Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers, under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session last week. The new requirement aims to bolster Alaska students’ knowledge and understanding of the U.S. government and civic responsibilities. It comes amid declining public trust […]
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Blotter: May 17 – May 23
Sunday, May 17A caller in the 100 Block of Third Ave reported a person locked their keys in their vehicle. Vehicle lock out information was relayed.Officers assisted another agency in the 300 Block of Haines Hwy.A caller in Klukwan reported a lost kayak on the Chilkat River. Officers obtained the item description and contact information.A […]
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This Week in History: Leafletting, paintball tournament and postmasters
Ten Years Ago Borough Approves Group’s Leafletting A new Religious sign-and-cart operation has been setting up along the Haines waterfront in recent weeks, stirring concerns for some residents. A group of Jehovah’s Witnesses have sporadically set up along the waterfront a portable 24-by-15 foot placard on a 37-by-16 foot cart, which they use to distribute […]
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Chilkoot Indian Association’s Brouillette named tribal administrator of the year
After pulling the Chilkoot Indian Association out of debt and completing a backlog of audits, tribal administrator Harriet Brouillette was recognized as the 2025 Tribal Administrator of the year. She was presented with the award during the annual Alaska Tribal Administrators Association symposium in April. Looking back at her time with the Chilkoot Indian Association, […]
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Memorial Day draws dozens to Haines, Klukwan for ceremonies
Evangeline Ruth Lewis and Heather David stood in the Monday heat, swatting away the occasional mosquito and looking at George Lewis’ grave. In a wood-fenced plot in the Jones Point Cemetery, George Lewis’ was one of dozens of graves decorated with new American flags, freshly decorated by volunteers and family members before the annual Memorial […]
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Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay extended registration, numbers still dwindle
As of Monday, May 25, 907 bikers have signed up for the Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay after registration was extended from May 8 to May 15. The decision to extend registration came after the KCIBR board noticed an increase in registration numbers as the deadline approached. Race coordinator Monika Kozlerová thought that one […]
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Sauser, Katzeek, Hotch elected to Chilkoot tribal council
Two tribal council members were reelected and one new member was seated in the Chilkoot Indian Association’s elections this month, with four candidates running for three open seats. New tribal council member Aubrey Katzeek was the top vote-getter with 63 votes. Incumbent council members Gwen Sauser and Georgiana Hotch won reelection with 61 and 52 […]
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Ministerial association holds annual blessing of the fleet
The Haines Ministerial Association held the blessing of the fleet Monday, an annual remembrance of community members lost at sea and a prayer for safety in this year’s season. A still afternoon at the Haines Harbor, the ceremony included a reading of names of those lost. The bell at the presbyterian church up the hill […]
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Beerfest 2026: By the numbers
$5,000 – the rough amount that Chef Travis Kukull spent on the Gourmet Brewers’ Dinner. He spent around $540 on jams, $1,100 on beef cheeks and $1,100 on cheese. Kukull bought a lot of little blocks of gjetost cheese, worth over $500, from Whitehorse, which he drove to pick up. The dinner featured appetizers as […]
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State school funding helps but questions linger
The Haines Borough School District will likely see a funding boost from the legislature’s new budget, but may not know the final amount until after the next school year starts. In recent months, superintendents across the state have advocated for more funding from the state, including Haines superintendent Lilly Boron, who called the situation “dire” […]