Oct 25, 2024 · Haines’ non-profit preschool didn’t open back up after the summer program ended. The closure of Chilkat Valley Preschool, on top of limited infant care, has left families in a childcare crisis, forcing them to make difficult decisions. Erica Loomis-Carrington’s four–year-old daughter attended Chilkat Valley Preschool. When the facility closed due to …

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A Skagway tour bus lost control and overturned on the Canadian side of the Klondike Highway. It happened late afternoon, near the Yukon Suspension Bridge. No other vehicles were involved. Skagway Police Chief Jerry Reddick says his team’s assistance was not requested by Canadian officials. Borough Manager Brad Ryan went to the site to assist […]

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Jul 12, 2024 · Haines Borough Manager Annette Kreitzer will leave her job in a month. The borough just started to advertise for the position. They discussed the matter at their last meeting. Kreitzer told the assembly she has placed an ad in the Chilkat Valley News to seek applicants. This meets the minimum requirements of borough code. […]

Aug 8, 2024 · Haines local elections day are on October 1st. Three borough assembly seats are up for grabs, as well as two planning commission seats, and two school board seats. On the assembly, Debra Schnabel is reaching the end of her three-year term, and Natalie Dawson is ending a one-year term. Ben Aultman-Moore is resigning a […]

Aug 2, 2024 · The Haines borough assembly voted to offer the clerk’s position to Kristine Kennedy. She recently moved to Haines. Her professional background is as an accountant. Kennedy did not attend the special meeting where the vote took place, and was not immediately available for comments. Kennedy was offered a three year contract, the starting date […]

The Haines Assembly took 30 minutes to canvass their absentee, early and questioned ballots before the start of their Oct. 8 meeting. The results did not change the uncertified results of the 2024 Haines Borough General Election. Cheryl Stickler, Mark H. Smith and Richard Clement will serve on the assembly. Jerry L. Lapp and Eben […]

Jul 24, 2024 · The weather forecast predicted mild flooding. But on Tuesday afternoon, travelers in the Yukon found multiple rockslides in their way. No injuries were reported. About 130 cruise passengers on a Yukon and White Pass Route railroad tour were unable to return to their ship in Skagway. A rock slide blocked the train tracks near […]

Haines lost a resident last week in a suspected drowning. Two women share what they’ll miss about the fishing and hunting enthusiast. The body of a Haines man was recovered from the Chilkat River early morning Sept. 14. He was identified as 83-year-old Ronald Martin. According to the Anchorage Daily News, two days prior, […]