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A landslide on Tuesday evening blocked off the only route between Skagway and Whitehorse, Yukon. No one was injured but the road is now partially closed. KHNS’ Melinda Munson spoke with a Skagway resident who survived being caught up in the slide. And, the regular municipal elections are scheduled in both Haines and Skagway for […]
As Skagwegians try to find creative solutions to meet the growing demand for housing, many people say the smartest thing the municipality can do, is release some of its own land. Here’s KHNS contributor Molly McCluskey with the next installment of the housing series, Skagway Shuffle.
Southeast Alaska rarely sees wildfires. But two have broken out in the Haines area in the first half of this month – with the latest reported on Wednesday morning. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt has the story. Also on the news, KHNS’s Melinda Munson reports that the Skagway Fire Department responded to two improperly extinguished […]
Assembly members will discuss a request for proposals for Port Chilkoot Dock for the second time at the Aug. 11 Haines Borough Assembly meeting. And, the borough clerk’s report confirms that two citizen initiatives are making their way through town. The Chilkat Valley News’ Will Steinfeld joins KHNS reporter Melinda Munson.
Some passengers on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway were injured on Wednesday morning when the train stopped suddenly. And, a blasting project just outside of Skagway resulted in a rockfall that damaged some of the houses below. No one was injured. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has these stories.
Skagway isn’t getting any bigger. There’s no new valley to build in, no new subdivision over the hill. But the need for housing keeps growing. In the second installment of The Skagway Shuffle, KHNS contributor Molly McCluskey looks at creative solutions.
Skagway’s Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park hosted Junior Ranger Day last week. The event got kids up close and personal with nature and history, and celebrated the re-opening of the junior ranger station. KHNS’ Melinda Munson reports that it’s part of the 50th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Firefighters are battling a wildland fire that broke out north of Haines over the weekend. As of Wednesday morning, the Boulder Fire was about 2.75 acres in size. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt has more. Also in the news, the Trump Administration is again threatening cuts to the federal Essential Air Service program, which provides funding for […]
Skagway’s port master plan was completed five years ago, when the waterfront was still leased by White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. Now that the municipality has control of its port, and cruise numbers are increasing, the borough is crafting an update to the plan. The first public meeting was held this week. As KHNS’ […]
Last April, the Haines Borough got an out-of-the-blue offer from an international port management company that wanted to lease and manage its cruise ship dock. Now that the assembly knows of outside interest, it’s taking steps to figure out just how much there is. Will Steinfeld reports for KHNS.
This week, we’re pleased to bring you the return of The Skagway Shuffle, Molly McCluskey’s award-winning series for KHNS digging into Skagway’s housing shortage. Here’s the first episode, looking at what’s changed since the first season aired two years ago.
Large crowds from around the region gathered in Haines this weekend for the annual Southeast Alaska State Fair. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt attended the logging show, rode the Ferris wheel and even took a ride down a summertime sledding hill, and has this story.
A fire at the Skagway Ace Hardware on Sunday shut down the historical building and forced the evacuation of Skagway’s biggest restaurant next door. No one was injured, and the next morning, both companies were back to business. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has this story. And, a Haines resident recently found an explosive device in the […]
The Haines Borough Assembly will explore options for a possible private lease of the Port Chilkoot Dock at its July 28 meeting. The Assembly could vote on a moratorium for new tour permits for the Chilkoot Corridor. And, they’ll discuss a proposed alcohol tax that would be placed on the ballot. KHNS’ Melinda Munson interviews […]
A mineral exploration project north of Haines has changed hands twice in the last year. That included earlier this month, when Viszla Copper purchased the Palmer Project with $15 million of its company stock. Steve Masterman currently serves as deputy director of the Alaska Critical Minerals Collaborative at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Before that, […]
Skagway Borough Assembly’s last meeting was more emotional than usual, with two former mayors making passionate remarks. One criticized the professionalism of the sitting body, and was asked to be removed by an assembly member. The other former mayor raised concerns about a Canadian news article. The article quoted the Yukon’s new premier in regards […]
Starting last Thursday, Juneau residents don’t have to pay local sales tax on essential food and residential utilities. Voters in Juneau approved exempting them during this fall’s recent municipal election. KTOO’s Clarise Larson reports what that will look like for residents and businesses.
