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Gene Kennedy serendipitously found an old copy of the CVN recently that he brought in to share with current staff. The 1970 paper, printed in blue...
Historic cabin gets makeover with help of Boy Scouts
A group of youngsters came from Juneau last weekend to clear brush and help as caretakers of a...
Polynesian voyagers visit on Pacific tour
History came to Haines with a remarkable visit from a Polynesian oceangoing vessel Monday...
Dedicated volunteer retires as paid fireman
A longtime fire department member - and at one time, fire chief - quietly retired from the Haines Fi...
Juneau author to hold book signing at The Bookstore
Juneau author Linda Buckley will appear in Haines on Monday for a reading and on Tuesday for a book signing. The event will also feature food and...
Assembly rejects call to extend comment period
By Lee Zion About 40 people showed up for the Haines Borough Assembly meeting Thursday night, most of them seeking the same thing. They wanted to...
1,700 turn out for Beerfest
People came from out of state Saturday afternoon for the annual Beerfest in Haines. The Great Alaska Craft Beer & Home Brew Festival, held each year...
Volunteers clean up Jones Point cemetery
Amid the graves and memorials, a group of about 20 people came out Saturday morning for the...
Porch Warmers to perform for First Friday
Tomorrow is the first Friday of the month, and that means First Friday is back! First Friday events are scheduled for June 2, most of them from 5 to...
Students get chance to shine in theater program
Watch out, because the Big Bad Wolf is on trial! Lynn Canal Community Players will once again sponsor the 2023 Summer Youth Theater Conservatory,...
Residents turn marine debris into art
About a dozen people turned out May 25 sorting through garbage, looking to create art. The garbage...
Manager recommends paid fire chief
The borough of Haines is looking into whether to hire a fire chief as a paid position. Annette Kreitzer, borough manager for Haines, said the fire...
Deishu council donates to playground
The Deishu' Tlingit and Haida Community Council donated $20,000 to local causes. The donation, made...
Best-selling children's author visits public library
A crowd of eager fourth- and fifth-graders walked over from Haines School to the library Friday...
Haines woman achieves lifelong dream of meeting Dr. Phil
A prominent Haines businesswoman has achieved her lifelong dream. And it took her only 16 years to...
A Covid Story
OK, this is a newspaper, and when there’s a newspaper, that means you have a right to know. Everyone has a right to know when something goes wrong...
Popular fundraiser returns - and wow, just in time!
A fundraiser that had to take three years off because of COVID has now returned, and will be held once again this weekend. And — as it just so...
More money possible for schools and activities
“You know that feeling when you almost fall back in your chair? That’s what it’s constantly like.” This is how Roy Getchell, superintendent...
Library hosts programs for children and families
It's Monday morning, and Holly Davis sings to her audience. She makes drum noises and plays with sca...
Haines housing survey released
Annette Kreitzer knows a little something about the housing market in Haines. Just as she was moving here, she faced a housing crunch of her own....
People came out for the heavy machinery day at the Fairgrounds
Youngsters climbed on the power equipment, under the watchful eyes of their parents and the...
Haines School holds bike day
"Hunter, is this your first time or your second? Your third?" Aldus Hale said, with a little bit of...
Chilkat Valley News has a new editor
As I write these words, so far I have spent less than a week on the new job, and less than a week...
People come out for Spring Fling
People showed up for burgers and hot dogs, for carnival games and live music, and as a way to kick off the spring. The Southeast Alaska State Fair...
