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High levels of paralytic shellfish toxin in Haines-area beaches

High levels of paralytic shellfish toxin in Haines-area beaches

Paralytic shellfish toxins have been found in shellfish collected in water around Haines. The toxins, which originate from some species of phytoplankton, can pass up the food chain when phytoplankton levels are high, accumulating in…

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Wrangell students help bring Anan bear cams online for third summer

Wrangell students help bring Anan bear cams online for third summer

By Leilani Combs The Anan Wildlife Observatory bear cameras are…

U.S. scientific instruments in oceans off Alaska and elsewhere to remain in place

News

U.S. scientific instruments in oceans off Alaska and elsewhere to remain in place

Hundreds of sophisticated monitoring instruments will remain in place in…

Dunleavy vetoes nine bills, but Alaska lawmakers override two in special session flurry

News

Dunleavy vetoes nine bills, but Alaska lawmakers override two in special session flurry

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy extended his record-high veto rate Thursday…

June, in photos

Photos of the Week

June, in photos

NEWS

Raft guides learn the sticks on an ever changing river

Local News

Raft guides learn the sticks on an ever changing river

by Lizzy Hahn June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Chilkoot campground may reopen this summer

Local News

Chilkoot campground may reopen this summer

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Religious use tax exemption headed to court

Local News

Religious use tax exemption headed to court

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Record number of solo racers to compete in bike relay this year

Local News

Record number of solo racers to compete in bike relay this year

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

Alaska Zoo responds to viral video of attack on former Kroschel brown bear

News

Alaska Zoo responds to viral video of attack on former Kroschel brown bear

by Zaz Hollander – Anchorage Daily News June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Alaska’s Murkowski among Congress members seeking to save ocean science network

Science

Alaska’s Murkowski among Congress members seeking to save ocean science network

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Columbia ferry resumes sailings Thursday after seven-month layup; Kennicott heads for maintenance

Columbia ferry resumes sailings Thursday after seven-month layup; Kennicott heads for maintenance

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

Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know.

Health

Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know.

by Sam Whitehead – KFF Health News June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Alaska attorney general among those urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

News

Alaska attorney general among those urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

by Nada Hassanein -Stateline June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Court keeps international teacher visa fees affordable for Alaska districts, but it may be too late

Education

Court keeps international teacher visa fees affordable for Alaska districts, but it may be too late

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

Planned Parenthood sues to overturn Alaska ban on telehealth abortion services

Local News

Planned Parenthood sues to overturn Alaska ban on telehealth abortion services

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline

News

Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon June 12, 2026June 12, 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

News

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: Birthday, gay croquet, a bluegrass festival and more

Duly Noted: Birthday, gay croquet, a bluegrass festival and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News June 18, 2026June 21, 2026

Duly Noted: Writers, disc golfers, little leaguers, and more

Duly Noted: Writers, disc golfers, little leaguers, and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Duly Noted: Ice cream, fishing season and more

Duly Noted: Ice cream, fishing season and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Duly Noted: Hidden paintings, fast runners and more

Duly Noted: Hidden paintings, fast runners and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

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COMMUNITY

This Week in History: Water and Sewer rate increase, dogs in the bank and more

This Week in History: Water and Sewer rate increase, dogs in the bank and more

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Blotter: June 7 – June 13

Blotter: June 7 – June 13

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Blotter: May 24 – May 30

Blotter: May 24 – May 30

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

This Week in History: Woodchips, musicians and lumber

This Week in History: Woodchips, musicians and lumber

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Blotter: May 31 – June 6

Blotter: May 31 – June 6

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

This Week in History: Bating eagles, flying and more

This Week in History: Bating eagles, flying and more

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Eating Well in the Chilkat Valley: Mushroom season

Eating Well in the Chilkat Valley: Mushroom season

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Haines Herring: RV’er First to Discover Alaska

Haines Herring: RV’er First to Discover Alaska

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Elon Musk could put his $1 trillion to a good use

Elon Musk could put his $1 trillion to a good use

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel

We should be pitching in for the cost of the AP&T rate lawsuit

We should be pitching in for the cost of the AP&T rate lawsuit

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for a successful Chilkat Triathlon

Thank you for a successful Chilkat Triathlon

by Chilkat Valley News

Haines shows up to get down

Haines shows up to get down

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

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

Former Haines administrator, artist and musician remembered as an idealist who lived a full life

Former Haines administrator, artist and musician remembered as an idealist who lived a full life

by Heather Lende – For the Chilkat Valley News

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

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