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

I have disagreed with most things that Pres. Biden has done during his administration but his latest action in Forgiving Student Loan Debt is...

On behalf of the Haines Little League Board of Directors, I would like to give a very big thank you to everyone who helped make this past season such...

The Mosquito Lake School Community Center is looking for volunteer snow plowers for the upcoming winter. Since the weather disaster of December 2020,...

Ben Aultman-Moore and I sat in conversation regarding his recent decision to run for a seat at the Haines Borough Assembly. When I inquired about his...

When 44 bears were killed in defense of life and property in 2020, the bear population took a huge hit and it will be years before they recover. This...

Eric Holle. Hmmm. You know, I’ve known about Mr. Holle since I moved to Haines, and that was a while ago. I never really took the time to get to...

I wanted to acknowledge a local business for their exceptional customer service. Tongass Federal Credit Union is a fairly recent addition to Haines,...

First, second, third time’s the charm! After rescheduling twice we finally held the Friends of Haines Police first annual golf tournament! I believe...

The Dermott O’Toole Memorial Library of Tenakee Springs would like to thank everyone involved in securing the Book Hook Library Grant 2021. First...

Thanks to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation for underwriting purchase of a new state-of-the-art CPR training mannequin for the Haines swimming...

In the past year I’ve had the opportunity to sit on the Mosquito Lake Community Center board with Bill Jurewitz, board Treasurer. Bill is a...

The Chilkat Valley Historical Society appreciates the tangible gifts of Scott Rossman and Steve Cunningham. In the December 6, 2020 storm, rock and...

To put a twist on a local phrase: If you swam at the Haines Pool, I’d know your name (well, mostly). The point is that the pool is a great...

The Haines Softball League would like to Thank everyone who donated the wonderful prizes for our Six Pack Sam Co-ed Softball Raffle. The raffle and...

The state recently adopted a five-year forest management schedule for the Haines State Forest that’s outdated and out of step with what’s needed...

In late June, a bald eagle displaying signs of illness was reported to the American Bald Eagle Foundation. With a highly pathogenic strain of avian...

The Chilkat Valley Historical Society sincerely appreciates the support of the Rasmuson Foundation. Our Secure Agriculture and Wildlife Project...

The Haines Sheldon Museum thanks the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for financial support that helps protect our collections. Museums...

The Sacred Heart Women’ Group would like to thank all who supported our burger booth at the fair this year. A special thank you to those that...

I’m dismayed at the push for mandatory trash pickup. The reasons to oppose mandatory trash pick-up here are many. 1. Cost:  Mandatory trash pickup...

Yes, there is a privileged class in America.  It is not predicated on gender and/or race.  It is predicated on money (the more of it the better)...

Chilkat Valley Preschool would like to thank everyone who participated in the fair taco booth fundraiser.   A special thanks goes out to Haines...

As I read an article in the CVN concerning local property tax rates, I found it to be enlightening (educational). However, I did note that there was...

Dear Friends of Chilkat Inlet Retreat, borough assembly, planning commission, planner Dave Long and mayor Olerud, Thank you for your efforts...

Amanda Randles and her team deserve a big thank you for organizing and putting on a great Southeast State Fair. I think everyone had a good time...