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After a decade, the Chilkat king salmon sport fishery is open

After a decade, the Chilkat king salmon sport fishery is open

Haines’ king salmon sport fishery is once more open to anglers, even as state fish forecasters project a smaller run of Chilkat kings this year. For nearly a decade, sport fishing for king salmon has…

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With new grant, organizers eye ArtFest expansion

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With new grant, organizers eye ArtFest expansion

It’s the fourth year of the Chilkat Valley’s annual spring…

Sitkans seeking results from SEARHC session

Sitkans seeking results from SEARHC session

In the annual public meeting with SEARHC officials on April…

Assembly Briefs: Smith writes big check, assembly considers major changes

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Assembly Briefs: Smith writes big check, assembly considers major changes

Severance tax fails A flurry of final votes on major…

NEWS

Pilot hospitalized after rescue from downed plane near Juneau

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Pilot hospitalized after rescue from downed plane near Juneau

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Alaska Forest Service facility slated for closure amid federal restructuring

Alaska Forest Service facility slated for closure amid federal restructuring

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Contractor presents Lutak Dock concepts

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Contractor presents Lutak Dock concepts

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Listen: Assembly to consider severance taxes, accessory dwelling units, and the value of the Freeride World Tour

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Listen: Assembly to consider severance taxes, accessory dwelling units, and the value of the Freeride World Tour

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News and Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

A year and a half after it burned down, Quickshop owner prepares to reopen

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A year and a half after it burned down, Quickshop owner prepares to reopen

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy signs nearly $450M supplemental budget to cover state expenses this year

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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy signs nearly $450M supplemental budget to cover state expenses this year

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Marsupial on the run gets shot at the good life

Marsupial on the run gets shot at the good life

by Ellie Ruel – Juneau Independent April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Budget Nuggets: Manager’s budget proposes spending savings to keep services steady

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Budget Nuggets: Manager’s budget proposes spending savings to keep services steady

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Alaska Seaplanes gets approval for new departure, landing paths to reduce flight disruptions

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Alaska Seaplanes gets approval for new departure, landing paths to reduce flight disruptions

by Alix Soliman-KTOO April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

April, in photos

Photos of the Week

April, in photos

by Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture

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‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Record-breaking Easter egg hunt at the Haines school

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Record-breaking Easter egg hunt at the Haines school

by Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News April 9, 2026

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2026 Governor’s Race

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: Traveling musicians, a butterfly tree, transporting eagles and more

Duly Noted: Traveling musicians, a butterfly tree, transporting eagles and more

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

Duly Noted: Easter eggs, boat engines and a moose stalker

Duly Noted: Easter eggs, boat engines and a moose stalker

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News April 9, 2026April 13, 2026

Duly Noted: Beads, burritos and Baja

Duly Noted: Beads, burritos and Baja

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News April 2, 2026April 6, 2026

Duly Noted: Eight-ball Tournament, gardening and more

Duly Noted: Eight-ball Tournament, gardening and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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COMMUNITY

Blotter: April 6 – April 11

Blotter: April 6 – April 11

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

This Week in History: Bikes, books, biennial theater festival

This Week in History: Bikes, books, biennial theater festival

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Police Blotter: March 29 – April 4

Police Blotter: March 29 – April 4

April 9, 2026

It’s a great time to consider growing your own vegetables

It’s a great time to consider growing your own vegetables

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Eating Well in the Chilkat Valley: A basic bread recipe

Eating Well in the Chilkat Valley: A basic bread recipe

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

March, in photos

March, in photos

March 26, 2026April 9, 2026

Scenes from the Klukwan school circus

Scenes from the Klukwan school circus

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

This Week in History: Alaska snowboarder wins, NSRAA funding cuts, church takes a ride

This Week in History: Alaska snowboarder wins, NSRAA funding cuts, church takes a ride

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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letters & OPINION

An apology for my involvement in a landlord-tenant dispute

An apology for my involvement in a landlord-tenant dispute

by Chilkat Valley News

Candy-fueled Easter is an unhealthy, inappropriate and wasted opportunity

Candy-fueled Easter is an unhealthy, inappropriate and wasted opportunity

by Chilkat Valley News

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Edible plants in the Chilkat Valley

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Edible plants in the Chilkat Valley

by Judy Hall Jacobson – for the Chilkat Valley News

Chilkat Valley tourism should not compromise environmental integrity

Chilkat Valley tourism should not compromise environmental integrity

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

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

Degen remembered as an intellectual force, powerful orator, artist

Degen remembered as an intellectual force, powerful orator, artist

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

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