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Manager recommends paid fire chief
The borough of Haines is looking into whether to hire a fire chief as a paid position. Annette Kreitzer, borough manager for Haines, said the fire...
Deishu council donates to playground
The Deishu' Tlingit and Haida Community Council donated $20,000 to local causes. The donation, made...
Best-selling children's author visits public library
A crowd of eager fourth- and fifth-graders walked over from Haines School to the library Friday...
Haines woman achieves lifelong dream of meeting Dr. Phil
A prominent Haines businesswoman has achieved her lifelong dream. And it took her only 16 years to...
A Covid Story
OK, this is a newspaper, and when there’s a newspaper, that means you have a right to know. Everyone has a right to know when something goes wrong...
Popular fundraiser returns - and wow, just in time!
A fundraiser that had to take three years off because of COVID has now returned, and will be held once again this weekend. And — as it just so...
More money possible for schools and activities
“You know that feeling when you almost fall back in your chair? That’s what it’s constantly like.” This is how Roy Getchell, superintendent...
Library hosts programs for children and families
It's Monday morning, and Holly Davis sings to her audience. She makes drum noises and plays with sca...
Haines housing survey released
Annette Kreitzer knows a little something about the housing market in Haines. Just as she was moving here, she faced a housing crunch of her own....
People came out for the heavy machinery day at the Fairgrounds
Youngsters climbed on the power equipment, under the watchful eyes of their parents and the...
Haines School holds bike day
"Hunter, is this your first time or your second? Your third?" Aldus Hale said, with a little bit of...
Chilkat Valley News has a new editor
As I write these words, so far I have spent less than a week on the new job, and less than a week...
People come out for Spring Fling
People showed up for burgers and hot dogs, for carnival games and live music, and as a way to kick off the spring. The Southeast Alaska State Fair...