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Cruise passengers weigh-in on Haines, tourist attractions

Cruise passengers weigh-in on Haines, tourist attractions

Haines is considering port management that could increase number of annual cruise visitors

Monday welcomed in the first real summer weather of the year, and the first real summer crowds: more than 2,000 passengers off Cunard Cruise Line’s Queen Elizabeth. Currently, there are just a handful of those…

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This convicted felon gets $1 million a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.

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This convicted felon gets $1 million a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.

Slow internet? Read the text-only version. This article was produced for…

Tour boat freed after being stranded in the Chilkat River Flats

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Tour boat freed after being stranded in the Chilkat River Flats

A commercial tour boat ran aground during low tide Friday…

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

Matt Heilala, a Republican and a podiatrist, says he’s running…

Clara Nevada, Eldred Rock and the light that guides the way

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Clara Nevada, Eldred Rock and the light that guides the way

More than a century after a fatal shipwreck on Eldred…

NEWS

Alaska lawmakers approve one-time funding for K-12 schools, plus energy relief

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Alaska lawmakers approve one-time funding for K-12 schools, plus energy relief

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Alaska Legislature adjourns regular session with special gasline session set for Thursday

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Alaska Legislature adjourns regular session with special gasline session set for Thursday

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Dolly Varden derby sees slow start

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Dolly Varden derby sees slow start

by Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

17 graduate from Haines High School

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17 graduate from Haines High School

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

“The experts are saying drastically different things,” say assembly members on Lutak Dock

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“The experts are saying drastically different things,” say assembly members on Lutak Dock

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

New bald eagle stamp unveiled in Haines

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New bald eagle stamp unveiled in Haines

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News May 21, 2026May 25, 2026

Dunleavy calls special session Thursday on Alaska gasline tax break

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Dunleavy calls special session Thursday on Alaska gasline tax break

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Freight haulers, air carriers, even post office adds fuel surcharges

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Freight haulers, air carriers, even post office adds fuel surcharges

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Global Ports visits Haines, no official offer made on cruise ship dock

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Global Ports visits Haines, no official offer made on cruise ship dock

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Assembly briefs: A new direction on the budget, a Lutak Inlet tour and a cop on call

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Assembly briefs: A new direction on the budget, a Lutak Inlet tour and a cop on call

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Southeast Alaskans largely critical of new direction on Tongass management plan, process

Southeast Alaskans largely critical of new direction on Tongass management plan, process

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Haines grad designs pioneering hybrid fishing vessel

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Haines grad designs pioneering hybrid fishing vessel

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

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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: Scholarship winners, dogs in motorcycles and more

Duly Noted: Scholarship winners, dogs in motorcycles and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 21, 2026May 24, 2026

Duly Noted: Visits, anniversaries, record-setters and more

Duly Noted: Visits, anniversaries, record-setters and more

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

Duly Noted, and Tattoo-ly noted

Duly Noted, and Tattoo-ly noted

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 7, 2026May 11, 2026

Duly Noted: Celebrating a 100th birthday, a wedding, a car fire, and more

Duly Noted: Celebrating a 100th birthday, a wedding, a car fire, and more

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

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COMMUNITY

This Week in History: local projects and a traffic light for cyclists

This Week in History: local projects and a traffic light for cyclists

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Blotter: May 2 – May 16

Blotter: May 2 – May 16

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

This Week in History: Puppeteers, a new crane at the Small Boat Harbor and a new fire truck

This Week in History: Puppeteers, a new crane at the Small Boat Harbor and a new fire truck

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Blotter: April 22 – April 25

Blotter: April 22 – April 25

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Royal Caribbean Janitors Frantically Cleaning Glaciers Before the Start of Cruise Season

Royal Caribbean Janitors Frantically Cleaning Glaciers Before the Start of Cruise Season

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Blotter: April 12 – April 25

Blotter: April 12 – April 25

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Chilkat Valley News lands seven journalism awards

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Blotter: April 6 – April 11

Blotter: April 6 – April 11

April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

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Garden Edition

A whole-garden approach for the Victory Garden

A whole-garden approach for the Victory Garden

by Erika Merklin – For the Chilkat Valley News April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

How to keep the garden blooming all season – succession planting with flowers

How to keep the garden blooming all season – succession planting with flowers

by Sabine Churchill – for the Chilkat Valley News April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Some of my favorite tips and tricks from 30 years of gardening in the Chilkat Valley

Some of my favorite tips and tricks from 30 years of gardening in the Chilkat Valley

by Mardell Gunn April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Our Favorite Tools and Resources at Henderson Community Farm

Our Favorite Tools and Resources at Henderson Community Farm

by Liz Landes – for the Chilkat Valley News April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Pass the plastic bag ban

Pass the plastic bag ban

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for the efforts to clean up marine debris

Thank you for the efforts to clean up marine debris

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for making a Night on the Steinway concert a success

Thank you for making a Night on the Steinway concert a success

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for help with the Haines Health Fair

Thank you for help with the Haines Health Fair

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

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

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

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