Chilkat, AK

An explosive device was found near Mile 25 of the Haines Highway this week, the second explosive device found in the area in a month. Haines police reported in a Friday media release that a community member reported a suspected “improved explosive device” in the area on Tuesday. That prompted the police to again call […] The post Another explosive device found in the upper Chilkat Valley appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.

The Alaska Judicial Council, in an apparent first, is not making a recommendation on whether voters should retain a judge, issuing a mixed performance evaluation on Wednesday for Juneau Superior Court Judge Marianna Carpeneti. Carpeneti is facing her first retention election this fall after being appointed to the Juneau Superior Court in December 2021. The […] The post Judge Marianna Carpeneti, in historic first, does not get yes/no retention advisory from Alaska Judicial Council appeared

The suicide-death rate for young Alaskans hit a 10-year high last year and the rate of suicide attempts has increased over the past decade, state health officials reported. From 2016 to 2025, there were 174 suicide deaths among Alaska youths under the age of 18 and 4,101 documented suicide attempts, according to a bulletin released […] The post Suicide deaths and attempts among Alaska youth continue at high rates, report shows appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.

This story was originally published by the Anchorage Press.  The improbable rise of a long-shot Democratic candidate now has the party positioned to capture the Alaska governor’s mansion for the first time in more than two decades, veteran political observers from across the ideological spectrum said this week. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a 37-year-old former state House member from […] The post Amid fractured GOP field, a Democrat could be headed for the Alaska governor’s

Alaska is set to receive up to $23 million from Meta Platforms Inc. under a landmark $17 billion settlement agreement that would also require the company to implement a sweeping set of safety features for its social media platforms, aimed at protecting children from addictive features and harmful content. The multistate settlement agreement was announced Wednesday that […] The post Alaska to receive up to $23 million in landmark child safety settlement with Meta appeared first on

On behalf of the staff, board, and families of Chilkat Valley Preschool, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Chilkat Community Foundation for their 2026 Grant supporting our operational funds. Operating a high-quality preschool requires stable, predictable funding to cover the essential overhead costs that keep our doors open.. By investing in our […] The post Thank you the community foundation for preschool help appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.

On Aug. 29, Dr. Serena Badgley (now Bailey) and Cameron Bailey were married. The bride’s parents are Al and Crystal Badgley. The groom’s parents are Matt and Nancy Bailey of Hopkinson, Wash. The bride’s brother, Hunter Davidson-Badgley, performed a beautiful wedding ceremony under the grand oak tree at Redlands Family Farm in Oregon City, Ore. […] The post Duly Noted: roofing, biking, and goddesses appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.

Frank Berry passed away August 4, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Ketchikan with family nearby.  He was baptized this year and developed a strong faith in God. In the end, his hospice chaplain was Lori Ortiz, and with her visits, he had comfort and peace in his passing.  Franklin Berry was born Dec. 11, 1941, […] The post Frank Berry had a lifelong focus on rural, cross-cultural community needs appeared first on Chilkat Valley News

With school underway, three new Haines teachers are finding their footing. Kindergarten teacher Cayli McEvoy, currently a long-term sub, is learning how to teach her class of 10. In the middle school, science teacher Aaron Massey and social studies and language arts teacher Shannon Jeter say they are looking forward to projects in and outside […] The post Meet the new middle school and kindergarten teachers appeared first on Chilkat Valley News.

10 Years Ago A rumor that the 2017 Alaska Power and Telephone phone book will be the last one printed is not true.  “For some reason that rumor keeps cycling through the Upper Lynn Canal,” said Mark McCready, AP&T director of marketing.  McCready said no official decision has been made to discontinue the printed directory.  […] The post This Week in History: phone book rumors, pollution and alcohol taxes appeared first on Chilkat Valley News