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State Forest carbon offsets “on pause”

State Forest carbon offsets “on pause”

Carbon offset office shifting away from avoidance credits once pitched for Haines State Forest

The State of Alaska is pausing a carbon credit initiative that had been projected to potentially generate over a hundred million dollars of revenue from the Haines State Forest. State forest timber has long generated…

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SEARHC Hospital nearing final approval

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SEARHC Hospital nearing final approval

The borough may soon give the final go-ahead for Southeast…

Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates

Education

Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates

Six candidates for Alaska governor from across the political spectrum…

Federal job cuts in Alaska among the deepest in the nation, analysis shows

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Federal job cuts in Alaska among the deepest in the nation, analysis shows

Alaska lost a higher percentage of its federal workforce last…

Locals, cruise ship crew, visitors, unite for soccer game

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Locals, cruise ship crew, visitors, unite for soccer game

Forty people representing at least a dozen nationalities came together…

NEWS

State on alert after measles detected in Anchorage

Local News

State on alert after measles detected in Anchorage

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Alaska Airlines almost doubles its number of Boeing 737 freighters

Alaska Airlines almost doubles its number of Boeing 737 freighters

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Petersburg crew revives Sitka deckhand with CPR after overboard near-drowning

Petersburg crew revives Sitka deckhand with CPR after overboard near-drowning

by Orin Pierson – Petersburg Pilot July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Sitka, cruise lines, negotiate taxes after Skagway’s lawsuit

Sitka, cruise lines, negotiate taxes after Skagway’s lawsuit

by Shannon Haugland – Daily Sitka Sentinel July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Flooding from glacial outburst damages Fish Creek site near Hyder

Flooding from glacial outburst damages Fish Creek site near Hyder

by Scott Bowlen – Ketchikan Daily News July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

No seine midweek opening due to low pink slamon numbers

No seine midweek opening due to low pink slamon numbers

by Scott Bowlen – Ketchikan Daily News July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Murkowski’s ‘landless’ bill advances to US Senate floor

Murkowski’s ‘landless’ bill advances to US Senate floor

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Juneau nonprofits don’t charge sales tax; the Assembly is considering changing that

Juneau nonprofits don’t charge sales tax; the Assembly is considering changing that

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Assembly Briefs: Borough prepares to solicit offers on cruise dock, and more

Local News

Assembly Briefs: Borough prepares to solicit offers on cruise dock, and more

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

The fair, in photos

Local News

The fair, in photos

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

Discovery of explosives on Klehini flats triggers controlled response, plane crash scare

Local News

Discovery of explosives on Klehini flats triggers controlled response, plane crash scare

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

Listen: Haines assembly to discuss leasing Port Chilkoot dock, alcohol tax and more

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Listen: Haines assembly to discuss leasing Port Chilkoot dock, alcohol tax and more

by Melinda Munson – KHNS and Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News July 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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2026 Governor’s Race

Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates

Education

Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

A Q&A with Tom Begich who visited Haines during the Fair

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A Q&A with Tom Begich who visited Haines during the Fair

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News July 31, 2026August 5, 2026

Alaska governor’s race survey: AI policy and news sources

2026 Governor's Race

Alaska governor’s race survey: AI policy and news sources

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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

Duly Noted

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Duly Noted: New blooms, old friends and more

Duly Noted: New blooms, old friends and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Duly Noted: Dogs and bikes and other fun stuff

Duly Noted: Dogs and bikes and other fun stuff

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Duly Noted: Summer camp, family visits, espresso cheescake and more

Duly Noted: Summer camp, family visits, espresso cheescake and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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COMMUNITY

BOROUGH JOB POSTING: CAT-HERD

BOROUGH JOB POSTING: CAT-HERD

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Police Blotter: July 26 – August 1

Police Blotter: July 26 – August 1

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Chickens, the gateway animal

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Chickens, the gateway animal

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

This Week in Fair History

This Week in Fair History

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

This Week in History: Brown water, fiber optic cables and new principals

This Week in History: Brown water, fiber optic cables and new principals

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Blotter: July 5 – July 11

Blotter: July 5 – July 11

July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

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

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letters & OPINION

No on Ballot Measure 2

No on Ballot Measure 2

by Chilkat Valley News

Free piles a boon in Haines

Free piles a boon in Haines

by Chilkat Valley News

Pool the result of generous community, borough and good staff

Pool the result of generous community, borough and good staff

by Chilkat Valley News

Thankful for this year’s excellent fair

Thankful for this year’s excellent fair

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

Marjory “June” Miller remembered for keeping family close, staying true to herself

Marjory “June” Miller remembered for keeping family close, staying true to herself

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

Marilyn Wilson remembered as “vault of knowledge and history”

Marilyn Wilson remembered as “vault of knowledge and history”

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News

Memorial service scheduled for longtime resident Ruth Dick

Memorial service scheduled for longtime resident Ruth Dick

by Heather Lende – For the Chilkat Valley News

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

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