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

I would like to thank several people for helping us with the American Legion/American Legion Auxiliary Independence Day float: Jack Smith, Bill and...

I was shocked this spring with the prices of both state and federal fees and store items. I understand the need for the businesses and state and...

Mr. John Binkley’s, president of Alaska Cruise Lines Inc., presentation at the chamber luncheon said although the cruise ship industry will not...

  Steve and Jamie Knudsen welcomed daughter Madyson Paige on July 8. She was born in Juneau with grandmother Shari Wallers, aunt Jeanette Baker,...

Haines Borough Assembly members met for more than five hours Tuesday to address grievances former facilities director Brad Maynard filed against...

Three candidates have filed to run for mayor of the Haines Borough as of Wednesday morning. John Brower and Stephanie Scott will challenge incumbent...

The 43rd annual Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off July 28 and fairgoers better begin strategically planning the four days in order to pack in as...

Haines is not experiencing the usual and near-constant bouts of rain Southeast Alaska communities are known for in the summer. The National Weather...

Haines High School cross-country running practice begins 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at Sharnbroich Field. Coach Liam Cassidy said runners are reminded...

Mayor Jan Hill has designated one seat on the Haines Borough’s revived, seven-member Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to be filled by a...

Sealaska Heritage Institute has released flash cards, an audio CD and an online interactive tool designed to teach the Tlingit alphabet to children....

Monday, July 18  A caller reported a bear near the American Bald Eagle Foundation. A caller reported a dispute between a male and a female on a...

  The Haines Volunteer Fire Department in the past week responded to two calls for fires in the woods near Fourth Avenue. “If you’re...

Lauren Dagostino, 32, of Haines was convicted July 14 of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Dagostino was fined $500 and ordered to pay a $50 surcharge. O...

My wife and I were recently on vacation through Alaska, and were staying for one night in Haines, where we were catching the ferry on our return trip...

We want to thank everyone for your generous support for our BBQ (served 710) and throughout the years. A special thanks to Doug Olerud and the staff...

I would like to thank everyone who helped with the American Legion Auxiliary July Fourth breakfast; Sandy Martin, Rick and Rene Martin, Loyd and Gina...

Alaska State Parks would like to recognize Bob Deck for his dedicated work these past three seasons as volunteer camp host at the Chilkoot Lake...

Thank you to all the community and family for the love of Jonathan Michael Graham. I felt all the love and prayers as I am sure family members and clo...

The Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center would like to extend a huge thanks to all those who helped make the Museum’s Fourth of July...

We would like to thank the residents of Haines for reporting and bringing in injured birds to the American Bald Eagle Foundation. With your help, we...

Once again the Friends of the Haines Borough Public Library’s annual Fourth of July fundraiser was a huge success. This year we sold more...

A special thanks to the workmanship of our borough maintenance employees! Last week they arrived at the old school, removed the old black fabric and...

I would like to thank the individual who accidentally hit my dog on the three mile stretch of Haines Highway a few weeks ago. They were responsible...

  Personal to Snookums: I deeply regret accusing you of cheating on your diet. I had no idea a perfume from Buckshot & Bobby Pins could...