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State school funding helps but questions linger

State school funding helps but questions linger

The Haines Borough School District will likely see a funding boost from the legislature’s new budget, but may not know the final amount until after the next school year starts. In recent months, superintendents across…

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Beerfest 2026: By the numbers

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Beerfest 2026: By the numbers

$5,000 – the rough amount that Chef Travis Kukull spent…

Duly Noted: Hidden paintings, fast runners and more

Duly Noted

Duly Noted: Hidden paintings, fast runners and more

David Young Nanney, Jr., owner of the Chilkat Eagle B&B…

Juneau welcomes canoes ashore Tuesday ahead of 2026 Celebration’s opening

Juneau welcomes canoes ashore Tuesday ahead of 2026 Celebration’s opening

Celebration, one of the largest cultural events in Alaska, will…

NEWS

KHNS to host Dance Party, Canadian DJ

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KHNS to host Dance Party, Canadian DJ

by Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News May 29, 2026May 30, 2026

Appeals court says Alaska has the right to make ConocoPhillips oil well data public

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Appeals court says Alaska has the right to make ConocoPhillips oil well data public

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Alaska cruise line experiments with alternative fuel

Alaska cruise line experiments with alternative fuel

by Tom Banse – for the Alaska Beacon May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Alaska Legislature approves civics education requirement for all Alaska high schoolers

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Alaska Legislature approves civics education requirement for all Alaska high schoolers

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Chilkoot Indian Association’s Brouillette named tribal administrator of the year

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Chilkoot Indian Association’s Brouillette named tribal administrator of the year

by Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Memorial Day draws dozens to Haines, Klukwan for ceremonies

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Memorial Day draws dozens to Haines, Klukwan for ceremonies

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay extended registration, numbers still dwindle

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Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay extended registration, numbers still dwindle

by Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News May 28, 2026May 29, 2026

Sauser, Katzeek, Hotch elected to Chilkoot tribal council

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Sauser, Katzeek, Hotch elected to Chilkoot tribal council

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Ministerial association holds annual blessing of the fleet

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Ministerial association holds annual blessing of the fleet

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Chilkoot campground closed indefinitely

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Chilkoot campground closed indefinitely

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News May 27, 2026May 28, 2026

Cruise passengers weigh-in on Haines, tourist attractions

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Cruise passengers weigh-in on Haines, tourist attractions

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News and Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News May 26, 2026May 27, 2026

This convicted felon gets $1 million a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.

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This convicted felon gets $1 million a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.

by Kyle Hopkins – Anchorage Daily News/ProPublica May 26, 2026May 26, 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: Scholarship winners, dogs in motorcycles and more

Duly Noted: Scholarship winners, dogs in motorcycles and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 21, 2026May 24, 2026

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

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COMMUNITY

Blotter: May 17 – May 23

Blotter: May 17 – May 23

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

This Week in History: Leafletting, paintball tournament and postmasters

This Week in History: Leafletting, paintball tournament and postmasters

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

This Week in History: local projects and a traffic light for cyclists

This Week in History: local projects and a traffic light for cyclists

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Blotter: May 2 – May 16

Blotter: May 2 – May 16

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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

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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

Governor failed Alaska gasline legislation homework

Governor failed Alaska gasline legislation homework

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel

Pass the plastic bag ban

Pass the plastic bag ban

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for the efforts to clean up marine debris

Thank you for the efforts to clean up marine debris

by Chilkat Valley News

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

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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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