The Skagway Traditional Council spent five years searching for records related to the Pius X Mission Resident School for Native Children. It’s unclear how many Native youth attended the former school, located in Skagway, and run by the Catholic Church. So far, the Tribe has located records of around 500 children. Skagway Traditional Council has […]
The Haines Borough Assembly tackled wildlife protection, infrastructure safety and litigation strategy at Tuesday night’s meeting that stretched for over four hours. The Assembly also honored a harbor employee and debated accountability for federal lobbyists. KHNS’ Brandon Wilks reports.
You may have heard before that Alaska imports 95% of food purchased by residents. The figure has been around for decades. But there’s a problem with it: food security experts say it isn’t real – or backed by data As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, that reality underscores how hard it is to track […]
The Skagway Borough Assembly voted to approve the 2023 Comprehensive Trail Plan at its last meeting – two years after it was completed. It’s a working document that the municipality will use to make decisions for trail planning and maintenance, and hopefully, to obtain grants. At the same time, the Parks and Recreation Committee changed […]
The deadline for Haines to meet its grant requirements to rebuild its failing cargo dock is fast approaching. Now, the borough needs to come up with a new plan after ending its contract with the original dock contractor. The Assembly met as a Committee of the Whole last week to discuss how to move forward. […]
A controversial mineral exploration project near Haines is changing hands again – just one year after the last shakeup. Vizsla Copper Corporation is the new owner. The company says one of its key priorities is earning local support. But at least for one local tribe, that’s not in the cards. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt […]
Biologists use fancy microphones to study the many sounds humpback whales make beneath the surface in the waters of southeast Alaska. But they’re also increasingly interested in sounds whales make above water. And one researcher thinks Alaskans themselves – many of whom spend their days and nights near or on the ocean – have a lot […]
A heated hour-long debate over harbor committee representation dominated Tuesday’s Haines Borough Assembly meeting. The assembly also loosened ambulance billing requirements and sent a potentially contentious sales tax ordinance back to committee for further review. KHNS reporter Brandon Wilks has more.
The state’s plan to build a new ferry terminal north of Juneau has sparked calls for more information about the project and what justifies it. The state recently released an economic analysis to that effect. But, at least so far, the report hasn’t done much to ease concerns – particularly among members of a key […]
Skagway’s municipal-owned health clinic is asking the borough for nearly 30% more funding than last year. The clinic director says they ran into unexpected challenges like a big rise in urgent care visits plus delays in services meant to generate income. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more.
The composition of the Haines Borough Assembly will change at its next meeting, when general election results are certified and Assembly member Richard Clement makes way for newly elected Eben Sargent. Chilkat Valley News reporter Will Steinfeld joins KHNS’ Melinda Munson to discuss what else is on the agenda for Tuesday’s borough Assembly meeting. Hint: […]
Haines has been holding River Talks for years. Skagway debuted its own storytelling event this month at the historic Red Onion Saloon. Presenters talked about inclusion, kindness and how to connect with each other – and tourists. KHNS’ Melinda Munson reports.
A major rockslide has been threatening Skagway’s busiest cruise ship dock in recent years. Last week, numerous industry experts were in town to present options for long-term mitigation. But as Melinda Munson with KHNS reports, none of the choices were easy or cheap.
Scientists in Southeast Alaska recently established that avalanches are a leading cause of mountain goat mortalities. Now, new research indicates that worst-case scenario avalanche seasons can set goat populations back by more than a decade. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the finding could spell trouble for the sentinel species as extreme weather events intensify […]
More than 100 people gathered in Haines this weekend for another No Kings rally – joining communities across the state and country. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports. And, Skagway is a town that sells itself on history. It celebrates the miners and prostitutes of the gold rush of the late 1800s. That unique history […]
If you ask Skagway residents what it’s like to shop at their local grocery store, many relay the same thing. Partially spoiled produce, poorly stocked shelves – and sticker shock. Some folks do what they can to avoid the experience entirely. That includes hiring gig workers in Juneau to buy their groceries, which then get […]
The high school cross country season ended last week at the state meet in Anchorage. Both the Skagway Panthers and the Haines Glacier Bears competed in the finals. KHNS reporter Trygve Bakke spoke with coaches and athletes from both teams to hear about the season’s last race.
