Private businesses, government agencies and local volunteers participated in a joint rescue effort at Chilkoot Lake Saturday after a woman hiking up a creek fell 30-35 feet and “suffered a significant injury to her hip.” The first-year Alaska Mountain Guides/Chilkat Guides employee was on a personal hike with two friends – also AMG guides – about a […]
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Thanks for mountainside rescue
On Saturday, June 18, one of our first-year guides was exploring Chilkoot Lake on a personal trip. She was hiking up one of the creeks on the east side of the lake, and slipped and fell while scrambling up a waterfall. She suffered a significant injury to her hip and needed medical attention. We would like to […]
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Chilkoot Road transferred to Parks
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources this week officially assumed control of the mile-long Chilkoot River Road, paving the way for construction of riverside bear-viewing platforms that have been on hold for years. The Alaska Department of Transportation transferred ownership of the road to DNR’s Division of Parks, a change Parks had initially balked at […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 4 A company requested police help with retrieving their property from another local business. An officer stood by in the area. Sunday, Jan. 3 No calls. Saturday, Jan. 2 A caller requested assistance in relaying a message to the harbormaster. A message was left on his cell phone. A caller at a Second […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Jan. 3 A caller reported two people screaming at each other on Main Street. An officer responded and found two intoxicated males arguing about how to get back to their accommodations. They were given a ride to their destination. Sunday, Jan. 2 A caller reported Haines Highway was icy from 14 Mile to 22 […]
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Value of salmon fishery plummets
Smaller salmon, fewer of them and reduced prices paid by buyers dropped the gross value of the Lynn Canal gillnet harvest to its lowest point in at least five years. Based on figures from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the value of the Lynn Canal gillnet fishery was $4.5 million in 2015, less than half of a […]
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Police Blotter
Monday, Sept. 21 A caller reported someone stole her purse and phone at a local bar. The woman said she didn’t want to press charges, but just wanted her things back. An officer was advised. The clinic asked police for help contacting Lynn Canal Counseling’s on-call clinician. A person reported receiving harassing phone calls. An officer met […]
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Rep. Kito gives view of state ferries, budget, oil taxes
Residents should expect more dramatic cuts to the ferry system starting in July 2017, state Rep. Sam Kito, D-Juneau, said during a recent visit here. Kito said last-minute changes in the summer ferry schedule occurred because the ferry system developed its schedule under Alaska Gov. Bill Walker’s projected budget. “When it got to the legislature, […]
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AMG donated a perfect kayak trip
Alaska Mountain Guides donated a perfect kayak outing for Haines Big Brothers Big Sisters participants. Guides Caroline Hankins, Connor Harrington, Grey Tampa, Cole Dembs and Rob Reinke were savvy with kids, fun and knowledgeable. Our day on Chilkoot Lake was rich with learning, laughter and friendship. Thank you, Alaska Mountain Guides, for the professional introduction to kayaking […]
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Chilkoot bear scene ‘worse than a zoo’
By Tom Morphet Crowding, garbage and careless behavior became so prevalent at Chilkoot River during last weekend’s Dominion Day holiday that some visitors say they’ll never come back. Residents this week called for measures ranging from restoration of a bear monitor position to closure of the entire corridor until management improves. Gottfried Esch, a photographer […]