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20 summers later, Haines’ improbable golf course endures

20 summers later, Haines’ improbable golf course endures

The Valley of the Eagles Golf Course, near 1 Mile Haines Highway, is, and always has been, an operation that demands constant labor and produces no revenue. For 20 years, it has been owned by…

TOP News

Assembly ends Episcopal Church appeal

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Assembly ends Episcopal Church appeal

The Haines Borough has dropped its controversial effort to tax…

The deadline to register to vote in Alaska’s primary is this weekend

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The deadline to register to vote in Alaska’s primary is this weekend

Voters in Alaska have until July 19 to register to…

After reviving the Chamber of Commerce, Brandon moves to State Fair director position

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After reviving the Chamber of Commerce, Brandon moves to State Fair director position

In the past month, Amanda Brandon left her job as…

NEWS

Assembly Briefs: Dock, new vehicles, and outhouses

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Assembly Briefs: Dock, new vehicles, and outhouses

by Lizzy Hahn July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Hot-diggity-dog!

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Hot-diggity-dog!

by Lizzy Hahn July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Service gaps in proposed winter state ferry schedule

Service gaps in proposed winter state ferry schedule

by Larry Persily – Wrangell Sentinel July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Dunleavy sets state record for most vetoes in a single Legislature

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Dunleavy sets state record for most vetoes in a single Legislature

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Alaskans with certain low-level marijuana convictions can keep record private under new law

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Alaskans with certain low-level marijuana convictions can keep record private under new law

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

After gasline tax bill, pipeline developers plan to ask Alaskans for a few billion dollars

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After gasline tax bill, pipeline developers plan to ask Alaskans for a few billion dollars

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

New 3D security scanners at Juneau’s airport lets travelers leave laptops in carry-on luggage

New 3D security scanners at Juneau’s airport lets travelers leave laptops in carry-on luggage

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Listen: Borough assembly to consider Episcopal church taxation issue, lawsuits, plastic bags

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Listen: Borough assembly to consider Episcopal church taxation issue, lawsuits, plastic bags

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News and Melinda Munson – KHNS July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Two Coppers Casino grand opening celebrates payoff for years of effort by tribal officials and family

Two Coppers Casino grand opening celebrates payoff for years of effort by tribal officials and family

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Julie Jackson Piper named Eaglecrest’s new GM as city-owned ski area ponders private takeover of operations

Julie Jackson Piper named Eaglecrest’s new GM as city-owned ski area ponders private takeover of operations

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Under new agreement, federal government limits obstacles to oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic refuge

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Under new agreement, federal government limits obstacles to oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic refuge

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Years of repairs: lone school district maintenance employee retires

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Years of repairs: lone school district maintenance employee retires

by Lizzy Hahn July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

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2026 Governor’s Race

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

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: Summer camp, family visits, espresso cheescake and more

Duly Noted: Summer camp, family visits, espresso cheescake and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Duly Noted: Unicycles, roadtrips and more

Duly Noted: Unicycles, roadtrips and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Duly Noted: Square-dancing, recycling and more

Duly Noted: Square-dancing, recycling and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News July 2, 2026July 6, 2026

Duly Noted: Water skiing, ugly ducklings, birthdays and more

Duly Noted: Water skiing, ugly ducklings, birthdays and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News June 25, 2026June 26, 2026

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COMMUNITY

This Week in History: Brown water, fiber optic cables and new principals

This Week in History: Brown water, fiber optic cables and new principals

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Blotter: July 5 – July 11

Blotter: July 5 – July 11

July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

Blotter: June 28 – July 4

Blotter: June 28 – July 4

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

This Week in History: Tidelands, trees and more

This Week in History: Tidelands, trees and more

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

This Week in History: tourism tax, toll free calls and washouts

This Week in History: tourism tax, toll free calls and washouts

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Blotter: June 21 – June 27

Blotter: June 21 – June 27

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

From the Publisher: Updates coming to the website

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Blotter: June 14 – June 20

Blotter: June 14 – June 20

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

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letters & OPINION

Thank you for another successful art show

Thank you for another successful art show

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for medical help in the upper valley

Thank you for medical help in the upper valley

by Chilkat Valley News

A thank you for ongoing community foundation support

A thank you for ongoing community foundation support

by Chilkat Valley News

The marching band’s Bloomer Blast was a blast, eventually

The marching band’s Bloomer Blast was a blast, eventually

by Chilkat Valley News

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Obituaries

Shook remembered as an avid community volunteer with a great sense of humor

Shook remembered as an avid community volunteer with a great sense of humor

by Chilkat Valley News

Former Haines administrator, artist and musician remembered as an idealist who lived a full life

Former Haines administrator, artist and musician remembered as an idealist who lived a full life

by Heather Lende – For the Chilkat Valley News

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

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