After 32 years of work, Dan Henry presented his book “Across the Shaman’s River” about John Muir, Tlingit history and how the two are connected at the Chilkat Center Tuesday. Henry spent two and a half hours telling stories from the book to a full audience of Haines residents and visitors from the Chilkoot Indian […]
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Stand by for a substantial response
In response to Eric Holle’s Letter to Editor published in last Thursday’s issue, it is difficult to respond adequately in the Chilkat Valley News’ 250-word limit. To meet those requirements would require editing so tightly that my response to you might be interpreted as cryptic or short, so I will prepare another Paid Commentary to […]
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Baseline water data focus of mining forum
The Chilkat Valley Mining Committee hosted and organized a forum on water Wednesday evening where speakers outlined the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s discharge permit process, copper’s effect on salmon and other issues related to mining and water quality. Allan Nakanishi, with DEC’s wastewater discharge program, discussed how baseline data is key to monitoring future […]
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Plastic bags in Haines
Plastic bags have a bad rap and Haines is taking strides to reduce their use. Haines Friends of Recycling’s zero-waste themed Earth Week has renewed talks about how to cut back on single-use plastics. Lynn Canal Conservation board member Heidi Robichaud said the nonprofit has been working to encourage the use of reusable bags in local […]
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Lighthouse committee on third round attempt to lease Eldred Rock
The Eldred Rock Lighthouse Committee hopes it’s near the end of an almost 20-year battle to access the island and restore the historic lighthouse. Longtime lighthouse committee member Pam Randles said the group is on its third attempt to lease the island for five years from the Coast Guard in hopes of completing annual maintenance […]
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Tier 3 support was born in Haines
Joe Poor’s commentary claims support for Tier 3 Chilkat River designation is funded by “‘outside’ groups whom (sic) have no vested interest in our community.” Tier 3 designation was first proposed by Chilkat Indian Village. It is supported by Lynn Canal Conservation which has a 47-year history in Haines and many members who are second or third generation residents. […]
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King concerns among Forestry plan comments
A local nonprofit group and an advisory committee are urging the state Division of Forestry to halt timber sales planned for the next five years that will adversely affect Chinook salmon populations. The division recently released its five-year forest management schedule for the Haines State Forest, which documents proposed timber harvests in the valley through […]
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Former Haines students come forward alleging sexual abuse by Karl Ward
Four Haines High School alumni came forward this week detailing sexual abuse by former Boy Scout leader, school principal and superintendent Karl Ward, who died 21 years ago. Craig Loomis, Robert Brouillette, Nick Kokotovich and Roger Schnabel allege that Ward fondled them or acted inappropriately toward them while they were visiting at his home. The […]
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Former Haines students allege sexual abuse by Karl Ward
Four Haines High School alumni came forward this week detailing sexual abuse by former Boy Scout leader, school principal and superintendent Karl Ward, who died 21 years ago. Craig Loomis, Robert Brouillette, Nick Kokotovich and Roger Schnabel allege that Ward fondled them or acted inappropriately toward them while they were visiting at his home. The […]
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What happens next? How a similar tragedy changed a community
Haines isn’t the only town where a trusted leader sexually abused children. In Charleston, South Carolina during the late 1980s, a victim came forward alleging sexual abuse against a teacher at the private school Porter-Gaud, but was rebuffed by school administrators. The sexual abuse began in 1970 and lasted decades. The teacher, Eddie Fischer, also […]