I would like to express my gratitude to the Civil Air Patrol, Chilkat Valley Flight 094, and representatives from Juneau, Sitka and Prince of Wales and the Royal Canadian Civil Air Patrol for the invitation to participate in their Wreaths Across America exchange honoring our veterans. The exchange took place at the Dalton Cache border […]
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Toe foils eagle release
Hopes for an eagle release at this year’s Alaska Bald Eagle Festival were dashed by an infected toe. Cheryl McRoberts, director of operations for the American Bald Eagle Foundation, said festival organizers were hoping to release “Donald,” an injured eagle from Haines, at Klukwan Saturday, but veterinarians report the toe infection is serious and may require amputation. “Danielle,” […]
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18th eagle festival starts Wednesday
The fall migration of eagles and eagle-viewers to Haines will include Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the moon. Mitchell will serve as banquet speaker at the 18th annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival, a five-day event that starts Wednesday. Biologists, bird handlers, naturalists, photographers, artists and musicians are part of the festival that […]
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Legislative races on Tuesday’s ballot
Voters in the Chilkat Valley will cast ballots for candidates for the Alaska Legislature, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. President in Tuesday’s statewide election. They’ll also help decide the fate of a $453 million statewide bond issue that contains $15 million for Haines harbor improvements. Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 […]
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Grant will boost youth raptor program
The American Bald Eagle Foundation would like to thank the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation for the grant provided to purchase a laptop to be used in the youth raptor program. This grant was made possible through the support of donors to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation. We appreciate the support given to help our youth raptor program […]
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Financial disclosure, 7 candidates on ballot
Haines Borough voters on Tuesday will fill two seats on the assembly and three seats on the school board, and revisit a question about exempting local candidates from the state’s financial disclosure laws. Polls at the American Bald Eagle Foundation and Klehini Valley Firehall are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Candidate views and election-related stories can be […]
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Coastal program on ballot Tuesday
Haines voters will cast ballots in a statewide primary election Tuesday that will determine the fate of an effort to restore the state’s coastal zone management program. A second ballot initiative would raise the maximum residential property tax exemption from $20,000 to $50,000. Voters also will cast ballots for candidates for Alaska’s sole seat in […]
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Foundation’s totem project under way
Carving on two totems that will stand in front of the American Bald Eagle Foundation is under way, along with a donor wall fundraiser to help pay for them. The totem poles will wrap around the burnt red poles that hold up the “American Bald Eagle Foundation” sign. Carver Jim Heaton, along with Kory Pettman, Mary Jane […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, June 20 A caller reported receiving a fraudulent phone call stating they had won $100, and then was asked for their credit card number. Sunday, June 19 A caller requested police help because she was unfamiliar with the area. The caller stated she was camping in town and could not find her friends or […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, June 18 A person was taken into protective custody and transported to Juneau to receive help. A caller reported RVs parked illegally on Beach Road. Two 911 calls were made in error. Sunday, June 17 A downtown tavern requested help removing patrons barred from entering. An officer found the individuals at a different location […]