Skagway’s borough assembly certified its election on Thursday and killed an ordinance that would have disallowed internally lit signs in the Historic District. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details of the impassioned reaction from business owners.
The Oct. 14 Haines Borough Assembly meeting covers several topics of note. The Canvass Board will certify election results, and the assembly will vote whether or not to end its contract with Turnagain Marine Construction for the construction of the Lutak Dock. Will Steinfeld from the Chilkat Valley News joined KHNS’ Melinda Munson in the […]
In the midst of the global pandemic, a film crew visited Skagway to document how this worldwide event affected the financial stability of a tourism-driven town. Now, the documentary is making its debut at a New England film festival for the first time. KHNS Reporter Trygve Bakke was able to speak with the film’s director, […]
Skagway’s tribal government purchased a museum space last year. And that space recently came to life when two generations of Lingít speakers shared traditional stories, in a town where the language was once discouraged. Reporter Melinda Munson with KHNS has more.
Wednesday was municipal election day all over Alaska. Polls were open from morning until night, but many residents chose to vote early. Here are some unofficial election results from CoastAlaska newsrooms throughout the region.
The state of Alaska is in the throes of studying what it would take to build a road that would, at least in theory, better connect Juneau, Haines and Skagway. The Department of Transportation held open house-style meetings last week to inform the public about potential route options – and to get community feedback. The […]
Skagway’s only year-round laundromat closed last fall. Since then, some residents have struggled with the task of maintaining clean clothes and linens. Discussions have begun on what to do about the issue, and possible ways to fund those solutions. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details.
Communities across Southeast Alaska are tweaking their tax policies to rake in tourist dollars during the summer months – and provide some relief to locals in the winter, according to municipal leaders. This year, voters in the Upper Lynn Canal will vote for ballot measures that would do the same. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt […]
Close to 50 Skagwegians gathered at Garden City RV Park on Tuesday with somber faces. Many wore bright orange t-shirts in honor of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. They stood on muni-owned property that once housed a Catholic mission school for Alaska Native children. That land is a source of pain for the local […]
Incumbent Rachel Saitzyk wants to serve another term on the Haines Borough Planning Commission. She says her ability to connect and her optimism make her a good fit for the position. KHNS’ Melinda Munson met with the candidate to find out more.
Nathanael Reams is running for the Haines Borough Planning Commission. He says he’s entering the race as a new candidate, willing to learn and work with other commissioners. KHNS’ Melinda Munson interviewed Reams over the phone from his remote work place. And, incumbent Dan Schultz wants to serve another term on the Haines Borough Planning […]
Joe Parnell has held various jobs. He’s hoping to add planning commissioner to his resume. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson visited with the candidate, who says he particulalry concerned about Haines’ derelict buildings. And, Kimberly Rosado almost always gives citizen comment at Haines Borough Assembly meetings. She’s switching her focus, and hopes to be elected to […]
Turnout was noticeably lower at this month’s Haines Borough Planning and Zoning meeting compared to June. But the session put a spotlight on simmering divisions over housing policies, mounting frustration with meeting procedures and revealed a serious fraud scheme affecting local residents. KHNS’ Brandon Wilks reports.
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, or DEED, is proposing changes that would limit how local governments can contribute to their schools. Skagway’s school superintendent says that while these changes wouldn’t harm his district in the short term, they are an overreach that will undermine public education. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the […]
A fire Monday morning in Skagway displaced multiple seasonal workers but no one was injured. A representative for the building’s owner says the building will remain vacant until it is repaired. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details of the early morning blaze.
It’s been three weeks since the Alaska Department of Fish and Game seized dozens of animals from a wildlife facility outside Haines. But a number were left behind. And as Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the owner is now calling on the state to return to his property and retrieve them.
As the upcoming school year approaches, the Haines Borough School District is preparing for the looming threat of more budget cuts. KHNS reporter Trygve Bakke was able to speak with Superintendent Lilly Boron and Principal Alex Van Wyhe to hear about the district’s next steps.
An ongoing controversy involving a proposal to use cemetery land for a community composting facility came to a head last week when the Haines Borough Assembly denied the request. The move left the nonprofit behind the facility disappointed, fatigued, and searching for a way forward. KHNS’ Brandon Wilks has this story.
