Frank Berry passed away August 4, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Ketchikan with family nearby. He was baptized this year and developed a strong faith in God. In the end, his hospice chaplain was Lori Ortiz, and with her visits, he had comfort and peace in his passing. Franklin Berry was born Dec. 11, 1941, […]
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Community foundation support helped SAIL serve seniors
Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) wishes to extend our gratitude to our community and the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for continued phenomenal support of the Haines SAIL program. Thanks in part to a CVCF grant, SAIL is well on our way to serving even more seniors and people with disabilities in Haines and Klukwan […]
Chilkat Valley Newsletter Friday August 28
Engineers said this week that the Lutak Dock project will likely be over budget, despite telling borough leaders earlier this week that they were “confident” in the borough’s chosen dock design fitting within budget. Now, they believe the price tag for the design will be more than the roughly $25 million in total funding for […]
The Chilkat Valley Rewind for Aug. 27
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This Week in History: earthquake simulator, heating bills and a new dress code
10 Years Ago Prepare to be shaken, not stirred as a mobile earthquake simulator will visit Haines on Sept. 26, courtesy of the Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. It will be stationed near the Haines public safety building from about noon to 6 p.m. The simulator, also called the “quake cottage,” is […]
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Chilkat Valley Preschool announces closure
Standing in front of the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday, Jessie Wuesthoff read a letter announcing the closure of the Chilkat Valley Preschool. Wuesthoff said that the decision was not made quickly or lightly. She said that over the past year, the preschool worked to find a sustainable path forward, which included changing its licensing, […]
Chilkat Valley Newsletter Friday August 21
Skagway will be indefinitely without state ferry service after cracks were discovered in its ferry terminal last week. Engineers first discovered cracks in concrete supports under the vehicle and passenger transfer bridges last Thursday. The dock was closed two days later, after the M/V Hubbard completed its Saturday docking at the facility, the state’s Department […]
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Thank you for supporting Chilkat Forever at the SEAK Fair
Gunalchéesh to all who came by the Chilkat Forever booth at the Southeast Alaska State Fair. It was heartwarming to visit with you all and to connect over our shared value of the Chilkat River and the way of life it supports, and it was energizing to see so many of you wearing Chilkat Forever […]