Chilkat Valley News current and former staff brought home six awards from the Alaska Press Club last weekend, including first place for Best Picture Story in 2024. Editor Rashah McChesney won first place in the picture story category for photos she took documenting the fire that burned down the Quick Shop business complex and four […]
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Extraction permit must go through an open, transparent public process
Southeast Road Builders (SERB) requires a proper Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for their Lutak resource extraction operations. SERB was denied that permit by the Planning Commission for the site it is currently operating on because its plans did not meet the criteria for a CUP laid out in borough code. On SERB’s appeal to the […]
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Protestors were misinformed, Trump administration is turning the country in the right direction
It’s not often that I’m ashamed to live in this town, but Saturday must certainly rank up there in the top two of all time. What message were those poor misinformed souls trying to convey to the world at large with their march to “Save Democracy?” Do they want the country to continue on its […]
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Our river and wildlife are our greatest assets
As a wildlife photographer, tour guide, and resident of the Chilkat Valley, I advocate to keep the Chilkat River pristine. The Chilkat River supports abundant salmon runs, which are vital to the region’s ecosystem and the livelihoods of local communities. The Chilkat River and its resources are central to the culture, economy, and way of […]
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Thank you for learning with Hospice of Haines
Hospice of Haines would like to thank the community for participating in our January and February Taking Care winter series hosted by Hospice of Haines. We appreciate the opportunity to provide educational workshops and events to the Chilkat Valley related to aging-in-place, death and dying. It isn’t easy to talk about end-of-life issues, and we […]
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Takshanuk Watershed Council’s Community Education and Outreach in the Chilkat Valley
Takshanuk Watershed Council is a community-minded nonprofit that provides free-of-charge opportunities to the community. Our education department works tirelessly to ensure the youth in Haines and Klukwan have a variety of opportunities to explore the Chilkat Watershed. Our educational garden, Marvin’s Garden, is 100% grant funded. We provide gardening and composting education and offer free […]
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A blessing in disguise?
Donald Trump is a greenie genius. He is the only politician who has ever had the courage to put the brakes on the world economy so as to reduce the volume of greenhouse gases that are causing global warming. As a side effect, the problem of overpopulation will also be solved. As the population size […]
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An open letter to the borough assembly
“We have an aging population and we want to keep young families in Haines.” I think we can all agree on this statement. Please make budgetary decisions with that in mind. Support the facilities that young families utilize. Fully fund the Haines Borough School District. Keep the Pool open. Support the Mosquito Lake Community Center […]
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Thank you for assistance after resident’s car accident
Our mother, and 50-plus years Haines resident, Barbara Pardee was involved in a scary car accident a few weeks ago. She is recovering well and escaped critical injuries — which we are so thankful for. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing care and responsiveness of the Haines volunteer EMS team and the fabulous […]
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Track and field training for first spring meet
Spring has arrived like grandkids running around their grandparents’ living room after a long drive across the country. Things are getting green, mosquitos are in the air, the fishing fleet has been blessed and the Haines High School track team has started working out. Jessie and Haley Sanders are returning coaches. Haley Sanders said they […]