In the past couple weeks, I’ve noticed lots of locals telling everyone how bad DOWA, and the possibility of the Palmer project turning into a mine...

I have eaten my share of fish. But I’m now realizing our fish stocks are declining rapidly worldwide. The main reason for the decline of worldwide...

I am writing to comment on Lydia Andriesen’s essay printed in the May 6, 2021 issue of the CVN. My purpose in this letter to the editor is not to...

When Hospice of Haines realized that COVID-19 restrictions would make our annual spring rummage extravaganza at the fairgrounds impossible for the...

At the most recent borough assembly meeting, the assembly interpreted the second amendment in their own way. The whole proceeding reminded me of...

Assemblyman Paul Rogers recently submitted a resolution to declare Haines a sanctuary city. I unequivocally agree and want the record to show that I,...

I wish for this place we call Haines to have sanctuary from exploitative logging operations that specialize in hauling our forests away to Asia;...

No, Chicken Little, the sky is NOT falling. I agree with previous naysayers Aronson and Figdor who deplore Mr. Paul Rogers’ wrongheaded resolution...

Twice recently, in Haines, I was restricted, because of social pressure, from activities because I’m not vaccinated. These experiences gave me...

The Haines Community Garden is deeply grateful to Burl Sheldon for pruning our cherry trees. Burl generously gave his time and expertise, and now...

We would like to thank all the fine folks that ventured forth and attended the revival of our traditional spring gallery opening. It was good to see...

The Palmer Project is now owned by DOWA Holdings, Japan, Ltd.—a massive multi-billion-dollar corporation headquartered in Tokyo.  Their shiny, whit...

I agree with Richard Clement of the Alaska Miners Association, except that he has my NO’s incorrect. As a resident who cares about the environment...

My offer to serve as manager or interim was made to the mayor following the 2020 election. The unfolding story of filling the manager vacancy has...

Spring, and May in particular, bring a chance for fresh starts and renewal. May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, and this...

For several years, I’ve been researching the topic of guns in America: sport, defense, food, profit, civilian, military, rural, city, law...

A town hall meeting was scheduled for February 22 to learn about and discuss AIDEA’s proposal for an ore terminal on Lutak Inlet. As I understand...

I’ve been listening to the minority environmentalists. A couple of years ago, SEACC’s Shannon Donahue stated in the CVN that we have a balanced...

The Haines Dolphins Swim Team has had to tread some rough waters this past year due to pool closures and then Covid-19. But we have persevered! And...

A special thank you to Chip Lende and Lutak Lumber for your generous donation and support of the Victory Garden, again this year.  The “pea...

Takshanuk Watershed Council thanks Alaska Department of Fish and Game wildlife biologist Carl Koch and Wildlife Education Specialist Abby McAllister...

Haines has two exciting new opportunities to promote Chilkat Valley tourism, thanks to the ingenuity of Governor Dunleavy and our own Paul Rogers. As...

Step 1: Submit one highly contentious and needless resolution, 21-04-911, into the assembly agenda. Step 2: Do not adequately provide timely notice...

I would really like to thank all the people who took the extra time and effort at Tuesday’s assembly meeting to address the ongoing questions about...

The Second Amendment Sanctuary City resolution proposed by Paul Rogers begs the question of whether the assembly is elected to adopt rules and...