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Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ local election reporting in 2026

Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ local election reporting in 2026

Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 6. That means it’s crunch time here at the Chilkat…

TOP News

DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown

Local News

DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs, says reopening date still unknown

Workers are taking on a list of repairs to the…

Finalist for Haines police position withdraws application

Finalist for Haines police position withdraws application

Updated at 8:40 p.m. on Aug. 20 Haines borough deputy…

Skagway state ferry terminal closed indefinitely

Local News

Skagway state ferry terminal closed indefinitely

Skagway will be indefinitely without state ferry service after cracks…

Four new high school teachers welcome students as school starts in Haines

Local News

Four new high school teachers welcome students as school starts in Haines

As students poured into school Tuesday morning in Haines, familiar…

NEWS

Kroschel returns, surrenders to law enforcement

Local News

Kroschel returns, surrenders to law enforcement

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

Juneau Assembly to sell City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute, which plans to demolish building for new $40M complex

Juneau Assembly to sell City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute, which plans to demolish building for new $40M complex

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Annette Kreitzer highlights longtime state experience, resource development as District 3 challenger

Local News

Annette Kreitzer highlights longtime state experience, resource development as District 3 challenger

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Citing major structural damage, DOT suspends ferry service to Skagway

Citing major structural damage, DOT suspends ferry service to Skagway

by Melinda Munson – KHNS August 15, 2026August 16, 2026

Amid widespread opposition, Alaska governor’s gasline compromise bill appears dead on arrival

News

Amid widespread opposition, Alaska governor’s gasline compromise bill appears dead on arrival

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

Landless Natives bill wins approval in U.S. Senate committee

Landless Natives bill wins approval in U.S. Senate committee

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel and Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

Pilot rescued after Seaplanes floatplane makes emergency landing in Mendenhall River next to airport

Pilot rescued after Seaplanes floatplane makes emergency landing in Mendenhall River next to airport

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Pink salmon start to show up after ‘very weak’ early run

Pink salmon start to show up after ‘very weak’ early run

by Orin Pierson – Petersburg Pilot and Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

October ballot begins to take shape

Local News

October ballot begins to take shape

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 13, 2026August 14, 2026

Bears, Port Chilkoot dock management, and repealing the ban on plastic bags

Local News

Bears, Port Chilkoot dock management, and repealing the ban on plastic bags

by Lizzy Hahn August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Safe Streets Action Plan up for public comment

Local News

Safe Streets Action Plan up for public comment

by Lizzy Hahn August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Rural Health Transformation Program advances Haines projects

Local News

Rural Health Transformation Program advances Haines projects

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

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2026 Governor’s Race

Alaska Republican candidate for governor appears to massively violate a donation limit

News

Alaska Republican candidate for governor appears to massively violate a donation limit

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

After Alaska’s ‘final four’ primary, a silent primary may decide who’s on the ballot in November

2026 Governor's Race

After Alaska’s ‘final four’ primary, a silent primary may decide who’s on the ballot in November

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates

Education

Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

A Q&A with Tom Begich who visited Haines during the Fair

Local News

A Q&A with Tom Begich who visited Haines during the Fair

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News July 31, 2026August 5, 2026

Alaska governor’s race survey: AI policy and news sources

2026 Governor's Race

Alaska governor’s race survey: AI policy and news sources

by Nathaniel Herz – Northern Journal July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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

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DULY NOTED

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 20, 2026

Duly Noted: Marriage, birthdays, goodbyes and more

Duly Noted: Marriage, birthdays, goodbyes and more

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

Duly Noted

Duly Noted

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Duly Noted: New blooms, old friends and more

Duly Noted: New blooms, old friends and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

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COMMUNITY

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

Blotter: July 26 – Aug. 1

Blotter: July 26 – Aug. 1

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

This Week in History: school standards, registration and golf

This Week in History: school standards, registration and golf

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Police Blotter: Aug. 2 – Aug. 8

Police Blotter: Aug. 2 – Aug. 8

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

BOROUGH JOB POSTING: CAT-HERD

BOROUGH JOB POSTING: CAT-HERD

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Police Blotter: July 26 – August 1

Police Blotter: July 26 – August 1

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Chickens, the gateway animal

Eating well in the Chilkat Valley: Chickens, the gateway animal

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

The fair, in photos

The fair, in photos

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Thank you for supporting the Haines Dolphin swim team

Thank you for supporting the Haines Dolphin swim team

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for supporting Chilkat Forever at the SEAK Fair

Thank you for supporting Chilkat Forever at the SEAK Fair

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you, from The Salvation Army

Thank you, from The Salvation Army

by Chilkat Valley News

1916 fire was our warning

1916 fire was our warning

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

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

Marjory “June” Miller remembered for keeping family close, staying true to herself

Marjory “June” Miller remembered for keeping family close, staying true to herself

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News

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