In reviewing the interviews and articles written about John Norton, it is clear that he is beyond qualified as a candidate for an assembly seat. As a nurse in Haines, I am concerned about not only the health and well-being of individuals, I look towards the well-being of the community and the environment in which […]
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Letter to the Editor: Helicopter pilot an inconsiderate neighbor
I was at Brandon and Delana Wilks’ house on Sept. 9 at about 1:30 p.m. when John Floreske flew directly over their house. Not sure of their house number, but they live on Old Hart Road, over by the fort. Brandon runs the museum and was at work during this time but Delana was home […]
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Vote for Sargent and Norton who will champion transparency
We need borough assembly members who will listen to all voices respectfully in the community, who are willing to promote town hall-type meetings on contentious issues in order to seek common ground so we can accomplish our goals with greater unity, rather than pushing ahead with agendas that promote divisiveness. We need an assembly that […]
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Letter to the Editor: Sargent will serve well on the Assembly
Eben Sargent has my vote. I am grateful that Eben Sargent has come forward and is willing to do the thankless, time-consuming, and brutal job of being on the assembly. I’ve seen Eben’s leadership on the Haines Huts and Trails Board and on the Haines Borough Planning Commission and we desperately need his critical thinking […]
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Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes corporate tax bill intended to fund public education programs
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Monday vetoed his ninth bill of the year, canceling Alaska lawmakers’ efforts to fund public schools by rewriting a portion of the state’s corporate tax code. Senate Bill 113, passed by the Alaska House and Senate in May by a combined vote of 42-18, would have required internet companies to pay […]
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COVID virus still circulating in Alaska, while access to recommended vaccines varies
The virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic is still circulating, but some Alaskans seeking to be vaccinated against the disease may have to wait for that service. State health officials continue to recommend wide use of COVID vaccines, according to a newly released bulletin from the Alaska Division of Public Health epidemiology section. The wording of that […]
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Tlingit and Haida gambling hall may be halted due to Trump’s Interior Dept. reversing Biden-era ruling
Legal authorization appears to have been revoked by the Trump administration for a casino-like gambling hall being constructed near Eaglecrest Ski Area by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, although the council’s president said Monday the decision was anticipated and is under review. A decision overruling a Biden-era ruling […]
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Listen: Assembly candidates consider issues during forum
The Chilkat Valley News and KHNS hosted a live candidate form on Friday, Sept. 26 in the Chilkat Center. Moderators Will Steinfeld and Melinda Munson questioned four candidates for two open assembly seats for about an hour. The Chilkat Valley News has profiled each of the candidates and they’ve also answered questions readers submitted. Editor’s note: […]
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Editor, most news staff of Carpenter Media’s Alaska newspapers resign due to censoring of story
Editor’s note: The staff of the Juneau Independent resigned earlier this year from the Juneau Empire due to disputes with Carpenter Media Group’s management. The editor and most of the reporters at the Homer News, Peninsula Clarion, and the Juneau Empire announced their resignations Monday after corporate management deleted content from a story about Charlie […]
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Listen: Planning commission candidates consider issues during forum
The Chilkat Valley News and KHNS hosted a live candidate form on Friday, Sept. 26 in the Chilkat Center. Moderators Will Steinfeld and Melinda Munson questioned five candidates for two open planning commission seats for about an hour. The Chilkat Valley News has profiled each of the candidates and they’ve also answered questions readers submitted. […]