The Chilkat Valley News provides professional reporting on the issues that matter to the residents of Haines, Tlákw.aan (Klukwan) and the Upper Lynn Canal. We’ve been in publication since since Jan. 3, 1966, and are proud to be the independent newspaper of record. We publish 50 weeks a year and take an annual winter break. Our […]
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2023 Year in review
From massive infrastructure projects and property tax assessment controversies to big developments in tribal affairs, 2023 has been a full news year for the Chilkat Valley. Here is a brief summary of some of the developments on key issues affecting Haines residents. Tribal affairs Local tribes advanced several initiatives throughout 2023 ranging from Tlingit-language street […]
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‘Exciting’ response to landless Natives bill in D.C.
Chilkoot Indian Association’s tribal administrator said she was encouraged by recent hearings in Washington, D.C. regarding a bill to grant corporate status and thousands of acres of land to the tribe. “I was surprised at how well the bill was received,” said CIA tribal administrator Harriet Brouillette. “No one spoke in opposition.” The bill, H.R. […]
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Nov. 22: Play that goes Wrong, holiday bazaar, culture grant
“The Play that Goes Wrong” entertained audiences at four weekend performances, including a Sunday matinee. According to director Tod Sebens, everything went exceptionally well. “I am really pleased. I think it was one of the best shows – if I can say so myself – that Haines has had. The set was fantastic, the actors did […]
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Duly Noted
Chauncey Stigen and Nicole Comer were married last weekend in Brookshire, Texas. The ceremony was held on a 22-acre ranch outside of Houston. Immediate family of Chauncey’s in attendance included sister Caity-Ann Stigen, brothers Chris Stigen and Chad Stigen. Chad’s wife Christina and their daughter Isabella were on hand, as were Chauncey’s parents Greg Stigen and Barb Reeves Stigen of Wasilla. Greg and Barb operated a Main Street pizzeria here […]
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Duly Noted
Kat and Ted Cheney welcomed a fifth member of their family, baby boy Taylor, on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital. Taylor was born at 4:22 p.m. He weighed six pounds, six ounces and measured 19 inches. Call Lexie DeWitt to get on a schedule for meal deliveries. Felix Anser Sylvan Benassi was born to Cassie Miller and Josh Benassi on 11 a.m. Friday, […]
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Duly Noted
Deliah Kay Nash entered the world at Bartlett Hospital in Juneau at 4:18 a.m. on Nov. 1 to CaSandra Smith and Adrian Nash. Deliah weighed eight pounds and two ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. She joins four-year-old sister Mijah. Grandmother Nancy Nash arrived in Juneau just in time for the delivery of her third grandchild. Grandparents include Nancy’s husband Dwight Nash and Sally Garton of Haines. More than […]
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Duly Noted
Colleen June McGuire was born Nov. 14 to Sally Boisvert and Raphael McGuire at Juneau’s Bartlett Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and measured 21 inches. Sally and Rafe are back at their Mosquito Lake homestead after five weeks in Juneau. Tom and Sally McGuire of Haines are excited to spend time with their first granddaughter. Grandparents Thomas Boisvert and Joanne Gardner of Northfield, Mass., will visit during […]
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Duly Noted
Molly Frances Dorn was born Dec. 9 at Bartlett Regional Hospital to parents Eliza and Dr. Justin Dorn. She weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. and measured 29 inches. Grandparents include Jim Dorn and Sarah Olsen of Juneau, Marty Early of Lancaster, Pa., and Chip and Heather Lende of Haines. Aunt J.J. and uncle Bryan Hinderberger were among the first to hold her. Additional family in Juneau include aunt Betsy Dorn and fiancée Jonathan Wood. Aunt Stoli and uncle Nels Lynch and cousins Lani and Sylvia will […]
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Eden Serene Del Prete was born Jan. 6 at Bartlett Regional Hospital to Shannon and Andrew Del Prete. She and weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. and measured 19.25 inches. She joins brothers Garrison, 9, Caedmon, 6 and Porter, 3. Aunt Lorrie Williams of Medford, Ore. was there to help before grandmother Joyce Del Prete arrived from Santee, Calif. Family and old friends can look forward to […]