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Haines voters consider tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

Haines voters consider tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

Local governments across Alaska have long taxed raw materials that are extracted locally but sold elsewhere. Haines could be next. …

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2026 candidate forums and interviews

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2026 candidate forums and interviews

KHNS and the Chilkat Valley News are collaborating on candidate…

Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

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Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

Haines voters will decide in October whether to add a…

Assembly briefs: Childcare challenges, a new tour operation approved, and sales tax

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Assembly briefs: Childcare challenges, a new tour operation approved, and sales tax

The Haines Borough Assembly met on Tuesday evening to discuss…

Controversy over local election forum

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Controversy over local election forum

Some community members are accusing organizers of a local election…

NEWS

Anger at bears after local woman mauled

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Anger at bears after local woman mauled

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

Partnership forming opposite Global Ports in dock competition

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Partnership forming opposite Global Ports in dock competition

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Story and Kreitzer flagged in Department of Law’s review of campaign filings

Story and Kreitzer flagged in Department of Law’s review of campaign filings

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Payment of $1,200 PFDs begins Oct. 1

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Payment of $1,200 PFDs begins Oct. 1

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Amid ferry troubles, worries about bears Haines hosts cross country meet

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Amid ferry troubles, worries about bears Haines hosts cross country meet

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News September 7, 2026September 9, 2026

Feds seek to ‘streamline’ Arctic oil permitting, ending environment studies of individual projects

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Feds seek to ‘streamline’ Arctic oil permitting, ending environment studies of individual projects

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Forest Service surveys goshawks

Forest Service surveys goshawks

by Leilani Combs – Wrangell Sentinel September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Chilkat Valley residents collecting supplies to help after Tok wildfire

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Chilkat Valley residents collecting supplies to help after Tok wildfire

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News September 6, 2026September 6, 2026

Another explosive device found in the upper Chilkat Valley

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Another explosive device found in the upper Chilkat Valley

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News September 6, 2026September 9, 2026

Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council

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Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

Alaska to receive up to $23 million in landmark child safety settlement with Meta

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Alaska to receive up to $23 million in landmark child safety settlement with Meta

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Suicide deaths and attempts among Alaska youth continue at high rates, report shows

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Suicide deaths and attempts among Alaska youth continue at high rates, report shows

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

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2026 haines borough election

Haines voters consider tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

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Haines voters consider tax on timber, gravel and ore exports

by Avery Ellfeldt – KHNS September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

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Haines voters to decide on proposed alcohol tax

by Melinda Munson – KHNS September 12, 2026September 12, 2026

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

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DULY NOTED

Duly Noted: Volleyball, safaris, music and more

Duly Noted: Volleyball, safaris, music and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Duly Noted: Roofing, biking and goddesses

Duly Noted: Roofing, biking and goddesses

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News September 3, 2026September 7, 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

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COMMUNITY

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Fall vegetables

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Fall vegetables

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Blotter: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

Blotter: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Haines Herring: Child excited for first day of school like Frodo beginning quest to destroy one ring

Haines Herring: Child excited for first day of school like Frodo beginning quest to destroy one ring

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

This week in history: avalanche weather station and a new school lunch

This week in history: avalanche weather station and a new school lunch

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

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

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letters & OPINION

Choose a candidate who has been here long enough to understand Haines

Choose a candidate who has been here long enough to understand Haines

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for continued avalanche safety support

Thank you for continued avalanche safety support

by Chilkat Valley News

Current visitors don’t want to see more, larger cruise ships

Current visitors don’t want to see more, larger cruise ships

by Chilkat Valley News

Vote to protect seniors this fall and preserve the property tax exemption

Vote to protect seniors this fall and preserve the property tax exemption

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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