There is always a little salt thrown into the basketball stew at Gold Medal and a few teams are feeling the sting after the first day of action in the 76th Annual version this year. Defending C Bracket champion Huna found itself three jumpers shy of a win over Hydaburg and now every game will […]
Posted inNews, Health
Tribal health leaders say Medicaid cuts would decimate health programs
As Congress mulls potentially massive cuts to federal Medicaid funding, health centers that serve Native American communities, such as the Oneida Community Health Center near Green Bay, Wisconsin, are bracing for catastrophe. That’s because more than 40% of the about 15,000 patients the center serves are enrolled in Medicaid. Cuts to the program would be […]
Posted inMining, News
Record gold prices could mean a banner year for Alaska mines
A year ago, Alaska’s miners were selling gold at what seemed like a great price: around $2,200 per ounce. Today, that number sounds like a steal. After a historic surge in value, gold is now selling at an all-time high: more than $3,000 an ounce, or an increase of some 35% since the beginning of 2024. That’s great […]
Posted inThis Week in History
This Week in History: Protection for the Chilkat River, a glacier rescue, Ferebee River logging,
10 years ago The Chilkat Indian Village is pursuing protections for the Chilkat River that would prohibit activities affecting the river’s water quality. The village submitted a proposal to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council last week requesting the river be designated as an Outstanding National Resource Water, which protects waters of exceptional […]
Posted inThank You Letters
It takes a village to grow a conference
Thanks to all who had a part in making the 2025 Garden conference happen, especially those who attended! To Cindy Zuluaga -Jillson, who helped write our Chilkat Valley Community Foundation grant request and Takshanuk Watershed Council for being our fiscal sponsor and support. The CVCF award made it possible to bring in guest speakers. To […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
See Something, Do Something
The Department of Defense removed articles on Native Code Talker stories this week. Black, Hispanic and women veterans have already joined the banned list. The broken URLs are labeled DEI. (Code for Whites Only.) Haines and Klukwan veterans especially, please do what you can to right this wrong. Here are the office numbers for Dan […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thank you to American Bald Eagle Foundation for opposing mining
Gunalchéesh, thank you, to the American Bald Eagle Foundation for announcing your new resolution to oppose hard rock mining projects in the Chilkat Valley that threaten Jilḵáat Aani Ḵa Héeni (Chilkat Valley Watershed). The Chilkat Indian Village welcomes you in our shared vision for conserving bald eagle and wild salmon habitat and preserving the incredible […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter March 3-15
Monday, March 3 A caller said he had not seen his children in months as they had moved to Washington and did not return his calls. The caller was given options.A driver was given a verbal warning for speeding on Haines Highway. Tuesday, March 4 A caller reported people burning an unknown object next to […]
Posted inEducation, Local News, Klukwan
The big yellow school bus returns to Kluwkan
When Klukwan School’s lone school bus hit a moose in 2020, it was a low point among low points. After the accident, the bus was shipped to Juneau for repairs, where it sat for a year. When it eventually came back it wasn’t in serviceable condition. While the bus sat in Juneau, the school lost […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: Sewing group gathers, a dessert auction, the Buckwheat Ski Classic, a dog on a motorcycle and more
The annual gathering of quilters and sewing enthusiasts met at the Aspen Hotel last weekend. Their theme was “Sew Much Fun,” and they were productive. The group, originally called “The Ripinski Rippers,” were able to complete 48 blocks that were constructed from six pieces each. They were joined by three Juneau visitors as well as […]