A company is calling the borough’s handling of its new cell tower plans illegal after the company’s permit was brought to the planning commission this week. The permit in question is for a new tower on Sawmill Road on a private parcel zoned for industrial use. According to borough code, cell towers are part of […]
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Posted inNews, 2026 Governor's Race
Alaska’s candidates for governor weigh in on oil taxes, and how to cook fish
It’s campaign season in Alaska. Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola made national news when she said she’s entering what’s expected to be a hard-fought and expensive race for the Alaska U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Dan Sullivan. Meanwhile two-term GOP Gov. Republican Mike Dunleavy is barred by state law for seeking re-election — and more […]
Posted inSoutheast News, Transportation
Pelican has gone without plane or ferry service since Nov. 28, due mostly to record-setting weather
Ajax Eggleston says he’s canceled a couple of medical trips scheduled in Juneau because of chest pains, as well as a family Christmas celebration with his parents in Sitka. Instead, the holiday feast at his home in Pelican was deer from a hunt earlier this year and his Christmas wish is hoping the town’s month-long […]
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 inLocal News
Assembly Briefs: Recognitions, sales tax, Chilkoot, nonprofits
Recognition for Stuart, playground dedicated Borough Finance Director Jila Stuart has been named Alaska’s Municipal Employee of the Year by the Alaska Municipal League. In a memo, mayor Tom Morphet praised Stuart’s depth of expertise and commitment to transparency, writing that Stuart “is a public servant in every sense.” The borough also officially voted to […]
Posted inSoutheast News
Skagway’s lone paramedic is suing the city, alleging retaliation by fire department officials who fired her
This article was reported and published in collaboration between the Chilkat Valley News and the Alaska Beacon. Skagway’s former paramedic is alleging wrongdoing by the Southeast Alaska town, saying in a newly filed lawsuit that she was illegally fired after submitting a grievance against the city’s fire chief and deputy fire chief. In a lawsuit […]
Posted inLocal News
Borough to put Lutak Dock advisor role out for bid, outlook challenging
Old contractors and old designs are out on the Lutak Dock; a new adviser bearing a new plan may soon be coming in. Roughly a month ago, the borough terminated its contracts with Turnagain Marine and owner-adviser R&M Consultants. As the two firms went out the door, so too did Turnagain’s design for the dock […]
Posted inLocal News
Citizen group assists with childcare startups
A citizen group working to increase childcare availability is finding some early success, but says a far more significant intervention is still needed. The Chilkat Valley currently has four licensed childcare providers: Head Start, Chilkat Valley Preschool, pre-school at the Klukwan school, and longtime home-provider Kim Larson. But many people say that’s not enough. A […]
Posted inLocal News, Environment & Natural Resources
‘We have a responsibility to take care of it’ Lani and Jones Hotch honored for Chilkat Valley conservation
Despite the heavy, wet snow making roads throughout the Chilkat Valley difficult to traverse, about 40 people trickled into the Haines library to honor Klukwan couple Jones and Lani Hotch on the last day of the bald eagle festival. The ceremony is in its third year. It honors Chilkat Valley residents for their conservation efforts, […]
Posted inCommentary
Candidates should pay a penalty for false promises
A lot of time, energy and legal fees have been spent on political and court fights to limit donations to political campaigns. Supporters of campaign contribution laws say unlimited donations buy favorable treatment for people and business that write the big checks — effectively buying elections to protect and promote their own interests. Opponents of […]