Cooing gentle language into a two-year-old feline’s ear, Dr. Michelle Oakley and her vet technician spread the cat out on either end of the table to X-ray his injured left paw. After three tries, they finally get a clear image by carefully taping the right paw out of the way so it doesn’t obstruct the […]
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Klukwan, little league among first-time CVCF grantees
The Chilkat Valley Community Foundation awarded $27,685 in grants to 19 community organizations at a ceremony held Thursday at the American Legion Hall. Klukwan School, Haines Little League and the Alaska Avalanche Information Center were among the grantees this year. The school received $3,000 that will help replace playground equipment. The avalanche center received $2,000 to […]
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Thanks for supporting Wild & Scenic
On behalf of Southeast Alaska State Fair and the Takshanuk Watershed Council, thanks to all who attended the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday. Thanks to the businesses that sponsored the event: Sockeye Cycle, Josie’s Bread and Bagels, Haines Brewing Company, Alaskan Brewing Co., K&L Distributors, and Murphy Goode Wines. Thanks to The Babbling Book […]
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Board addresses Eagle Fest decline
The Tourism Advisory Board discussed partnering with the American Bald Eagle Foundation to bolster the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival, which has experienced declining attendance in recent years. Tourism director Carolann Wooton told the board she’s heard complaints that the festival is not the community event it once was. “We need something,” Wooton said of attracting more locals […]
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Sun brightens scenic eagle release
Backdropped by eager spectators with super zoom lenses and the Jilkaat Kwaan dancers donned in clan regalia, bald eagles 18-483 and 18-522 took flight on Saturday for the first time as newly rehabilitated birds. Sunbeams punched through the clouds as the eagles ascended in pumping soars amid shafts of light toward the Chilkat Mountains. The […]
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Corrections
In last week’s article titled “Constantine seeks state land ownership at Palmer Project,” it states that recent drilling discoveries of high- grade silver, gold and zinc were on Mental Health Trust Lands. Those discoveries are in an area called the AG Zone, which are on BLM lands. Two names on the Honor Roll were misspelled, […]
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Duly Noted
Pearl Anne Elizabeth Marquardt was born 9:03 p.m. July 8 at Juneau’s Family Health and Birth Center. She measured 19.75 inches and weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Pearl’s mom and dad are Dani Leazier and Nik Marquardt of Haines, who are back in town with their new daughter and doing well. “We’re super-duper excited,” Dani said. “It’s like a whole, […]
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community education community education
The 24th annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival will have a focus on community engagement and education, Sidney Campbell, raptor program manager at the foundation told CVN. “Our philosophy is that education should be applicable, fun, and self-driven, so most of what we’re doing is letting the public educate each other,” Campbell said. Attendees can sign […]
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Police Report
Monday, Aug. 19 A Mathias Avenue resident reported receiving obscene phone calls from a howler monkey early in the morning. A caller complained skateboarders on the Haines Highway were not obeying traffic laws. An officer responded but located no skateboarders. A Skagway resident reported being harassed by a co-worker. Police referred the call to the […]
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Police Report
Tuesday, October 9 Haines Volunteer Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service and Alaska State Parks responded to a wildlandfire at Battery Point. A citizen reported a loud noise coming from a residence on Vermiere Drive. Wednesday, October 10 Alaska State Parks responded to a vehicle accident at Chilkoot Lake. A caller reported an injured raven at 39 […]