The Haines Borough police department is looking to create a bear and wildlife policy, as the department doesn’t have one formally written. Currently, the department is supposed to follow guidelines from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game when officers respond to bear calls, said police chief Jimmy Yoakum. He said those guidelines are not […] The post Police chief pushes for borough to think about creating a bear policy appeared first on Chilkat Valley…

Democratic incumbent Andi Story as of this afternoon was still leading with 65 percent of the votes in the upper Lynn canal’s only contested state House race. That’s according to early unofficial results from the Alaska Division of Elections. Plus, an investigation into a program that was initially offering small gifts, like a cup of […]

Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, is poised to easily win a fifth two-year term over challenger Annette Kreitzer, R-Haines, and will likely be part of a larger Democratic-led majority when the Alaska Legislature convenes in January. Story has 4,004 votes (65.2%) to Kreitzer’s 2,134 (34.8%) with all 10 precincts in House District 3 reporting. The tallies […] The post Andi Story set for fifth House District 3 term over challenger Annette Kreitzer appeared first on Chilkat…

Equipment is being staged at the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal site, but the project hasn’t officially broken ground, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced Monday.  Work was originally set to begin this past summer. But due to permitting concerns raised by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, work on the proposed terminal […] The post DOT stages equipment at Cascade Point in anticipation of ferry terminal’s first phase appeared first on Chilkat…

The Columbia state ferry is stuck in Ketchikan due to problems with its port main engine, with repairs expected later this week and resumption of service planned beginning next Sunday, Nov. 8, the Alaska Marine Highway System announced Monday. The ferry reached Ketchikan on Sunday, after a short-term delay in its schedule was initially announced […] The post Columbia ferry will miss at least a week of service due to engine trouble appeared first on

Last week, 100 band and choir students from across Southeast blended their talents as Haines High School hosted the Southeast Alaska Region V Honor Festival. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has this taste of their experience.  

Editor’s note: This story will be updated as results come in tonight.   Polls in the Chilkat Valley opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday and while initial results are expected to roll in shortly after they close at 8 p.m., Alaskans won’t know about the outcome of some races for another two weeks.  Chilkat Valley residents are […] The post Election Day polls open in the Chilkat Valley appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.

The State of Alaska last month gave a contractor the green light to begin preparing for the construction of a controversial ferry terminal between Haines and Juneau. The move is raising concerns among critics that the Dunleavy administration is improperly fast tracking the project before a new governor takes office.

The state of Alaska has given a contractor the green light to begin preparing for the construction of a controversial ferry terminal between Haines and Juneau. The move is raising concerns that the Dunleavy Administration is improperly fast tracking the project before a new governor takes office. That’s despite overwhelming opposition from critics who argue […]

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to block the state of Alaska from declaring a winner in the state’s U.S. Senate election. In a 20-page order issued Sunday morning, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason said the federal government failed to explain how it has the authority […] The post Federal judge rejects Trump administration attempt to pause Alaska’s US Senate election appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.