Haines borough police said Friday that another explosive device was found in the upper Chilkat Valley. That prompted them to again call on Juneau police and Federal Bureau of Investigation for qualified bomb technicians. Then the group destroyed it in a controlled detonation on Friday. This is the second explosive found near the Klehini River, […]
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Haines businesses brace for tariffs on Canadian lumber and groceries
With Canadian tariffs set to take effect Sept. 8, Chilkat Valley businesses are waiting to see how much of an impact they’ll have. A trade war between the U.S. and Canada has escalated with the U.S. on Aug. 22, imposing steep tariffs, up to 50%, on certain goods from Canada. Canada is retaliating with equal […]
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 […]
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Blotter: Aug. 16 – Aug. 22
Sunday, Aug. 16A caller in the 300 block of Lynnview Drive reported a theft. An officer was advised. A caller in the 100 block of Third Avenue reported that a camper was parked in the roadway. A business owner was contacted and the camper moved. A caller in the 300 block of Lynnview Drive reported a bear […]
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Duly Noted: Weddings, birthdays, big moves and more.
Chuck Baltzell can be found whipping up culinary delights at the Haines Senior Center – most of the time. He was running the grill for the Southeast Alaska State Fair Volunteer Appreciation dinner last week. Baltzell’s approximately 98 burgers were served with side items made by board members for volunteers to enjoy before Dalton City […]
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Blotter: Aug. 9 – Aug. 15
Sunday, Aug. 9A caller reported the sound of fireworks going off at the 500 block of FAA Road.A caller reported a brown bear and two cubs in the area on the 20 block of Hooter Lane. A Nixle was sent out.A caller reported a brown bear in the area around the cruise ship dock at […]
Chilkat Valley Newsletter Friday August 14
It’s election season. There’s a statewide primary on Tuesday, and here in the Chilkat Valley the October ballot is starting to take shape. As current Mayor Tom Morphet steps down a race is taking shape between at least two former mayors, Doug Olerud and Jan Hill. If no one else files, it would be a […]