Last week, families and students in Klukwan gathered in the library to meet members of a rapidly growing nonprofit that hosts pop-up book shops and gives away free Indigenous-centered books. It was one stop in a 10-day tour of the region by the NDN Girls Book Club, a national organization which partnered with Southeast Alaska’s […]
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Sitka tops Klukwan for Gold Medal Masters tournament title
Klukwan was looking to slow down a Sitka team that had beaten their three previous opponents in the 76th Annual Juneau Lions Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament by an average of more 20 points in the George Houston Gymnasium. Sitka was looking to avenge last year’s loss in the title game to Hoonah. Sitka was […]
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Klukwan, Haines teams advance to Gold Medal finals
Thursday action at the 76th Annual Juneau Lions Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament in the George Houston Gymnasium saw defending B Bracket champion Angoon win their semifinal over a game Hoonah squad, a masterful Sitka team topple Kake for a finals berth, the remnants of Prince of Wales — with some new pieces and renamed […]
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Duly Noted: A new author, a trip to Canada, Brewfest, a carving workshop, tomatoes in Klukwan
Camelia Bell joined the ranks of published authors in Haines with a piece called “The Road,” which came out in The Sun magazine’s March 2025 edition. In response to a prompt about “chores,” Bell wrote about how life in Haines and walking home is not a chore, but a way of life. Bell said she […]
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This Week in History: A safe town, H1N1 death, a meteor, Klukwan gets a new VPSO
State’s safest town? Police tout rating The Haines Borough Police Department this week touted a ranking of the municipality as the “safest town in Alaska,” posting a “Five Safest Cities” badge to its Facebook page. SafeWise, a private company that allows users to compare home security systems, developed a list of the top five safest […]
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This Week in History: The police schedule, Klukwan’s heritage center, a History Channel funded totem, a border fee, (Un)Classifieds
10 years ago Police schedule draws questions Concerned with the recent spate of break-ins and thefts around town, residents are wondering: Where are the police? Haines Borough Manager David Sosa said several citizens have asked whether the police department provides 24-hour coverage by on-duty officers. It doesn’t, he said. High employee turnover paired with out-of-town […]
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Grant-funded programs allows Klukwan students to explore multiple art forms
Twice-per-week art programs at Klukwan School give students a chance to try a variety of art forms this school year, from clay masks and pinch pots to formline designs, weaving and now music. Clara Natonabah and Shk’oohaalee Justina Hotch put together the programs this school year using Chatham School District funding from multiple grants. Hotch […]
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Klukwan residents expand wildlife protection efforts, take on VPSO role
The Klukwan residents who responded to a call about an injured brown bear on the Haines Highway last month are no strangers to late-night bear calls but it’s a rarity to get such a call in late November. For the past several years, mother and son duo Deanna and Dakota Strong have volunteered as Klukwan’s only […]
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Klukwan connections celebrated during Angoon apology
As the motor vessel Hubbard approached Angoon’s ferry terminal on Friday, Oct. 25, passengers could hear the sound of a drumbeat over the wakes and the ship’s humming engines. The sun was setting behind cloudy skies. It was cold and yet the port was filled with Tlingit leaders and community members dressed in traditional regalia […]
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Juneau elder with Klukwan ties honored at the White House
An indigenous leader from Juneau was honored at the White House on Monday, along with other Americans who have impacted the nation’s culture for the better. Sealaska Heritage Institute President Kaaháni Rosita Worl was one of 10 Americans to receive the 2023 National Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden Monday afternoon. Other honorees included the […]