Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III – Alaska’s sole representative in the United States House of Representatives – visited upper and middle Kuskokwim communities this week, making stops in Aniak and Bethel, as well as other smaller villages upriver. During his time in Bethel, Begich sat down at KYUK with News Director Sage Smiley to […]
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources, Southeast News
Trump administration plans to close unknown number of U.S. Forest Service offices in Alaska
The Trump administration is planning to close some U.S. Forest Service offices in Alaska under a national reorganization announced this summer by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Public comment on the reorganization is open through Sep. 30. The Forest Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, currently has offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Cordova, Valdez, Girdwood, […]
Posted inNews, Government & Elections
A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here’s a guide for what to expect.
WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in nearly seven years and give President Donald Trump broad authority to determine what federal operations keep running — which will have a huge impact on the government, its employees, states and Americans. A funding […]
Posted inElections
2025 candidates answer your questions
Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 7. That means we’re working to get you the information you need to know to cast an informed vote here at the Chilkat Valley News. We asked Chilkat Valley residents to weigh-in on what they’d like to hear from candidates and dozens weighed in […]
Posted inGovernment & Elections
Planning commission candidate Kimberly Rosado answers your questions
Editor’s Note: The Chilkat Valley News called each of the candidates to ask about their AI use in responding to these questions. Two candidates, Kimberly Rosado and Nathanael Reams, disclosed the use of AI in assisting with answering these questions. In Reams’ case, he used it for grammar and proofreading. Rosado used it to proofread […]
Posted inGovernment & Elections
Planning commission candidate Dan Schultz answers your questions
Editor’s Note: The Chilkat Valley News called each of the candidates to ask about their AI use in responding to these questions. Two candidates, Kimberly Rosado and Nathanael Reams, disclosed the use of AI in assisting with answering these questions. In Reams’ case, he used it for grammar and proofreading. Rosado used it to proofread […]
Posted inGovernment & Elections
Planning commission candidate Rachel Saitzyk answers your questions
Editor’s Note: The Chilkat Valley News called each of the candidates to ask about their AI use in responding to these questions. Two candidates, Kimberly Rosado and Nathanael Reams, disclosed the use of AI in assisting with answering these questions. In Reams’ case, he used it for grammar and proofreading. Rosado used it to proofread […]
Posted inGovernment & Elections
Planning commission candidate Joe Parnell answers your questions
Editor’s Note: The Chilkat Valley News called each of the candidates to ask about their AI use in responding to these questions. Two candidates, Kimberly Rosado and Nathanael Reams, disclosed the use of AI in assisting with answering these questions. In Reams’ case, he used it for grammar and proofreading. Rosado used it to proofread […]
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Planning commission candidate Nathanael Reams answers your questions
Editor’s Note: The Chilkat Valley News called each of the candidates to ask about their AI use in responding to these questions. Two candidates, Kimberly Rosado and Nathanael Reams, disclosed the use of AI in assisting with answering these questions. In Reams’ case, he used it for grammar and proofreading. Rosado used it to proofread […]
Posted inGovernment & Elections
Assembly candidate John Norton answers your questions
A more in-depth profile of John Norton can be found here. Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 7. That means we’re working to get you the information you need to know to cast an informed vote here at the Chilkat Valley News. We asked Chilkat Valley residents to weigh-in on […]