I commend those assembly members and the mayor who maintain civility and open-mindedness when considering public comments. Aggressive, vitriolic, misinformed attacks by any borough representatives against citizens or organizations are unacceptable. Respectful listening and response to all constituents must be the rule. Recent unfounded diatribes against Lynn Canal Conservation have not met that standard. Rather […]
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Assembly Briefs: Porcupine Road, ski permits, public use cabins, infrastructure
Small Tracts water main goes ahead Small Tracts is on its way to getting borough water. The borough approved a contract with HiEx Construction to take on the water-main extension project, which will be funded by a forgivable loan from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The borough received two bids on the project, one […]
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Assembly rejects controversial heli-ski regulations
With allegations of “eco-terrorism” raising the tenor of the conversation, the assembly Tuesday voted unanimously to hold heli-ski regulations largely static, and deny legislation to collect daily GPS data from heli-ski companies. As it stands, the companies provide a mix of location data to the borough government. Some of it is self-reported, including general lists […]
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Borough searching for sponsors to share additional Freeride costs
As snow builds and the heli-ski season nears, the Chilkat Valley is beginning to prepare for the arrival of the Freeride World Tour in March — a global big-terrain backcountry ski competition operated by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). The event is marketing Haines as “the dream stop” on the world tour, and […]
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Letnikof float replacement moves forward, but remains unfunded
The Letnikof Dock rebuild passed a major design checkpoint this month, but there is not yet funding for the construction. The dock float has been out of operation since it broke almost a year ago. The float had been at the end of its projected lifespan, and was recommended for closure in 2023 by then-harbormaster […]
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Assembly candidate John Norton answers your questions
A more in-depth profile of John Norton can be found here. Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 7. That means we’re working to get you the information you need to know to cast an informed vote here at the Chilkat Valley News. We asked Chilkat Valley residents to weigh-in on […]
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Assembly candidate Richard Clement answers your questions
A more in-depth profile of Richard Clement can be found here. Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 7. That means we’re working to get you the information you need to know to cast an informed vote here at the Chilkat Valley News. We asked Chilkat Valley residents to weigh-in on […]
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Assembly candidate Gabe Thomas answers yours questions
A more in-depth profile of Gabe Thomas can be found here. Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 7. That means we’re working to get you the information you need to know to cast an informed vote here at the Chilkat Valley News. We asked Chilkat Valley residents to weigh-in on […]
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Assembly candidate Eben Sargent answers your questions.
Editor’s note: A more in-depth profile of Eben Sargent can be found here. Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 7. That means we’re working to get you the information you need to know to cast an informed vote here at the Chilkat Valley News. We asked Chilkat Valley residents to […]
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Assembly Briefs: Lutak Dock, manager hire, and sales tax
Lutak Dock The Lutak Dock rebuild has once again reached a crossroads, with the assembly deciding whether to go on the hunt for more money to resuscitate the project, or to change tack altogether. The trouble began—or began again—at the end of last month, when a promising dock redesign fell through. The borough and contractor […]