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Alaska Zoo responds to viral video of attack on former Kroschel brown bear

Alaska Zoo responds to viral video of attack on former Kroschel brown bear

A brown bear at the Alaska Zoo attacked a smaller bear in a shared enclosure Saturday in the kind of violent wildlife encounter that’s normally reserved for the Alaskan wilderness. This one unfolded in front…

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June, in photos

Photos of the Week

June, in photos

Raft guides learn the sticks on an ever changing river

Local News

Raft guides learn the sticks on an ever changing river

A lunch break on a gravel bar on the Klehini…

Chilkoot campground may reopen this summer

Local News

Chilkoot campground may reopen this summer

The indefinite closure of Haines’ popular Chilkoot campground may be…

Religious use tax exemption headed to court

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Religious use tax exemption headed to court

The borough is headed to Superior Court over a decision…

NEWS

Record number of solo racers to compete in bike relay this year

Local News

Record number of solo racers to compete in bike relay this year

by Rashah McChesney – Chilkat Valley News June 17, 2026June 18, 2026

Alaska’s Murkowski among Congress members seeking to save ocean science network

Science

Alaska’s Murkowski among Congress members seeking to save ocean science network

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Columbia ferry resumes sailings Thursday after seven-month layup; Kennicott heads for maintenance

Columbia ferry resumes sailings Thursday after seven-month layup; Kennicott heads for maintenance

by Mark Sabbatini – Juneau Independent June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know.

Health

Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know.

by Sam Whitehead – KFF Health News June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Alaska attorney general among those urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

News

Alaska attorney general among those urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

by Nada Hassanein -Stateline June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Court keeps international teacher visa fees affordable for Alaska districts, but it may be too late

Education

Court keeps international teacher visa fees affordable for Alaska districts, but it may be too late

by Corinne Smith – Alaska Beacon June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Planned Parenthood sues to overturn Alaska ban on telehealth abortion services

Local News

Planned Parenthood sues to overturn Alaska ban on telehealth abortion services

by Yereth Rosen – Alaska Beacon June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline

News

Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline

by James Brooks – Alaska Beacon June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Wrangell hopes to become first Alaska location for ‘Freedom Rock’

Wrangell hopes to become first Alaska location for ‘Freedom Rock’

by Jonathan Dawe-Wrangell Sentinel June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

A Q&A with Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, candidate for governor

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A Q&A with Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, candidate for governor

by Lizzy Hahn June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Huna Totem Corporation interested in cruise ship dock

Local News

Huna Totem Corporation interested in cruise ship dock

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

New community meal in town amid rising food insecurity

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New community meal in town amid rising food insecurity

by Will Steinfeld – Chilkat Valley News June 11, 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

News

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: Birthday, gay croquet, a bluegrass festival and more

Duly Noted: Birthday, gay croquet, a bluegrass festival and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Duly Noted: Writers, disc golfers, little leaguers, and more

Duly Noted: Writers, disc golfers, little leaguers, and more

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

Duly Noted: Ice cream, fishing season and more

Duly Noted: Ice cream, fishing season and more

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

Duly Noted: Hidden paintings, fast runners and more

Duly Noted: Hidden paintings, fast runners and more

by Charlene Jones for the Chilkat Valley News May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

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COMMUNITY

This Week in History: Water and Sewer rate increase, dogs in the bank and more

This Week in History: Water and Sewer rate increase, dogs in the bank and more

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Blotter: June 7 – June 13

Blotter: June 7 – June 13

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Blotter: May 24 – May 30

Blotter: May 24 – May 30

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

This Week in History: Woodchips, musicians and lumber

This Week in History: Woodchips, musicians and lumber

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Blotter: May 31 – June 6

Blotter: May 31 – June 6

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

This Week in History: Bating eagles, flying and more

This Week in History: Bating eagles, flying and more

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Eating Well in the Chilkat Valley: Mushroom season

Eating Well in the Chilkat Valley: Mushroom season

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Haines Herring: RV’er First to Discover Alaska

Haines Herring: RV’er First to Discover Alaska

June 4, 2026June 4, 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

We should be pitching in for the cost of the AP&T rate lawsuit

We should be pitching in for the cost of the AP&T rate lawsuit

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for a successful Chilkat Triathlon

Thank you for a successful Chilkat Triathlon

by Chilkat Valley News

Haines shows up to get down

Haines shows up to get down

by Chilkat Valley News

Thank you for a successful Chilkat Triathlon

Thank you for a successful Chilkat Triathlon

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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