The Native village of Klukwan, just north of Haines, is grappling with landslide risk that’s intensifying with climate change. It’s also posing a major obstacle to the community’s growth. The village is in the thick of a research project to better understand the threat. And as Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, residents hope the […]
Most of the time in Skagway, getting a mammogram means spending hundreds of dollars to travel to another city like Juneau. But once a year, the breast cancer screening comes to town … in a truck. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson chose that second option this spring and brought along her microphone to learn more.
The Haines Borough Assembly voted to update its code to allow for a paid fire chief. The vote narrowly passed at a July 8 meeting, with the mayor breaking the tie. It’s a big change for a town that has relied on a volunteer fire chief to run its fire department that’s over a century […]
Reindeer from a Haines wildlife center that was shut down by the state in June are causing a kerfuffle for Skagway’s Planning and Zoning Commission. On Thursday, the commission asked for more information to determine if a reindeer tour would be allowed. But now it is unclear if the animals are even legal, without the […]
Haines has been searching for a police chief since November. The borough assembly and staff are moving forward with the help of a consulting firm. That’s after a finalist for the position visited the town and then withdrew his application, citing “unprofessional behavior” from the interim police chief. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more. And, […]
A new report in Haines chronicles which parts of the mountainous borough might be prone to future landslides. It comes as communities across Alaska and beyond scramble to prepare for natural disasters that are growing more destructive with climate change. The first step is often working to better understand the risk – and map where […]
The U.S. Forest Service has completed assessment reports on over 20 topics that will inform how the Tongass National Forest will be managed in decades to come. As CoastAlaska’s Angela Denning reports, the last time the Forest Service studied the Tongass this deeply, the movie Titanic was hitting the screens.
A little more than two years after Skagway’s first fentanyl deaths, the man suspected of providing the drugs is now facing federal charges. A U.S. assistant attorney says to expect more drug prosecutions to follow a similar pattern. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has this story.
Skagway’s biggest restaurant is hiring. They need an indoor gardener to tend to their aeroponic lettuce and herb farm. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson examined the greens and learned how beer and lettuce can work together.
The Haines Assembly is looking for ways to move forward after one assembly member verbally attacked another assembly member directly after a meeting. The incident has prompted concern from the community and a call to action from the dais. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has this report.
Burl Sheldon talks with Todd Raining Bird, certified fitness nutrition specialist, certified personal trainer, and corrective exercise specialist. What are the benefits of hiring a personal trainer?
Skagway resident Bill Glude knows snow. It’s his job to monitor the Klondike Highway between Skagway and the Canadian border for avalanche danger. He spoke with KHNS reporter Melinda Munson about his respect for snow and why avalanche safety is becoming more complicated.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released a new catalogue that chronicles more than 100 species of seaweed commonly found in Alaska. The agency says the guide will serve as an important resource as Alaska works to get in on a surging demand for kelp products. But as the Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports, […]
The Skagway Assembly voted last month to collect sales tax on the full price of tours sold. Previously, commission on tours was not taxed. It seemed a no-brainer for the town whose main economy is tourism. But Skagway’s closest neighbor, Haines, a 45-minute boat ride across the Lynn Canal, is worried the changes could impact […]
The bald eagle recently became the United States’ official national bird. It’s already a celebrated creature in Haines, which boasts the largest congregation of bald eagles in the world. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke with visitors from across the country and the globe who travelled thousands of miles and braved frigid cold to photograph the […]
As we bid goodbye to 2024, here’s a review of some of this year’s most viewed stories. They include Skagway’s Pius X federal designation, the Quick Shop fire, the Red Onion sale and an interview with former writer laureate Heather Lende.
A Skagway couple is retiring after providing in-home daycare for 35 years. They potty-trained a large portion of the community, and taught many of the residents how to ride a bike. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke to the providers about what they’ll miss, and how they’ll spend their free time.
Skagway continues to investigate if a community land trust could help alleviate the valley’s housing shortage. A land trust expert addressed the assembly in a committee of the whole on Dec. 18. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details.
Haines was named the best place in the world for heli-skiing by POWDER Magazine. And for now, the town’s heli-skiing rules aren’t changing. That’s after the borough assembly landed on an ordinance that mostly upheld the status-quo, including the number of permits and helicopters. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.
