At about 8:15 a.m. Friday, Haines school counselor Kristen Brumfield was in her Nissan Xterra about halfway through her 34-mile commute south along the Haines Highway. Then the whole world turned white. “I took my foot off the gas and swore,” she said. “I heard a [sound] and I hit something and then stopped.” When […]
Search results
Posted inLocal News
Looking back on our most read stories of 2025
As the Chilkat Valley closes in on the end of 2025, here’s a look at some of the most widely read of the 904 stories the Chilkat Valley News published in print and online this year. January Readers spent the most time on a story titled “Border Patrol launches Juneau operations, with eye on drugs […]
Posted inObituaries
Garry Stewart remembered as a dancer, music-lover and firewood connoisseur
Longtime Haines resident Glenn “Garry” Stewart died Nov. 6 at home. Wife Kolia Ann Stewart remembers him as a man who protected her since the day they met at her favorite neighborhood bar near Los Angeles, California. “It was love at first sight,” she said of the first time she laid eyes on the tall, […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: Marathons, marriage, and more
Haines locals Sally Andersen, Jessica Edwards, and Sara Chapell ran the inaugural San Antonio marathon, with the support of Leslie Evenden. The 5K, half marathon and marathon drew a crowd of 19,000 runners from 50 states and multiple countries. The group said that they had great weather and enjoyed plenty of live music including mariachi […]
Posted inLocal News
Decision nears on electricity rate increases, challenged by Skagway
Closing arguments were submitted this week in a rate case that could see residential electricity charges in the Upper Lynn Canal climb significantly next year. In the rate case, first filed a year ago, Goat Lake Hydro is seeking a 69.92% increase in its wholesale rate for electricity. The company operates hydroelectric plants at Goat […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter: Nov. 19 – Dec. 6
Wednesday, Nov. 19 A caller reported a fire alarm going off in the 400 block of Main Street. The Haines Volunteer Fire Department responded. Thursday, Nov. 20 A caller reported an electrical fire on River Road. The Haines Volunteer Fire Department responded. A caller on Lutak Road reported finding jewelry and turned it over to […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter, Sunday Nov. 16 – Saturday Nov. 22
Sunday, Nov. 16 A caller on Third Avenue reported a burglar alarm. A business owner contacted the police department to report an accidental activation. Officers assisted another agency on the Haines Highway. An officer did a follow-up report on Sunshine Street. An officer helped a citizen on the Haines Highway make contact with another agency. […]
Posted inDuly Noted
Duly Noted: Hot Shots, pot lucks, orcas and more
Five tourists in Haines for bald eagle viewing stopped at 33 Mile Roadhouse for lunch on a snowy Wednesday. They shared eagle stories and were thrilled to share their bear pictures also, but Alison Walters’ visit to Haines was highlighted by a fire department call at the Aspen motel at 5:45 am. She was woken […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Bring broader representation to corridor working group
The Chilkoot Corridor Working Group needs broad representation. Borough manager Alekka Fullerton was tasked with naming members to the group. She appointed the following: Tourism Director – Reba Hylton Alaska Department of Fish and Game – Hannah Manninen Alaska State Parks – Jacques Turcotte (or other Parks designee) Chilkoot Indian Association – Zach Wentzel Representative […]
Posted inBlotter
Police Blotter Nov. 9 – Nov. 15
Sunday, Nov. 9 Multiple callers reported trees down on the Haines Highway and Beach Road. DOT and Public works were advised. Nixles were sent out. A caller reported their phone missing. Multiple callers reported power outages throughout the day. Including one on Piedad Road reporting a popping sound at a power pole, another on Lutak […]