Chilkat Valley News - Serving Haines and Klukwan, Alaska since 1966

Dunleavy vetoes bulk of restored ferry funding

Gov. Mike Dunleavy on April 7 vetoed two-thirds of the additional funding appropriated by lawmakers for state ferry operations. The Legislature last...

Svensons' glass mosaic for Wasilla school waits in Haines

John and Sharon Svenson's recently completed mosaic for the Iditarod Elementary School in Wasilla...

Borough manager proposes minor cuts in draft budget

On April 1, Haines Borough manager Debra Schnabel released a draft budget containing only modest cuts despite a projected decrease in revenue...

Klukwan closes village to visitors

The Klukwan community has taken several aggressive steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 including declaring a local emergency, passing a “shelter...

Lease agreement marks new phase for Eldred Rock restoration

After more than 20 years of advocacy, the restoration of Eldred Rock lighthouse is finally poised...

Live for others

Today is a troubled time for every person on this planet. Government leaders everywhere issue health mandates, and they should—it is their...

Are our protective measures enough?

Unfortunately, as the days of summer draw nearer, the number of citizens in Alaska who are infected with the virus grows. Three weeks ago, the...

Our rights are threatened by fear

Neighbors turning on neighbors is what Hitler advocated. This is not the kind of community I want to live in. Hitler ruled by persuading neighbors...

Panic is driving policy

The actions, orders and mandates of our Local, State and Federal governments are the result of panic. Rather than approach this alleged disaster in...

To our scrupulous readers,

I want to apologize for the myriad proofreading mistakes in last week’s paper. A subscriber once told me they like to get their red pens out and...

Duly Noted

Luke Hedrick has donated $1,000 each to Haines Senior Center, Haines Assisted Living and Hospice of Haines. A Haines High School graduate who works...

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Church Services Directory

Chilkat Valley Baptist Church 614 Main Street Pastor Royce L. McCoy Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Worship, 6 p.m. Worship Service Wednesday:...

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