It’s out with the old and in with the new as 2025 approaches. Skagway said goodbye to its borough manager at their last assembly meeting while Haines welcomed its new interim manager. KHNS Melinda Munson has this report.
Coming soon to 50 Alaska coastal communities is a chance to cash in on $39 million in funding for heat pumps. Skagway residents met to understand how heat pumps work and if they’re feasible in the small town.
The Haines Assembly on Dec. 17 heard its first summary of the recently completed fire department audit. The proposed strategic plan includes hiring a full-time fire chief and recruiting younger members. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more details about the report.
It’s time for what would normally be the KHNS news. But as a break from our regular news reporting, today’s segment is a special holiday take on regional sports, and fantasy football. It’s the playoffs for Upper Lynn Canal fantasy football leagues. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for local teams and friendships. KHNS’s Andrew […]
Skagway and Haines high school wrestlers made a strong showing last weekend at the Region V tournament, which was hosted in Haines. Both schools will send their winning competitors to Anchorage on Wednesday for a chance to become state champions. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata provides an update.
The Haines Borough Assembly voted to move forward with a borough manager hire after a long and contentious assembly meeting. They hashed out who they should choose – the applicant from New Hampshire or the one from Pennsylvania. As Melinda Munson with KHNS reports, they decided on the one with the military background.
Skagway is looking to other communities to see if the unique non-profit model of community land trusts can ease the squeeze. About a dozen Skagwegians met to discuss a community land trust as a way to address the borough’s housing crisis. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has this report.
Skagway’s Nov. 7 borough assembly meeting was busy. The assembly addressed a Trump flag and a rock slide, and approved a community land trust feasibility study. They completed the first reading of next year’s budget and approved an upgrade to the 911 dispatch call system.
Someone made a $10 million mistake buying steel for a critical dock project in Haines. The dispute about who’s responsible for the bill – Haines taxpayers or the construction contractor – is now almost a year old, and continues to delay the project. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has this story.
The result of the 2024 General Election was hard for some voters to accept. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson breaks down the preliminary Lynn Canal numbers and gets reactions from two voters on different sides of the divide.
Alaska’s election results will take some time to come in following Election Day. Election officials will release first-round results starting shortly after the polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. But as Alaska Public Media’s Eric Stone reports, in close races, there’s only so much you can know on election night.
Skagway School hosted a special guest for its anti-drug Red Ribbon week. A mother who lost her son to fentanyl traveled 800 miles to tell the students that just one illicit pill is too many. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more.
Haines and Skagway share the Lynn Canal and many services. But the two communities have very different levels of service for seniors. For example, Haines has an established senior lunch program, while Skagway has struggled to keep its nutrition program open due to staffing shortages. With a new budget cycle approaching, Skagway is attempting to […]
Alaska’s senior population is quickly increasing. The Alaska Mental Health Trust says that in 2022, Alaskans aged 60 and over represented more than 20% of the population. A service based out of Haines is making a concentrated effort to help Skagwegians (Skag-wee-jins) grow old safely.
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway has operated out of Skagway for over 124 years. It regularly travels between Skagway and the Yukon, a scenic trip that is one of Sagway’s top attractions. But one day in mid-October was special. As Melinda Munson with KHNS reports, that day an all-female crew drove a train […]
Janine Allen Hertel talks with Four Ravens Occupational Therapist Maggie Hotch. October is Disability and ADHD Awareness Month.
Skagway has new community leaders after elections were certified. A proposed tourism project raises questions and the town needs a new borough manager.
Decades before Brown v. the Board of Education ended segregation in schools nationwide, a family in Ketchikan sued the local school district to allow their Alaska Native daughter to attend a school for white children. In 1929, the court ruled in favor of the family, Nettie and Paul Jones, and secured their daughter Irene a […]
Preliminary results from Lynn Canal’s Oct. 1 general elections left Haines and Skagway residents wondering who will serve on the assemblies. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the breakdown of the latest election.
The results are in for a survey that polled Skagway residents about the impact of over one million seasonal tourists on their daily lives. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson shares highlights of the report that gives a glimpse into Skagway’s desire to host an ever increasing number of cruise ship passengers.
