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Our next borough election is set to take place on Oct. 6. That means it’s crunch time here at the Chilkat Valley News as we work to get you the information you need to know to cast an informed vote. That also means candidates for borough assembly, planning commission, and school board are making plans on […] The post Help shape the Chilkat Valley News’ local election reporting in 2026 appeared…
Workers are taking on a list of repairs to the Skagway ferry terminal under an emergency contract, but it’s not known yet if the facility will be open in time for events such as next month’s Klondike Road Relay, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced Wednesday. The Alaska Marine Highway System dock […] The post DOT provides details of Skagway ferry dock repairs,…
The Haines Borough may soon have a new police officer patrolling the Chilkat Valley, pending a background check. Caleb Hubbard applied for the police officer position at the end of April. According to his application, Hubbard attended Juneau Douglas High School in Juneau and currently works for Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium as an environmental technician. […] The post Juneau local a…
10 Years Ago Are the bears green with envy? Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Trying for a punk rock look? Two green-splashed bears puzzled Haines locals and tourists along the Chilkoot River last week. “It’s really a complete mystery,” said Carl Kock, a wildlife biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. So far, no […] The post This Week in History: Green bears, increased enrollment and…
Thank you to Chilkat Valley Community Foundation for a $3,500 grant supporting Haines Dolphins Swim Team’s Scholarship Program for the 2025–2026 swim season. These funds provide dues assistance to families who otherwise may not be able to participate and travel scholarships to help swimmers attend out-of-town meets. Last season, HDST served 52 swimmers and awarded […] The post Thank you for…
Gunalchéesh to all who came by the Chilkat Forever booth at the Southeast Alaska State Fair. It was heartwarming to visit with you all and to connect over our shared value of the Chilkat River and the way of life it supports, and it was energizing to see so many of you wearing Chilkat Forever […] The post Thank you for supporting Chilkat Forever at the SEAK Fair appeared first on Chilkat Valley…
We here at The Salvation Army would like to thank this great community for your patience with us as we have been going through some serious medical issues, which has limited the time we can be open as well as getting the acknowledgements out for all the great support that this community gave to us […] The post Thank you, from The Salvation Army appeared first on Chilkat Valley News .
One hundred and ten years ago this summer, Haines was surrounded by fire. After a few dry months in the spring of 1916, on July 3rd, a fire broke out on the edge of town. Reports are mixed about who or where it started, but the blaze quickly became an inferno that scorched the entire […] The post 1916 fire was our warning appeared first on Chilkat Valley News .
Chuck Baltzell can be found whipping up culinary delights at the Haines Senior Center – most of the time. He was running the grill for the Southeast Alaska State Fair Volunteer Appreciation dinner last week. Baltzell’s approximately 98 burgers were served with side items made by board members for volunteers to enjoy before Dalton City […] The post Duly Noted: Weddings, birthdays, big moves and…
The Haines Senior Village would like to give a big thank you to the Chilkat Valley Community Foundation for the recent grant we received for new sidewalks at the Village. The safety of our senior residents and community members is so important. This grant will allow us to replace the old, deteriorating, cracked and sunken […] The post Thank you for the CVCF grant to install new sidewalks at the…
I am of the opinion that one of the reasons for the precipitous decline in Southeast Alaska State Fair volunteers is the Fair management’s public endorsement and abetting of LGBTQ+ issues for a child-centered event. Tom Spencer, former volunteer train engineer The post Fair’s support of LGBTQ+ issues is a problem for a volunteers appeared first on Chilkat Valley News .
Ruth Hamilton Heese of Masonville, Colorado, born Nov. 8, 1962, died Aug. 10, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after a prolonged illness. Ruth grew up in Omaha, Neb., and moved to Haines during her junior year of high school. She graduated in 1981. In Haines, she lived with her aunt and uncle, Betty and Don Holgate, […] The post Ruth Hamilton Heese dies at 63 appeared first on Chilkat Valley News .
