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Bonding increasingly likely on Lutak dock

Bonding increasingly likely on Lutak dock

After a contentious Tuesday Lutak Dock meeting, there’s still no explanation for why project costs have skyrocketed, and bonding looks…

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Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ local election reporting in 2026

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Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ local election reporting in 2026

Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct.…

Global Ports exploring Bellingham homeport venture

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Global Ports exploring Bellingham homeport venture

An active cruise-dock management bid in Haines is just one…

Haines businesses brace for tariffs on Canadian lumber and groceries

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Haines businesses brace for tariffs on Canadian lumber and groceries

With Canadian tariffs set to take effect Sept. 8, Chilkat…

NEWS

Meet the new middle school and kindergarten teachers

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Meet the new middle school and kindergarten teachers

by Lizzy Hahn September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

New engineering estimates show Lutak Dock project could cost twice borough’s budget

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New engineering estimates show Lutak Dock project could cost twice borough’s budget

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

Bear killed, food cache likely human food waste

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Bear killed, food cache likely human food waste

by Lizzy Hahn and Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 31, 2026September 3, 2026

Haines bear attack victim identified, family establishes fundraiser

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Haines bear attack victim identified, family establishes fundraiser

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

GCI landline telephones experiencing statewide service disruptions

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GCI landline telephones experiencing statewide service disruptions

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

State approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition

State approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Resident mauled by bear on Mt. Riley Road

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Resident mauled by bear on Mt. Riley Road

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 29, 2026August 31, 2026

Tlingit and Haida’s effort to make land parcel ‘Indian Country’ gets Trump-era setback

Tlingit and Haida’s effort to make land parcel ‘Indian Country’ gets Trump-era setback

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Klukwan gets new teacher who doubles as principal

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Klukwan gets new teacher who doubles as principal

by Lizzy Hahn August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Assembly Briefs: Four tax questions on ballot, loan agreements and a new firetruck

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Assembly Briefs: Four tax questions on ballot, loan agreements and a new firetruck

by Lizzy Hahn August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Chilkat Valley Preschool announces closure

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Chilkat Valley Preschool announces closure

by Lizzy Hahn August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Despite promises, cost overruns likely on Lutak Dock

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Despite promises, cost overruns likely on Lutak Dock

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 26, 2026August 28, 2026

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2026 haines borough election

Fall election ballot finalized

2026 Haines Borough Election

Fall election ballot finalized

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Candidates set for October ballot

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Candidates set for October ballot

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 22, 2026August 26, 2026

Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ local election reporting in 2026

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Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ local election reporting in 2026

by Chilkat Valley News August 21, 2026August 31, 2026

Three petitions set for local ballet

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Three petitions set for local ballet

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 16, 2026August 25, 2026

DULY NOTED

Duly Noted: roofing, biking, and goddesses

Duly Noted: roofing, biking, and goddesses

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Duly Noted: Year of the Horse and visiting friends

Duly Noted: Year of the Horse and visiting friends

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Duly Noted: Weddings, birthdays, big moves and more.

Duly Noted: Weddings, birthdays, big moves and more.

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 20, 2026August 23, 2026

Duly Noted: Marriage, birthdays, goodbyes and more

Duly Noted: Marriage, birthdays, goodbyes and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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COMMUNITY

This Week in History: phone book rumors, pollution and alcohol taxes

This Week in History: phone book rumors, pollution and alcohol taxes

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

This Week in History: earthquake simulator, heating bills and a new dress code

This Week in History: earthquake simulator, heating bills and a new dress code

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Blotter: Aug. 16 – Aug. 22

Blotter: Aug. 16 – Aug. 22

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

This Week in History: Green bears, increased enrollment and stolen cars

This Week in History: Green bears, increased enrollment and stolen cars

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Blotter: Aug. 9 – Aug. 15

Blotter: Aug. 9 – Aug. 15

August 20, 2026August 26, 2026

This Week in History: school standards, registration and golf

This Week in History: school standards, registration and golf

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Police Blotter: Aug. 2 – Aug. 8

Police Blotter: Aug. 2 – Aug. 8

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

BOROUGH JOB POSTING: CAT-HERD

BOROUGH JOB POSTING: CAT-HERD

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Thank you the community foundation for preschool help

Thank you the community foundation for preschool help

by Chilkat Valley News

Community foundation support brought arts workshops to Haines

Community foundation support brought arts workshops to Haines

by Chilkat Valley News

Community foundation support was a big help in Mosquito Lake

Community foundation support was a big help in Mosquito Lake

by Chilkat Valley News

Community foundation support helped SAIL serve seniors

Community foundation support helped SAIL serve seniors

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

Frank Berry had a lifelong focus on rural, cross-cultural community needs

Frank Berry had a lifelong focus on rural, cross-cultural community needs

by Chilkat Valley News

Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63

Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63

by Chilkat Valley News

The legend of Dick Rice: guide, teacher, firefighter, dead at 74

The legend of Dick Rice: guide, teacher, firefighter, dead at 74

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

Huitger loved life in close-knit Haines

Huitger loved life in close-knit Haines

by Chilkat Valley News

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