John Austin, 67, of White Rock, British Columbia, won the third annual Haines Sportsman’s Association 2019 Silver Salmon Derby with a 14.3-pound coho. Austin took home a $1,000 prize from the sportsman’s association along with a Lamiglass fly rod from Outfitter Sporting Goods. He’s been fishing in Haines for the last 37 years, he said. […]
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Give bears undisturbed access
Haines has had more bear activity in residential areas this fall than ever before. Biologists suggest that a low return of fish in the Chilkat River could be a reason why the bears are resorting to eating garbage to survive. Another reason is the bears shy away from the river due to all of the fishermen. The Chilkat […]
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Tribes meet to plan for environmental changes
Tribal members and staff of the Chilkat Indian Village (CIV) and the Chilkoot Indian Association (CIA) met in Klukwan on Oct. 4 to discuss observed changes to the local environment and traditional food sources. The meeting was part of a larger planning initiative by CIV to examine and respond to the impacts of environmental changes on tribal […]
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King runs on the rise, though not yet “healthy”
Preliminary estimates show that Chilkat king salmon are expected to meet escapement goal for the first time since 2015, according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game research biologist Brian Elliot-though he cautions the Southeast “(is) certainly not out of the woods yet.” The 2019 escapement estimates that 1,950 king salmon above age five will […]
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Physicians oppose mine in Chilkat Valley
As practicing physicians who live, raise families and care for patients in this community, we are compelled to stand against a proposed mine near the headwaters of the Chilkat River. The recently released report drafted by Dr. Thomas Powers, “The Social Costs of Mining on Rural Communities,” provides a well-researched reference for many of the conclusions […]
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Governor values outside industry over locals
I am amazed at the flagrant corruption our current governor exhibits. What state elected official, who won an election because of large out-of-state donors, shows up to a small town, unannounced, with a regulatory oversight official to visit a large international corporate interest who is proposing a project that could wipe out the town’s 2,000-year-old […]
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There’s only one Chilkat River
There are many locations where mines can be developed. There is only one Chilkat River, with its abundance of salmon, cultural importance, the bald eagle preserve, and recreational opportunities. Just say no to the mine with your vote in the upcoming assembly election. Protect our future. Once a river is destroyed, it is destroyed. Melissa Aronson
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Dunleavy’s unannounced visit is appalling
Haines’ residents learned after-the-fact about Gov. Dunleavy’s recent visit to the Palmer Project with his chief of staff, Ben Stevens, and ADEC Commissioner Brune, via the Chilkat Valley News and KHNS. Neither the assembly, interested entities like the Klukwan community residing just downstream from the proposed mine site, nor other invested local folks had the opportunity to interact with […]
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Candidates outline positions during first of three forums
Five assembly candidates twice responded to questions on their ideas of the Haines Borough’s most pressing problems, ways to generate revenue, thoughts on resource extraction and policing, and how they would maintain balance if elected to the Haines Borough Assembly. On Sept. 11, 25 people gathered at the first candidate forum hosted at the Mosquito Lake […]
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New signs beg the question: What is a scenic view?
New road signs installed on the Haines Highway by the Department of Transportation last month have some residents scratching their heads. Last month, the state placed 16 signs between 6.5 Mile and 11.5 Mile Haines Highway, including signs pointing to “Ripinski Trail” at the 7 Mile Saddle trailhead (spelled with the controversial ‘i’ spelling of […]