Some 43 hearty walkers, runners and bike riders participated in the Chilkat River Walk Saturday. A few participants had family members ferry them dry clothes and most made an abbreviated version of the annual 23-mile trek between Klukwan and Haines. About six went the whole distance. “I was amazed. I couldn’t believe it when I counted (participants) all up. […]
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River cleanup netted 4,000 pounds
Takshanuk Watershed Council would like to thank all volunteers for coming out to the Chilkat River Cleanup and making it a success! We managed to haul off 4,000 pounds of trash from areas along the river as well as areas that drain into the river. Also, we would like to extend a special thanks to Alaska Mountain […]
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Bird banding a long-haul effort
Migratory birds were the focus of bird-banding training last month in the Chilkat Valley, sponsored by the Ts’ats’ee Bird Observatory. “We got preliminary training for 10 folks, nine of whom will be locals and will come back and work at our bird observatory,” said Pam Randles, education coordinator for the Takshanuk Watershed Council, parent group […]
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Walk, run or pedal the Chilkat
The sixth annual Chilkat River Walk, Run and Ride from Klukwan to Haines is set for Saturday, May 12. The event raises money for the Chilkat Valley Cancer Travel Fund and raises awareness about breast cancer and breast health. This is the second year participants can run or bicycle the course, in addition to walking. The 23-mile event […]
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Clean-up effort now three-pronged
The annual community clean-up offers residents three ways to help spruce up their community. It all starts Saturday, May 5, with a Cinco de Mayo celebration dubbed “Cleano de Mayo.” Besides the traditional, town clean-up, the second annual Chilkat River cleanup and the first Pooper Trooper cleanup also are on May 5. Cleano de Mayo, from 11 […]
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Christmas in April: $19 million in projects
Projects in the Chilkat Valley would receive $18.9 million in state funding from bills approved in the past week by the Alaska Legislature, including $6.1 million for a new veterans’ home and $4.5 million in harbor breakwater improvements. The amount is the highest in years. State Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines, who helped secure the funds, said […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, April 25 An officer who responded to call about a large fire on Young Road found a campfire that was under control. A caller reported an out-of-control person at their house. An officer responded and provided transport home for the person, who later went to Juneau for alcohol treatment. A caller requested […]
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Donations keep fund helping patients
Thank you Alaska Power and Telephone for your generous donation to the Haines Cancer Travel Fund. This fund offers small grants to help Haines residents with the high cost of travel for cancer treatments outside of Haines. We would like to acknowledge the generosity of AP&T for donating $250 for the third consecutive year and […]
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Alternative 3 best Juneau Access option
I favor alternative three for the Juneau Access, with only minor additional construction on the east Lynn Canal side to meet the ferry terminal. There seems to be confusion with the other alternatives in regards to the best location for a ferry terminal on the east side, be it Echo Cove, Cascade Point or Sawmill Cove. The […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, June 28 Police responded after a caller reported a person broke into their Fourth Avenue residence and was breaking things. A caller reported a dump truck driving erratically into town with its blinkers on. A caller reported eagles swooping down on something in the Chilkat River at 6.5 Mile Haines Highway. Troopers found a dead moose. […]