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Sow and four cubs draw attention, tension to crowded Chilkoot corridor

Sow and four cubs draw attention, tension to crowded Chilkoot corridor

The unusual sight of a brown bear sow with four cubs in tow is drawing bear watchers, photographers and enthusiasts to the crowded Chilkoot corridor this year. For many, it’s a chance for a…

TOP News

Fishermen frustrated by Fish and Game meeting absence

Local News

Fishermen frustrated by Fish and Game meeting absence

Frustration among Lynn Canal gillnetters about state fisheries management grew…

DDF hosting first tournament of the season in Haines

Local News

DDF hosting first tournament of the season in Haines

The newest iteration of the Haines High School Debate, Drama…

Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ 2025 local election reporting.

Local News

Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ 2025 local election reporting.

Our next borough election is set to take place on…

NEWS

New planner finishes first month in the job

Local News

New planner finishes first month in the job

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Assembly Briefs: Dock frustration, revenue drop, cruise ship proposal, and heliski regulations

Local News

Assembly Briefs: Dock frustration, revenue drop, cruise ship proposal, and heliski regulations

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Assembly asks for tower ban, rejects Jones Point tower lease.

Local News

Assembly asks for tower ban, rejects Jones Point tower lease.

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Trollers to get third limited king opening

Trollers to get third limited king opening

by Daily Sitka Sentinel September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

The messy reality of feeding Alaska

News

The messy reality of feeding Alaska

by Eva Holland – High Country News September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

Forecasters calling for rain, high-water after stretch of dry weather

Local News

Forecasters calling for rain, high-water after stretch of dry weather

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

After weekend fight with sibling, Haines man arrested, charged with assault and escaping

Local News

After weekend fight with sibling, Haines man arrested, charged with assault and escaping

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

ConocoPhillips plans large layoffs, potentially slowing or reversing Alaska’s oilfield jobs growth

Economy

ConocoPhillips plans large layoffs, potentially slowing or reversing Alaska’s oilfield jobs growth

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

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Gatherer’s Notebook

Cold, wet season sends plants for a loop

Cold, wet season sends plants for a loop

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Gatherer’s Notebook: When life gives you poo, make paper

Gatherer’s Notebook: When life gives you poo, make paper

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News June 7, 2025June 8, 2025

Gatherer’s Notebook: With spring hooligan run imminent, locals lay out the components of a successful harvest

Gatherer’s Notebook: With spring hooligan run imminent, locals lay out the components of a successful harvest

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News April 17, 2025June 7, 2025

DULY NOTED

Duly Noted: Birds, bunnies, birthdays, and more

Duly Noted: Birds, bunnies, birthdays, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Duly Noted: Guacamole, galleries, good music, and more

Duly Noted: Guacamole, galleries, good music, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Duly Noted: Books, betrothal

Duly Noted: Books, betrothal

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Duly Noted: Heists, opera, local food, strong men

Duly Noted: Heists, opera, local food, strong men

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

Duly Noted: “I’ll never wear another hat,” Girl Scouts, Costumes, and Bingo

Duly Noted: “I’ll never wear another hat,” Girl Scouts, Costumes, and Bingo

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Duly Noted: Betrothal, broccoli, bingo, brothers, and more

Duly Noted: Betrothal, broccoli, bingo, brothers, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Duly Noted: Students, summer visits, baptisms, and more

Duly Noted: Students, summer visits, baptisms, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Duly Noted: Watermelon eating contest, a visiting trivia hero, competitive croquet, hazardous waste and an high-profile internship

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

This Week in History: Insurance rates, a “new economy” and no money for a border station

This Week in History: Insurance rates, a “new economy” and no money for a border station

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

This Week in History: New gear for the public library, the Windy Craggy mine, new population counts

This Week in History: New gear for the public library, the Windy Craggy mine, new population counts

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

This Week in History: Forking, hobbits, and a bridge over the Chilkat River

This Week in History: Forking, hobbits, and a bridge over the Chilkat River

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

This Week in History: A lobbying trip, heli-tours, Haines’ sewage lagoon

This Week in History: A lobbying trip, heli-tours, Haines’ sewage lagoon

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

This Week in History: Haines teachers, a top teacher award,

This Week in History: Haines teachers, a top teacher award,

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025

This Week in History: Freeride ski tour, Mud Bay seeks fire service, new subsistence fishing rules outlined

This Week in History: Freeride ski tour, Mud Bay seeks fire service, new subsistence fishing rules outlined

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

This Week in History: Restricting public comment, a friendship pole, board cutting criticism

This Week in History: Restricting public comment, a friendship pole, board cutting criticism

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

This week in history: Ferry LeConte helps to rescue two in near-tragic canoeing mishap

This week in history: Ferry LeConte helps to rescue two in near-tragic canoeing mishap

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

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letters & OPINION

Norton is a fair-minded candidate for borough assembly

Norton is a fair-minded candidate for borough assembly

by Chilkat Valley News

Give Norton your vote for Assembly

Give Norton your vote for Assembly

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you to the talented artists who exhibited work

Thank you to the talented artists who exhibited work

by Chilkat Valley News

More billionaire influence means a less healthy America

More billionaire influence means a less healthy America

by Chilkat Valley News

Sargent is the best candidate for assembly

Sargent is the best candidate for assembly

by Chilkat Valley News

Sargent will bring no-nonsense approach to assembly

Sargent will bring no-nonsense approach to assembly

by Chilkat Valley News

Don’t cut off Southeast Alaska’s access to EVs

Don’t cut off Southeast Alaska’s access to EVs

by Chilkat Valley News

Continue to exercise your precious rights

Continue to exercise your precious rights

by support

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