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

We here at the Salvation Army would like to say a heartfelt “Thank You” to those who gave of their time, treasures, and talents to “Help Us,...

*The following letter written by Brenda Josephson was printed last week without her name due to an error during layout. We’re reprinting it this...

I just wanted to thank everyone who helped make the Gourmet Brewer’s Dinner happen along with those who helped with the Beer Fest. The staff at the...

For almost a decade we have known that the State of Alaska’s revenues have been in decline.  Former Governor Bill Walker referred to the current...

A belated yet heartfelt thank you for all who helped our school’s Earth Day celebration be a huge success: Howsers IGA, Oleruds, Alaska Outdoor...

Our youngest “child” is now graduating from Haines High School in Haines.  We want to thank all the teachers and school staff that have helped...

About 50 people attended Mosquito Lake School Community Center’s first Summer Market of the season last Sunday, May 19th.  Some enjoyed the...

The Uglys of Haines thanks everyone who participated in our Community Cancer Connection, especially The American Legion for the use of their facility...

Each day I wake up and have a difficult time believing how wonderful things are each day. Then, as days go by, I look around and wonder, “How is it...

During my career I have written and implemented economic development plans. I have had councils that were supportive and some not so supportive, but,...

No words—even well-chosen words—could do justice to the impressive school concert performed May 1 at the Chilkat Center.  The musicians...

In 2010 as a first-time homebuyer with a foreclosure house on Deishu, I wanted to work with the local insurance agent, but couldn’t for a very...

How important is mining for civilization? Thousands of years ago copper ore was work hardened to form crude tools. Much later copper was alloyed with...

The Earth Day Ad Hoc Committee would like to thank the many who helped our community Earth Day events to succeed! The community cleanups, the...

Community-Built continues to build community! Haines Woman’s Club would like to recognize HBSD Shop teacher Darwin Feakes and his students for...

Haines will soon be on diesel power again because of an equipment failure, burning more oil and costing us all more money.  Last time it was low wat...

Have you looked at the summer ferry schedule? At first glance, it looks like Haines has ferry service every day.  We don’t.  The State of Alaska...

The 2nd Annual Heavy Equipment Day was a resounding success. We owe thanks to the many volunteers and businesses who gave time and displayed...

The resignation of Don Turner III from the borough planning commission is unfortunate but not surprising. Turner joins the ranks of a dozen or more...

Constantine, in conjunction with a corrupt state DNR rubber-stamping permit process, is showing bad faith to the communities of Haines and Klukwan...

The staff and board of KHNS would like to thank the vendors, sponsors, silent auction donors, SEAK State Fair staff and local wine enthusiasts who...

The draft ‘aqueous storage’ ordinance article quote “There’s no industries currently in the borough that this would affect right now” is...

This past year Hospice of Haines has had the opportunity to send our grief facilitator to train with Dr. Alan Wolfelt, an international leader in the...

The proposed ordinance by Will Prisciandaro and his draconian approach to settling ponds and tailing dams is wrong on so many levels, this letter...

When I moved from Haines nine years ago, we had a horrible drug problem here that had affected many of our preteens and teenagers. You know, adults...