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Aimee Creelman (left) holds a candle as Rachel Saitzyk, David Thomas, Mollie Dwyer, and Sarah Roark blow out a candle, kicking off a dance party in honor of Diz Kistler who died in December. Proceeds from the party and a silent auction went toward the Haines Friends of Recycling. (Rashah McChesney/Chilkat Valley News)

Feb. 2, 2026 / This week from the CVN

Education technology
Local government
Emergency planning
A winter rescue
A partnership
State government
Federal policy

Around Alaska


Before you go

We're launching a community book club with our neighbors in Haines, The Bookstore. Find out more about what we're reading and how you can join here.

The Bookstore, CVN launch a book club

The group will meet on the last Sunday of each month and follow a reading list that spans memoir, history, fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.  

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