakers ‘mosquitoes’ in AKLNG tax cut talks

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Alaska gasline corp. board member calls lawmakers ‘mosquitoes’ in AKLNG tax cut talks

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Alaska Supreme Court rules Dan J. Sullivan eligible to run for US Senate

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Alaska Supreme Court rules Dan J. Sullivan eligible to run for US Senate

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Haines to get bear education position, funded by ADFG

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Haines to get bear education position, funded by ADFG

by Melinda Munson – KHNS June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Behind the battle for Haines’ cruise ship dock

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Behind the battle for Haines’ cruise ship dock

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Assembly Briefs: Mayor joins MARAD meeting, H-1B visa and Episcopal Church’s land

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Assembly Briefs: Mayor joins MARAD meeting, H-1B visa and Episcopal Church’s land

by Lizzy Hahn June 25, 2026June 25, 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

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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: Square-dancing, recycling and more

Duly Noted: Square-dancing, recycling and more

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

Duly Noted: Writers, disc golfers, little leaguers, and more

Duly Noted: Writers, disc golfers, little leaguers, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

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COMMUNITY

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

June, in photos

June, in photos

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

This Week in History: Water and Sewer rate increase, dogs in the bank and more

This Week in History: Water and Sewer rate increase, dogs in the bank and more

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Thank you for successful Junk Day

Thank you for successful Junk Day

by Chilkat Valley News

Vote No on the Repeal of Ranked Choice Voting

Vote No on the Repeal of Ranked Choice Voting

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for studio portrait class help

Thank you for studio portrait class help

by Chilkat Valley News

Elon Musk could put his $1 trillion to a good use

Elon Musk could put his $1 trillion to a good use

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel

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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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