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Alaska Chamber supports ferry system

The state’s largest business group is throwing its weight behind the beleaguered Alaska Marine Highway System. Members of the Alaska Chamber of Commerce voted say the state ferries are critical to the state’s economy. Cordova Chamber of Commerce Director Cathy...

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Strong headwinds slow down Yukon-Haines bike relay

Strong headwinds slow down Yukon-Haines bike relay

The Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay marked its 25th year last weekend. And once again, weather presented a particular challenge for riders making the 150-mile trek from the Yukon to Haines.  Matthias Purdon, from Ontario, was the first biker to cross the white...

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Skagway man bitten by bear on Chilkoot Trail

Skagway man bitten by bear on Chilkoot Trail

A Skagway man was mauled by a brown bear on the Chilkoot Trail this week. It’s the second reported bear attack in the Upper Lynn Canal this month. Details are still sketchy about what happened on a dark stretch of the Chilkoot Trail on Monday night. "The entirety of...

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Haines Assembly makes new request to Alaska State Troopers

Haines Assembly makes new request to Alaska State Troopers

The Haines Assembly is making a new request to the Alaska State Troopers, in an attempt to regain a blue shirt officer, after the position was relocated last year. This request comes with disagreement from the assembly. At a recent meeting, Assembly Member Heather...

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New food truck rolls into Fort Seward

New food truck rolls into Fort Seward

Mobile food trucks and trailers are becoming more common in Haines. Over the summer residents enjoyed quick bites from places like Julian’s Tacos, Peterson’s Pretzels and Geno’s. As those trucks close up for the winter, Camino has rolled up to offer a warm meal during...

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Skagway man bitten by bear on Chilkoot Trail

Bear bites Chilkoot Trail hiker

A Chilkoot Trail hiker reported being attacked by a brown bear Monday evening. That’s according to a National Park Service release with few details. It said the solo hiker was able to escape to the Canyon City ranger cabin and call for help at 2 a.m. Tuesday. National...

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