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

Citizens should vote “no” on alcohol and marijuana taxes in order to wait one year and dedicate these taxes to a communitywide recreation...

My wife and I have always enjoyed our visits to Haines .  However this time was special.  We were overwhelmed  with a sense of being in a kind...

Last winter former Alaska state economist Gregg Erikson spoke in Haines on the economic impacts we might face if the Palmer Project goes forward....

In July I wrote a letter thanking all the people who helped with the 4th of July Woman’s Club Pie Sale.  I just recently realized that I made an...

I am amazed at the flagrant corruption our current governor exhibits.  What state elected official, who won an election because of large...

There are many locations where mines can be developed.  There is only one Chilkat River, with its abundance of salmon, cultural importance, the...

Haines’ residents learned after-the-fact about Gov. Dunleavy’s recent visit to the Palmer Project with his chief of staff, Ben Stevens,...

Many thanks to all the organizations and individuals who provided help on the Chilkat Valley Wilderness Memorial. Without their help this project...

I would like to commend Zephyr Sincerey for offering to serve our community as an assembly member. I have known Zephyr for many years and have always...

How sleazy can you get, Constantine? Calling in the governor for a private meeting in Haines to pull the strings on your screwed up wastewater...

The staff, students and families of Klukwan School would like to send out a very heartfelt thank you to Alaska Marine Lines for the donation of...

I have known Sally McGuire for nearly two decades. Over the years we have shared countless cups of tea while exploring issues important to the...

The Haines Senior Center Fundraiser was a success! There are many wonderful people that made this happen. Specifically, a big shout out to Christy...

I want to take this opportunity to say I support Sean Gaffney for the assembly.  Sean has been a real voice of reason at assembly meetings and as...

I am appreciative of the assembly candidates choosing to not use plastic signs. This is an example of choices we all need to be willing to make. The...

The Chilkat Valley News quotes Fire Department Chief Al Giddings saying that there has been an annual increase of 7 to 9 percent in emergency calls...

Hospice of Haines would like to thank CVN for the thoughtful story about hospice’s volunteer situation and our upcoming volunteer training. We want...

Sally McGuire has been an active member of our community ever since she moved here in 1985. She is now seeking a seat on the Borough Assembly. She is...

The Friends of Mosquito Lake School Community Center has completed another successful Sunday Summer Market season. Many thanks to the vendors and...

The Haines Farmers Market’s mission is to provide a venue for local farmers, horticulturists, artisans, and crafters to sell their goods in the...

Thank you for telling our story about the struggle of brewing beer in Haines during drought conditions. But as often happens after interviews, there...

Foundroot is a new farm in Haines who was recently awarded a marketing grant from the Alaska Farmer’s Market Association. The goal of this funding...

Kindness of people should always be rewarded and passed forward. My name is Anni Peters. My husband, Lee Peters, and I arrived in Haines August 29th....

Haines Friends of Recycling thanks Alaska Marine Lines for generously donating a storage van to benefit our growing fish net recycling program....

On behalf of the Takshanuk Watershed Council, I send so much thanks and gratitude to the Haines community. Your generosity and support towards the Sta...