Chilkat Valley News - Serving Haines and Klukwan, Alaska since 1966

Why vote no on the recall? As assembly member Scott Rossman says, "It’s ridiculous. I don’t support it. But I do support their right...

As a 31-year resident, tour operator and ski shop owner, I heartily endorse Norm Smith for a continued term on the borough assembly....

I complained mightily about the gym not being open on Sundays and now it is, starting this weekend, Sunday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. So I’d...

Duly Noted will be back nexxt week....

A task force aimed at combating alcohol abuse will launch a series of public service announcements aimed at discouraging drinking. Announcements will...

The state Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in Haines Oct 6. on the Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan. An "open house"...

Through Tuesday afternoon, 17 moose had been taken in the local subsistence moose hunt, including two sub-legal bulls. A sub-legal bull taken this...

Haines played host to 90 unexpected guests the night of Sept. 21 when a storm hit Lynn Canal and kept visitors from returning to their cruise ships...

Haines Friends of Recycling chair Melissa Aronson won the Haines Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award Saturday. Olerud’s was name...

It’s important for local business leaders to consider the foundation of the local economy, including energy, transportation and recreation...

Monday, Sept. 26 A caller reported a problem bear at the dump. A caller reported a vehicle in the ditch on the Haines Highway. A caller reported a...

Songwriter and singer Tracy Spring, winner of multiple regional music awards, will perform 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Chilkat Center lobby....

On the slight chance anyone in the valley is sufficiently gullible to believe Mr. Jim Shook and his fellow recall sponsors are truly concerned about...

"When you pray, rather let your heart be without words than your words without heart." – John Bunyan (1628-1688). Indeed, words...

As residents of Haines Borough we rely on our local officials to seek out and support opportunities that maintain and enhance our quality of life....

Let’s all contribute a positive impact as we bring out the best in Haines. The individuals and organizations that make up the personality of...

Thank you for printing the photo of the new landscaping around the library totem pole in the September 8th issue. Pete Dohrn does deserve thanks for...

Determined, dependable, hardworking, committed, trustworthy, experienced. These are words that come to mind when I think of Debra Schnabel as a...

The Chilkat Valley News website was hacked late last week and visitors to the site were reporting warning messages when trying to view...

The beaches around Haines are a little cleaner this week thanks to a few dozen volunteers. About 35 volunteers assisted with the International Coastal...

Kensington Gold Mine returned to full operation last week following the death of a worker on Sept. 7. Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. announced Sept....

Haines Borough Assembly and mayoral candidates will participate in a forum coordinated by the Chilkat Valley News and KHNS on Monday, Sept. 26, at the...

Haines High School will send more than a dozen runners to compete in a regional cross-country meet at Ketchikan on Saturday, Sept. 24. "I really...

The Haines volleyball team visited Mount Edgecumbe last weekend and struggled with the Lady Braves’ attack. "It was probably the best...

Gov. Sean Parnell announced Tuesday this year’s Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend check will be $1,174. Alaskans eligible for the dividend who...