The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation awarded more than $18,000 to 14 local nonprofits this week, including to new applicant the Haines Avalanche Information Center for the construction of a high-altitude weather station.
Crystal Badgley, president of the foundation board, said the avalanche information center scored highly because of its thoughtful application and the fact that it had already secured funds from the Rasmuson Foundation.
The organization is also progressive in promoting winter sports and safety,…
