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Q&A with new policeman Max Marty

Q&A with new policeman Max Marty

Police patrolman Max Marty joined the Haines police department in September 2025. Both he and police chief Jimmy Yoakum spent 17 weeks attending the state police academy in Fairbanks. The duo completed their training Feb.…

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April, in photos

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April, in photos

Legislators hope to mandate tighter PFAS regulations

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Legislators hope to mandate tighter PFAS regulations

As the Trump administration moves to rescind regulations on so-called…

Southeast king salmon harvest limit set 50% higher than last year

Southeast king salmon harvest limit set 50% higher than last year

The 2026 Southeast harvest limit for king salmon is more…

Upper Lynn Canal collared moose get a tech upgrade

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Upper Lynn Canal collared moose get a tech upgrade

Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff tagged 13 moose…

NEWS

‘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

Hundreds seek temporary relief from Haines’ summer sales tax

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Hundreds seek temporary relief from Haines’ summer sales tax

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Hybrid electric fishing boat gets traditional send-off

Hybrid electric fishing boat gets traditional send-off

by Anna Laffrey – Daily Sitka Sentinel April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Murkowski reminds legislators: State needs a real fiscal plan

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Murkowski reminds legislators: State needs a real fiscal plan

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Lutak Dock concepts to be considered during joint meeting tonight

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Lutak Dock concepts to be considered during joint meeting tonight

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News April 8, 2026

Ferry system may avert summer crisis

Ferry system may avert summer crisis

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Organizers say boost from 50th Alaska Folk Festival means this year’s is even bigger

Organizers say boost from 50th Alaska Folk Festival means this year’s is even bigger

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Ketchikan loses out in competition for free tunnel to airport

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Ketchikan loses out in competition for free tunnel to airport

by Ketchikan Daily News April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

May 1 fare increase on state ferries, first since 2022

May 1 fare increase on state ferries, first since 2022

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Gold Medal Hall of Fame completes a marriage dream

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Gold Medal Hall of Fame completes a marriage dream

by Klas Stolpe – Juneau Independent April 4, 2026April 4, 2026

U.S. Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern

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U.S. Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern

by Christine Peterson – High Country News April 2, 2026April 2, 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: 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, 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

Duly Noted: Carving, Canada, Snowboarding and more

Duly Noted: Carving, Canada, Snowboarding and more

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

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COMMUNITY

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

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

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

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Chilkat Valley tourism should not compromise environmental integrity

Chilkat Valley tourism should not compromise environmental integrity

by Chilkat Valley News

Yes to Twin Coves cabin

Yes to Twin Coves cabin

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for the work and support of Freeride event

Thank you for the work and support of Freeride event

by Chilkat Valley News

Prioritize joining demonstration for national day of protest

Prioritize joining demonstration for national day of protest

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

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

Garry Stewart remembered as a dancer, music-lover and firewood connoisseur

Garry Stewart remembered as a dancer, music-lover and firewood connoisseur

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

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