Lutak, AK

The Oct. 27 Haines Borough Assembly meeting will discuss Lutak Dock, Port Chilkoot Dock, and hear from the Chilkoot Indian Association about a proposal for the Chilkat Valley preschool building. And, Haines’ newest elected officials will take their seats at the dais. KHNS’ Melinda Munson talks with the Chilkat Valley News’ Will Steinfeld to find […] The post Listen: Assembly to discuss Lutak and Port Chilkoot docks, swear in new members appeared first on Chilkat…

The Oct. 27 Haines Borough Assembly meeting will discuss Lutak Dock, Port Chilkoot Dock, and hear from the Chilkoot Indian Association about a proposal for the Chilkat Valley preschool building. And, Haines’ newest elected officials will take their seats at the dais. KHNS’ Melinda talks with the Chilkat Valley News’ Will Steinfeld.

Longtime Lutak resident and retired educator Frank Holmes, 89, died Oct. 3 in Albany, Oregon of “a convergence of illnesses,” daughter Stephanie Holmes-Farmer said. Holmes was somewhat of a medical miracle, having survived cancer and several heart-stopping events in his lifetime, including one that put him in a medically induced coma. Neighbor and fellow teacher […] The post Frank Holmes dies at 89 appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.

The State of Alaska will lease tidelands to Southeast Roadbuilders for an improved barge landing on Lutak Road.  The company first applied for the lease in 2023, kicking off a review process that concluded earlier this month, when the state’s Department of Natural Resources announced their decision to approve the lease. That paves the way […] The post SERB approved for new barge landing appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.