A new coalition of publishers and journalism supporters in Alaska has received a grant from a group of national funders, aimed at supporting local journalism. The Alaska News Coalition, a group which Chilkat Valley News publisher Rashah McChesney helped to found, will receive $100,0000 over two years as it works to find shared solutions to […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Economy
Annual survey shows Southeast businesses concerned about filling jobs
The number of jobs in Southeast Alaska continued its post-pandemic recovery last year. Yet, employers remain worried about filling job vacancies amid declining — and aging — population numbers. “While jobs continue to grow in 2024, so do concerns about the lack of a sufficient workforce in the region,” according to the annual Southeast Alaska […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Thank you for bringing back the Chilkat Chef competition
Takshanuk Watershed Council would like to thank the Lynn Canal Food Web for bringing back Chilkat Chef. Not only did it bring awareness to the astounding abundance provided by the place we live, but it was the most fun we’ve had in a while! There are a number of specific people who deserve many kudos […]
Posted inLocal News, Wildlife, Haines Borough
New signs warn people away from borough land along the Chilkoot corridor
When Rebecca Hylton first moved to Haines 28 years ago, she said it was pretty well understood that people did not go into the woods along the east side of the Chilkoot River. “I mean, you can during the hooligan run when the bears aren’t around, that’s totally fine. The river is super low and […]
Posted inWildlife, Local News
State closes brown bear hunt in Haines area
Five brown bears, including four females and one male, were killed in defense of life and property this year, in addition to two males and one female that were harvested during the spring and fall hunting seasons. Among those killed outside of the hunt was a bear on the breakwater that a local fisherman shot […]
Posted inThis Week in History
This Week in History: Lutak Dock, Haines in transition, and P.O. Box vandals
10 years ago Lutak Dock repair urgent, report says The Haines Borough’s Lutak Dock is “near the edge” and living on “borrowed time,” according to a recently released draft report. The report, completed by PND Engineers, says the structure is failing in several locations and does not meet current safety standards set by the U.S. […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter: Oct 6 – Oct 12
Sunday, October 6 Caller reported that he was threatened and in fear of another citizen. Monday, October 7 Caller reported that a loved one had passed away. Caller reported a bear getting into a dumpster. Caller advised that a person he had hired refused to stop doing the job at his request – caller was […]
Posted inThank You Letters
Family of Natalie Benassi thank community for its support
We would like to express our deepest gratitude, admiration and thanks for the amazing quality of care and response to our family’s (Natalie’s) need in a medical emergency. The love and support that the community has extended to us at this time is unparalleled, there really are no words to fully express how we feel, […]
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Rural Alaska’s energy challenges were at the center of a revived conference
I just returned from helping to host the Rural Energy Conference, where the Alaska Municipal League collaborated with the Denali Commission, Southeast Conference, and University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Alaska Center for Energy and Power to bring it back after a six-year hiatus. The energy and enthusiasm of the 500 attendees, many of whom had participated in […]
Posted inNews, Environment & Natural Resources
Alaska’s seafood industry lost $1.8 billion last year, NOAA report says
A variety of market forces combined with fishery collapses occurring in a rapidly changing environment caused Alaska’s seafood industry to lose $1.8 billion from 2022 to 2023, a new federal report said. The array of economic and environmental challenges has devastated one of Alaska’s main industries, said the report, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. […]