If you are still not sure whether or not to support a large-scale hard-rock mine in the Chilkat Valley, then here are a few things to think about....

I live in a town of caring people and I want to thank my wonderful family and friends for my 90th birthday party Jan. 19 at the Senior Center. It was...

Concerns have been raised about the boom/bust nature of certain economies. It made me think—thank you for that. What I’m wondering is, how many...

I am very disappointed in the lack of fair coverage Alaska Excursions has received from Chilkat Valley News and KHNS regarding Glacier Point Tours....

Haines, Alaska is the bees knees. In lieu of recent perspectives, I wanted to share mine, from a set of newbie eyes. I haven’t been in the thick of...

The Haines police and a group of residents are advocating for police dog(s). Some of the most compelling reasons not to have a police dog in Haines...

Do You Want to Live In a Mining Town? Like most of the folks in this town I plan on spending the rest of my life right here in Haines. I am concerned...

Haines Dolphins Swim Team would like to thank everyone who participated in making our annual Winter Games such a positive success! Thanks so much for...

Much gratitude for the generosity of the Haines Borough School District for allowing Klukwan School (Chatham School District) to use a HBSD van....

I would like to thank Justin and Nathan Peterson of Whitehorse who entrusted me with their sled, making my “last hurrah” possible. A huge thank...

On Jan. 7, Imperial Metals suspended operations at the Mt. Polley Mine in B.C. due to low copper prices. This means several hundred jobs lost and...

We’ve been told over and over the Palmer Project will greatly benefit the local economy. There will be winners and losers, but either way, the risk...

Last week you published my entry having to do with damaging levels of wireless radiation in our towns. I received push back regarding my statement...

Please convey my most sincere, heartfelt thanks to all who came by, brought food,sent flowers or other gifts to me while I recuperated from knee...

This valley is a rare, gleaming haven for many to avoid the noise, pollution, crime and overcrowding that plagues the rest of the planet. But one...

Thanks to everyone who showed up to dip and support the 14th Annual Polar Bear Dip on New Year’s Day. Special thanks to Ralph Borders, Suzanne...

Thanks to Kyle Clayton, Tom Heywood, Eric Holle and Kip Kermoian for providing dance instruction and live music for the Friends of Mosquito Lake...

Once again The Uglys would like to thank the Chilkat Valley community for coming together to support our Gifts for Grub toy drive dinner. Your...

Haines Woman’s Club would like to thank the residents of Haines for their support in our fundraising efforts this past year. Starting in March we...

We are always grateful for the donations from Howsers IGA, Olerud’s Market and Mountain Market for the first and second place winners of the cookie...

n this season of giving -and shopping- here is another reason to “By Haines” and shop locally: Local businesses support the nonprofits that help...

I would like to personally thank all those in the Haines community who have been so generous this Christmas season. We have had so many in this great...

The Haines Senior Center had a wonderful Holiday Movie Night which would not have been possible without the very generous donations we received. We...

Many thanks to all those who helped make the Lighting of the Fort a success! The residents of the neighborhood have lit their houses beautifully. Jim...

The Friends of the Library would like to thank all of our incredible volunteers who helped to make the library beautiful this year! This project...