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Sledding, sunshine in Haines as Juneau breaks snowfall record

Sledding, sunshine in Haines as Juneau breaks snowfall record

There are more official ways to measure the amount of snowfall in Haines this year, but the sledding hill on Mount Riley Road might be the most fun way to do it. The sledding hill…

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Scenes from the Klukwan school circus

Local News

Scenes from the Klukwan school circus

Clowns, elephants and wolves filled the Klukwan School gymnasium during…

Assembly briefs: ADUs return, trouble in the garden, severance tax arguments voiced

Government & Elections

Assembly briefs: ADUs return, trouble in the garden, severance tax arguments voiced

ADUs return The assembly heard a first salvo of public…

Haines starts strong at Gold Medal

Sports

Haines starts strong at Gold Medal

Through two rounds, the Deishú Merchants look like a team…

NEWS

As waters around Alaska warm, algal toxins are turning up in new places in the food web

Science

As waters around Alaska warm, algal toxins are turning up in new places in the food web

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Washington state man convicted on drug charges related to two overdose deaths in Skagway

Washington state man convicted on drug charges related to two overdose deaths in Skagway

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Wednesday Gold Medal elimination day sends eight teams out of tournament

Sports

Wednesday Gold Medal elimination day sends eight teams out of tournament

by Klas Stolpe – Juneau Independent March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The deadline to apply for the PFD is next week

Local News

The deadline to apply for the PFD is next week

by Jasz Garrett – Juneau Independent March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Juneau officially has its snowiest winter on record

Juneau officially has its snowiest winter on record

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Dunleavy seeks huge tax break for Alaska LNG Project, says state won’t benefit from any revenue if it isn’t built

News

Dunleavy seeks huge tax break for Alaska LNG Project, says state won’t benefit from any revenue if it isn’t built

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

March, in photos

Local News

March, in photos

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News, Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News and Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Assembly fails to overturn heliport decision

Local News

Assembly fails to overturn heliport decision

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Four people died in B.C. avalanches Sunday, including one in Haines Pass

Local News

Four people died in B.C. avalanches Sunday, including one in Haines Pass

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News and Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

One dead in an avalanche near Pleasant Camp

Local News

One dead in an avalanche near Pleasant Camp

by Lizzy Hahn – Chilkat Valley News March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Rough draft of revised Tongass plan envisioning more resource development released for public comment

Rough draft of revised Tongass plan envisioning more resource development released for public comment

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Listen: Assembly to consider accessory dwelling units, bulk ore containerization and a contentious heliport permit decision

Local News

Listen: Assembly to consider accessory dwelling units, bulk ore containerization and a contentious heliport permit decision

by Melinda Munson – KHNS and Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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DULY NOTED

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

Duly Noted: Chicken tragedy, romance books, ski-race disqualification and more

Duly Noted: Chicken tragedy, romance books, ski-race disqualification and more

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

Duly Noted: Surfing, strandings, wild game, and more

Duly Noted: Surfing, strandings, wild game, and more

by [email protected] March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

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COMMUNITY

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

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

Blotter: March 15 – March 21

Blotter: March 15 – March 21

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Haines Herring: Matanuska Ferry To Take Final Voyage to Haines

Haines Herring: Matanuska Ferry To Take Final Voyage to Haines

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

This Week in History: Average Haines age, extreme ski contest and border relocation

This Week in History: Average Haines age, extreme ski contest and border relocation

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Donate to support the Chilkat Valley News.

March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Blotter: March 7 – March 14

Blotter: March 7 – March 14

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

This Week in History: Insurance rates, a “new economy” and no money for a border station

This Week in History: Insurance rates, a “new economy” and no money for a border station

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

This Week in History: New gear for the public library, the Windy Craggy mine, new population counts

This Week in History: New gear for the public library, the Windy Craggy mine, new population counts

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

This Week in History: Forking, hobbits, and a bridge over the Chilkat River

This Week in History: Forking, hobbits, and a bridge over the Chilkat River

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

This Week in History: A lobbying trip, heli-tours, Haines’ sewage lagoon

This Week in History: A lobbying trip, heli-tours, Haines’ sewage lagoon

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

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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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