Nearly four years after a devastating landslide took the lives of two residents, about 100 community members gathered at the Chilkat Center to hear geologist Mort Larsen address a familiar, yet pressing issue: landslide hazards. The coastal Pacific Northwest has seen thousands of landslides, historic and modern – but there is more work to be […]
Posted inLocal News, Police
Chilkat Valley man accused of raping underage coworker
A 34-year-old Haines man has been accused of sexually assaulting and ultimately raping an underage girl he worked with at a local grocery store. In most cases, the Chilkat Valley News does not name alleged victims or perpetrators of crimes until the facts of the case are ruled on by the court. According to charging […]
Posted inLocal News, Wildlife
The agony and the ecstasy of a moose hunt in the Chilkat Valley
The fall moose hunting season opening is right around on the corner on Sept. 15. Technically, it closes on Oct. 7 but Fish and Game only allows 20-25 moose to be taken, so the season can close at any time. Last year one hunter, Baylee Pearson, bagged a moose within a few hours of the […]
Posted inSports, Local News, Events & Entertainment
For Haines runner in the Klondike Road Relay: A test of resilience and community
Haines runners were among several hundred set to compete in the annual Klondike Road relay over the weekend. The grueling event, which normally begins in Skagway and traces the footsteps of the Klondike Gold Rush over 110 miles to Whitehorse, Yukon, was particularly challenging this year because a Skagway tour bus lost control and flipped […]
Posted inNews, Arts & Culture
Capitol Christmas Tree ornament deadline moved to end of September
Alaskans still making ornaments to hang on the Capitol Christmas Tree now have a little more time. The original submission deadline of Sept. 16 has been extended two weeks to Sept. 30. “Sept. 16 … that was the deadline we were given about a year ago when we started planning this,” said Claire Froelich, interpretation […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Southeast News
New book on Southeast Alaska bush pilots and their planes released by Ketchikan author
Ketchikan photographer Chip Porter has released his fourth book, titled “Southeast Alaska Bush Pilots and their Flying Machines.” It offers a unique perspective on bush plane culture and Porter’s real-life adventure stories. In an email to the Ketchikan Daily News, Porter wrote that his motivation for creating the book was “a passion for Southeast scenics, […]
Posted inBlotter, Chilkat Weaving
Police Blotter: Aug 18-24
Sunday, August 25 Caller advised Haines police that a person had been trespassed from their property. Caller turned in three sweatshirts they found on the playground. Caller requested permission to remove a sign from another person’s property that they find offensive but was advised to leave the sign alone. Caller reported a trespasser on his […]
Posted inCommentary
One size of municipal government doesn’t fit all in Alaska
When I think of local governments in Alaska, I’m often reminded of just how different they are. There’s no easy way to say that one decision or another will impact all cities and boroughs equally as they’ll experience policy and budget decisions on a very individual basis. Size is a pretty important factor, both in […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: Guitar camp, a rare gyrfalcon sighting, and it’s bear-proofing season
Rob Goldberg recently traveled to the Acoustic Alaska guitar camp, which has been happening for 22 years in Wasilla. He said it was his 10th year, almost consecutively except he skipped one during the pandemic. For a long time, Goldberg said he was the only person from Haines traveling to the camp. But this year […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Hold current assembly members accountable by voting them out of office
Where is the accountability? Recent letters to the CVN promote Ms. Dawson as a “leader” who had to overcome the “messes” from the previous assembly. As someone who pays close attention in person to assembly meetings, I’m mystified by these inaccurate claims. She voted to increase the mil rate on property taxes and she clearly […]