It’s heartbreaking when you hear about another crash like the recent one near Nome. For people in rural Alaska, flying is the only way to stay connected, and it’s a huge part of their daily lives. This tragedy raises a vital question: Are we doing enough to protect those who depend on flying in some […]
Posted inNews, Wildlife, State of Alaska
Alaskans have grounds to sue over predator-control killing of bears, court rules
Alaskans who enjoy watching bears and other wildlife have legitimate grounds to sue the state over predator-control programs that may put those same animals at risk, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled. The ruling reinstating a lawsuit, dismissed earlier by a Superior Court judge, that challenged a state program that is killing bears and wolves to try to boost a faltering […]
Posted inSports, Commentary
From the Sidelines: Lady Bears take on Panthers
What a deal! This past Thursday evening, for $3, you could have experienced a pep band, cheerleaders, a dance team, an a cappella singing group performing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” popcorn and a competitive basketball game between the Haines High School Glacier Bears Girls and the Glennallen Lady Panthers. From the game start, Haines seemed determined […]
Posted inHaines Herring
Haines Herring: Men Hitting Each Other Instead Of Talking About Their Feelings
On Sunday, two teams of very large men collided violently with one another in an earnest, but vain, attempt to communicate their feelings. “Hurr!” roared quarterpounder Gerard B. Ovine of the Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in cordial greeting to defensive porterhouse Kevin Beefshanks of the Kansas City Barbecues as they both smashed together with the force of […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter: Feb. 2-8
Sunday, Feb. 2 A caller reported that her vehicle broke down in the road on Dalton Street. An officer responded and pushed the vehicle out of traffic. Monday, Feb. 3 A driver received a verbal warning for failure to stop on Union Street. A driver received a verbal warning for speed in the school zone […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Tournament of Readers competition a joy to experience and watch
The 2025 Tournament of the Readers wrapped up with an exciting finale in the Haines School this week. The Dog Eared Pages – composed of Lila Tartleton, Kayci Ferrin and Yarona Bochart-Jacobson – earned First Place after their first loss placed them in the lower bracket. They fought their way back up to win against […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Charity starts at home
I can’t believe there are those people out there who think the United States of America should care for the world. We already have citizens living in the U.S. who are in dire need of help. We can’t support people from 150 other countries. While we pay for the expenses of the immigrants who do […]
Posted inLocal News, Government & Elections
Assembly briefs: A love letter to Canadian neighbors, open meetings changes, a new borough clerk
The Haines Borough Assembly met on Feb. 11 to discuss everything from sending a letter to Canada re-affirming the friendship and cooperation between Haines and its neighbors in Haines Junction and Whitehorse to talking about changes to its rules around open meetings and executive sessions, and confirming a contract with new borough clerk Mike Denker. […]
Posted inLocal News, Public Safety
Trooper headed to Haines to investigate officer who fired at a resident during altercation
State authorities are investigating an incident in which Haines Borough police officer Michael Fullerton fired his gun at a resident Monday morning outside the post office. The man was arrested and no one was injured. In most cases, the Chilkat Valley News does not name alleged victims or perpetrators of crimes until the facts of […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Local News
Haines students celebrate life of Alaska Native civil rights icon with Thursday ceremony
Alaska Native Sisterhood member Karen Taug began Thursday’s Elizabeth Peratrovich Day celebration by asking the Haines School students to imagine they were right there – filling the bleachers on either side of the high school gym – but in a different era. “Imagine, that in Elizabeth Peratrovich’s time, not everyone was allowed to go to […]