Haines Volunteer fire department Chief Zak Overmyer works to self-rescue from being in the water of Chilkoot Lake during a cold water rescue certification class on Sunday, March 1, 2026, near Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)
A group of Haines Huts and Trails, Haines Volunteer Fire Department staff and Luc Mehl (right) unbox the fire department’s new rescue raft on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Chilkoot Lake, near Haines, Alaska. Eleven students earned ice rescue technician certification over the weekend. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)
Nate Arrants works to break through thin ice during an ice rescue course on Chilkoot Lake near Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)
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Leslee Downer poses with various pickled treasures from her garden during a Tuesday, Feb., 24, 2026, pop-up at Haines Brewing.
Robert Reid climbs alongside the Haines Highway on on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, near Haines, Alaska. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)
Matthew Baker answers questions about a baryton that he played during a concert on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Chilkat Center in Haines, Alaska. Baker was part of the trio Amour Courtois which plays jazz interpretations of medieval music. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)
Efrén López answers questions about a Hurdy Gurdy that he played during a concert on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Chilkat Center in Haines, Alaska. López was part of the trio Amour Courtois which plays jazz interpretations of medieval music. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) Assembly member Mark Smith talks during the assembly meeting Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Haines, Alaska.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) Toby Rafford, winner of Friday’s ski event, looks on as Freeride World Tour head judge Lolo Besse drinks beer out of Rafford’s bowl on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Haines, Alaska
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) Jan Hill and Deanna Strong tell the audience the story behind the robe Strong is wearing on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Haines,Alaska.
Kyle Fossman threads a pass around a Klawock defender. Sunday, March 22, 2026. (Will Steinfeld/Chilkat Valley News).
Kyle Tompkins goes up for a layup against Hoonah. Monday, March 23, 2026. (Will Steinfeld/Chilkat Valley News)
Colton Combs attacks the rim. Monday, March 23, 2026. (Will Steinfeld/Chilkat Valley News)
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) The “Tiny Dancers” group performs as older students blow bubbles behind them during the Klukwan school circus on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) Klukwan student Felix Benassi prepares sushi for audience members after the Klukwan school circus performance on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) Kids fly down the freshly groomed sledding hill on Mount Riley Road on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) No Kings protesters stand in silence on Main Street on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Haines, Alaska.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) No Kings protesters cross Main Street in silence during the protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Haines, Alaska.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) Debbie Gravel, left, hands a protester a red paperclip during the No Kings protest on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Haines, Alaska.
Kaleb Tompkins drives to the rim. Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Will Steinfeld/Chilkat Valley News)
The crowd looks on as Jake Friske shoots game-sealing free throws. Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Will Steinfeld/Chilkat Valley News)
Klukwan’s title-winning team. Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Will Steinfeld/Chilkat Valley News)
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) The Steinway Model B was donated to the Chilkat Center in 1993, it stands on the stage on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Haines, Alaska.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) Michael Marks pulls out the old grand piano that was rediscovered a few months ago. Photographed on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Haines, Alaska.
(Lizzy Hahn/ Chilkat Valley News) The Steinway Model B piano was donated to the Chilkat Center in 1993 by French pianist Jean-Paul Billaud. Photographed Monday, March 30, 2026 in Haines, Alaska.
