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Battle brewing over heliport; Residents seek zoning change; operator silent
Residents at 26 Mile say they’ll push for rezoning to keep a heliport out of their neighborhood, despite a suggestion voiced at last week’...
Helpers sought for Hershey track meet
Physical education teacher Ray Chapin is seeking volunteers to help with the Hershey’s Track Meet, an elementary school classic held for...
Police Blotter
Sunday, May 15 A person reported a former lover had broken into their house downtown. An officer responded and advised the person to seek a...
Greenbelt linking Carr's Cove and FAA?
Please consider bike trails that could be used for hiking, and biking to town from Mud Bay Road and the end of Small Tracts Road area so as to...
Poppy Poster Contest names winners
I would like to thank Kathryn and Nancy Coleman for the prize donations, for this year’s Poppy Poster Contest. Also thank you to all the...
Culture Days event boosted by donation
On behalf of Chilkat Indian Village, we would like to thank Howser’s IGA for its generous donation of a gift certificate for Klukwan Culture...
Pair impressed by four-wheeler tour
I would like to thank Ronny Hauser and the Takshanuk Trail tour team for the awesome tour on Saturday. You couldn’t find a more accommodating...
Thanks for help with river cleanup
The Takshanuk Watershed Council would like to thank the 22 volunteers that came out to make the first annual Chilkat River Clean-up a success! ...
Quilt raffle will benefit cancer research
On behalf of the Haines Emblem Club #463, and the Alaska State Association of Emblem Clubs, I want to thank everyone who purchased tickets for the...
Legislature OKs $300K for valley
Pending approval by Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell, the Haines Borough will receive nearly $300,000 more in operating funds from the Alaska Legislature...
KHNS seeks change in center agreement
Public radio station KHNS is seeking changes to its rental arrangement at the Chilkat Center. The station currently manages the building in lieu of pa...
Highway sidewalk project delayed
Old Haines Highway sidewalk construction scheduled for this summer has been delayed. The project would add sidewalks, curb and gutter from Front...
'Culture Days' observed
A large canoe brought up from Juneau as well as porpoises greeted the ceremonial launching of a longtail canoe May 6 at Chilkat State Park. More than...
Borough OKs tour of mine
Rainbow Glacier Adventures is aiming to build off the success of the Discovery Channel’s reality TV series "Gold Rush: Alaska" with...
Borough to add utility job; discuss donations
The Haines Borough will be adding a new, full-time employee to be split between the borough’s water and sewer departments at a cost of $53,540,...
Court Report
Francis Smalley, 53, of Haines was convicted April 14 of negligent driving. Smalley was fined $300 and ordered to pay a $10 police charge and $250...
Seamstress Craig dies in Oregon at 70
Former resident Beverly Craig died May 1 at a Bend, Ore. hospital after a long illness. Craig,70, had been on kidney dialysis since 1992, and had...
Police Blotter
Monday, May 9 A Young Road caller reported missing belongings and said he had been living with someone for about a month and believes they might have...
Poppies help rehabilitate injured vets
As many of you know, Poppy Day was May 1. Poppy cans are placed around town, at local businesses, from May 1 until July 1. The poppies, which grew wil...
Apple trees will be available for residents
It appears we may now have apple trees donated by Costco available to Haines residents. The original plan was for strategically planting these trees...
Donations boost traveling Vietnam wall
The Haines Elks Lodge would like to thank everyone who donated to the Vietnam Traveling Wall Fund, and everyone who purchased a raffle ticket for the...
Source clarifies residence ownership
I have a minor correction to the obituary of Robert E. Lee which appeared in the April 28 issue of the Chilkat Valley News. I did not inherit the...
Renovated hall to debut at 'Fling'
Seattle’s "Bucket of Honey" will play at the annual Spring Fling community barbecue and dance, starting 6 p.m. Saturday at the...
'Spotlight' to shine on Parnell, Cassidy
The Sheldon Museum opens its fourth season of Six-Week Spotlight exhibits on May 6 with a reception starting 5 p.m. celebrating a fiber arts...
'Tourism night' May 11
The Haines Visitor’s Center will present a "Night for Tourism" on Wednesday, May 11, at the American Bald Eagle Foundation. "The...