The Haines Assembly approved its first cruise passenger fee. The tourism director says the move will help the adventure capital be ready for expenditures related to cruise ships. And, for two days each, Haines and Skagway got to enjoy the diversity and power of EMERGE125, a New-York based dance company. The black, female-led dance company […]
This October, Haines voters will be asked to vote on whether the $150,000 senior and disabled veteran propety tax exemption should be increased to $300,000. Tryg Bakke spoke with residents about the ballot question.
A tour bus accident on the Canadian side of the Klondike Highway temporarily shut down the mountain pass and delayed the start of the Klondike Road Relay race. Canadian and U.S. first responders worked together to rescue and triage 25 tourists. And, smoke filled the air and an unwelcome smell emanated from Skagway’s municipality-owned laundromat. […]
On this edition of Lynn Canal Voice, we talk about the Haines Borough ballot initiative that will ask voters whether we should raise the senior and disabled veteran property tax exemption from the state mandated $150,000 to $300,000. Resident Leigh Horner organized the effort, and she argues the increase will help those who are facing […]
Skagway’s only year-round laundry facility is closing at the end of the month. Winter residents are scrambling to find alternative options, and hoping someone steps in to open a new laundromat. And, for the second season, a mother bear and two cubs have been feeding on dumpsters in Skagway. After bluff charges and damage […]
A tea party in Skagway marked the 164th anniversary of Hariett Pullman’s birth. Guests honored the famous entrepreneur and highlighted her contributions. And, the Skagway Visitor Department is promoting an online survey that addresses sustainable tourism. They hope the results will help Skagway understand how to support visitors and improve quality of life for residents.
It’s summer time which means staples such as bananas and milk often run out in Skagway’s grocery store before the barge arrives from Seattle with restock. KHNS spoke with both customers and store management about some of Skagway’s unique grocery challenges, including cost. And, Skagway’s sculpture garden has a new owner and a new mission. […]
The borough assembly discussed the Lutak dock at its last meeting. The borough and the contractor have disagreements, and the two parties are headed to remediation.
A state park ranger killed a bear at the Chilkoot lake campground. Many people in Haines expressed sadness and anger, but as KHNS’s Alain d’Epremesnil reports, park staff say they had to act because the bear had made a habit of feeding on human food. But, according to some locals, it’s not a bear problem. […]
A state park ranger killed a bear at the Chilkoot lake campground. Many people in Haines expressed sadness and anger. Park staff say they had to act because the bear had made a habit of feeding on human food. But it’s not a bear problem. It’s a people problem.
An Anchorage child care provider is trying to figure out how to stay afloat after it opened less than two years ago. It’s not that there isn’t demand. The Hmoob [MONG] Cultural Center is struggling with high operating costs and low state subsidies. As Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early reports, it’s a familiar trend in […]
The Skagway Borough Assembly is about to discuss a proposal to turn its RV park into housing lots, but a new federal designation for the former mission school could complicate the issue. Native land rights and the town’s housing crisis might be at odds. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more.
The filing period for the Haines local elections opened last week. We take a look at the seats that are open, and who has thrown their hat in. And, Haines’ new interim borough manager will arrive next week. We spoke with Elke Doom about the job.
It’s been a week since the Southeast State Fair, we spoke with fair director Amanda Randles to find out what worked, what didn’t, and how it all went behind the scene.
The school year begins in two weeks. The Haines school is all staffed up and ready to welcome students, but long term funding is a work in progress
The Haines Borough assembly moved to hire a clerk and decided to offer a contract to a prospective interim manager. And, the filing period for local elections has opened. KHNS’s Molly McCluskey spoke with Skagway officials. And, bears are in the Haines spotlight again after a series of incidents. At a special meeting the assembly discussed […]
Haines borough employees are receiving a salary increase. The raise is an effort by the borough to retain and attract staff. A union representative says the money is welcome but that he plans on asking for more during the next negotiations.
The Haines High School makes repairs on the roof after years of leaks. We sat down with Superintendent Roy Getchell and Principal Lily Boron to get details. And, after a slow start, sockeye salmon are running up the Chilkoot in big numbers. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has reopened some of the area […]
A regional airline has made upgrades that will allow its planes to fly through a broader range of weather and provide more reliable service. We spoke with company representatives.
At the latest Skagway assembly meeting, the governing body learned about invasive plants and how the community is uniquely positioned to control the spread. And, this year’s Mr. Skagway was crowned at the Red Onion Saloon. Nugget’s endearing voice and magic tricks won over the judges and the crowd.
The annual Southeast Alaska State Fair is almost here to cap off the end of July. We had a chance to meet with the Fair Executive Director, Amanda Randles to see what was in store for this weekend.
A rockslide shut down travel in the Yukon North of Skagway on Tuesday afternoon. It became a major inconvenience for cruise passengers on tour, who found themselves cut off from their ship. But, they eventually boarded at the end of a long night. And, The Department of Fish and Game shut down the Chilkoot inlet […]
The search for the planes carrying three people that went missing on its wy to yakutat has been suspended. And, some drastic new rules restricting international travel for dogs have been revised at the last minute. The revision will allow Haines and Skagway dogs to travel to Canada and back with relative ease, but the […]
The search is ongoing for an airplane that carried three people on the way to Yakutat. We spoke with a coastguard representative about the search effort.
Haines now has a tsunami warning system. The siren was installed in the last three days, and was tested on Thursday morning. We followed the siren’s call and spoke with the installers.
The final episode of The Skagway Shuffle; Solutions. Molly McCluskey’s investigative series on Skagway Housing concludes as she dives into some of the possible solutions for alleviating the housing crunch.
Fish counts at the Chilkoot weir have led the Department of Fish and Game to consider some restrictions in the area. The numbers are shockingly low compared to the yearly average, but agency representatives do not believe this indicates a collapsing fishery. And, the Haines borough could soon have a new clerk. The position has […]
A rewrite of the Haines Comprehensive Plan has been in the works for over a year now. The Haines Planning Commission has been working closely with the contractor that has conducted the surveys and interviews that form the basis for the plan. The Commission will review the plan at its Thursday meeting, and possibly send […]
Lost funding, disease, and insurance squabbles were some of the topics from Skagway’s last assembly meeting. And, it was a surprise to some Skagway residents that the municipal campground is without a host.
The Haines Borough Manager will leave her position on August 12. The assembly is preparing for the transition. And, the borough assembly discussed putting advisory questions on the ballot at the next elections. They decided that some issues are too complex to boil down into a yes or no question.
Staff at the Haines Sheldon Museum are embarking on a long term research project. Over the next few years they plan on writing a history of Fort Seward. We spoke with the historians. And, on Monday afternoon, a vehicle with three occupants went off the road at 4 miles Haines Highway. First responders were dispatched. […]
North Pacific sablefish are a single genetic population, according to a new study published last month through NOAA fisheries. KCAW’s Meredith Redick sat down with one of the researchers to learn more about the study and what it means for management of the species. And, young actors have started rehearsing at the Chilkat center for […]
Skagwegians gathered to celebrate the opening of their new dock, the biggest capital project in municipal history. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson explored the infrastructure and has this report.
The limited space and availability of housing in Skagway has forced many seasonal employees into sub-standard housing situations. McCluskey speaks with public safety, mental health providers, and locals about the “close quarters,” and the affect it has on workers. This is Episode four of “The Skagway Shuffle.”
The Chilkoot corridor is in the spotlight again after the assembly asked a local tour operator to stay away from the area. At issue is human impact on the bears that feed there. The matter has been discussed for decades, and is unlikely to be resolved soon.
A Haines student placed high at a western wrestling championship. He is spending the summer traveling with the Alaska team. And, it was a busy weekend for bird rescuers in Haines. Two eagles and one sapsucker needed help, and kind humans stepped up, but one eagle didn’t make it.
At its last meeting, the Haines borough assembly discussed whether to reissue a permit to a gravel pit on Lutak road. The Assembly voted against, and the matter may be headed for the courts. And The Haines borough is considering requesting that nonprofits collect sales tax on some of their transactions. The assembly received strong […]
Today in the news, the third episode in Molly McClusky’s series on Skagway Housing. Today, Molly tackles who (or what) is considered “Essential” in a small rural community, and the difficulty for them to maintain secure housing in order to provide essential services.
The state of Alaska is rescuing the Haines borough from financial hot waters. But, that assistance is contingent on the borough’s continued efforts to resolve the original shortfall. And, the draft winter ferry schedule is out.
The Haines borough is seeking to hire dispatchers. Staffing is down, but the current dispatchers are putting in extra hours to make sure no emergency goes unanswered. And, the Southeast State Fair announced the headliners of this year’s event.
Bad cell phone service, increased family leave, ocean floor mapping and environmental contaminants were all discussed at Skagway’s last assembly meeting. The session was brief but the topics were diverse.
The commercial fishing season has started in the Lynn Canal. The catch was high, the prices similar to last year’s. The fish are healthy. Biologists expect strong runs this year, but, it could be a difficult year for the industry.
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The Skagway Shuffle: Episode 2
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Approximately two weeks after a vehicle fire on the Klondike Highway, the Skagway Fire Department was called to a structure fire. There were no injuries and the fire was contained. And, it’s not a jewelry store. It’s not a restaurant. You’ll never guess the newest business headed to Skagway’s Historic District.
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Carbon Credits are a new way of getting revenue from forests by leaving trees in the ground. The state of Alaska is setting up its own program, and the Haines state forest could be included. But, as KHNS’s Alain d’Epremesnil reports, the local timber harvest plan will have to be updated to accommodate the new […]
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Like many Alaska towns, Skagway has been dealing with a housing shortage for years. Unlike other towns, Skagway has little room for expansion and the number of housing units available doesn’t change much year over year, even as the ships get bigger, and more seasonal employees are needed to serve them. Recent changes have residents […]
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Last Thursday’s Skagway Assembly meeting discussed problem bears and drivers on the Klondike Highway and a possible study to understand the impacts of tourism. A surprise visitor with deep Skagway roots delighted participants.
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After a lengthy investigation, an arrest was made in two overdose deaths in Skagway. And, it was a busy week for culture in Skagway with drag performers and award-winning authors.
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A vehicle fire on the Klondike Highway stopped traffic in both directions. Canadian firefighters crossed the border to assist. And, a Skagway restaurant hosted live art, enabling customers to watch a mural being created on the spot.
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The Haines Borough Assembly this week proposed spending $400,000 to ease staffing woes, a move that might lead to a slight increase in property taxes.
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The Municipality of Skagway is spending nearly $300,000 to prepare Main Street for future repairs. The town will need to secure millions in construction funding and decide the makeup of its secondary road. And, a long sprinter from Skagway High School qualified to compete at the state meet in Anchorage this weekend. He’ll be escorted […]
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It’s the second summer since Alaska State Parks banned camping at the Portage Cove state recreation area in Haines. But on Friday night, a smattering of tents popped up there. A few dozen people showed their support for reopening the park to tent campers.
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The Skagway police are asking for help identifying the person or persons responsible for a vehicle explosion in West Creek. The incident received attention from federal investigators. And, Skagway’s latest assembly meeting was long and discussed everything from the completion of the Ore Dock, to Pride celebration, to waste rates.
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Could hiring an independent lawyer and a project manager help clear up issues with the Lutak Dock project? Haines’ elected officials think so. KHNS’s Max Graham has the story.
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A tech upgrade on commercial flights in the Lynn Canal could ease some of your travel woes. KHNS’ Max Graham has more.
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The Haines Borough could be on the hook for millions more dollars of work on the Lutak Dock project. KHNS’ Max Graham has the latest. On Thursday, the Skagway Assembly gave a favorable update on the Ore Dock project. And once again, voters will help determine the fate of Dahl Memorial Clinic. KHNS reporter Melinda […]
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With significant issues finding housing for renters and seasonal workers, Skagway has formed a “Housing Task Force” to hopefully find some solutions. Melinda Munson interviews three members of the Housing task force in this month’s Lynn Canal Voice.
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Roughly 2,000 seasonal workers descend on Skagway at the start of each cruise ship season. A week of events and classes get new workers acclimated to the town’s unique life. AND A dozen Skagwegians met in the Visitor Center to learn how to better accommodate travelers with disabilities. They learned that making the town more […]
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If you drove into town from the ferry terminal last week or from up the valley, you may have noticed something odd about the cedar signs welcoming you to Haines.
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Brandon Wilks and Skagway Mayor Sam Bass preview the Skagway Assembly meeting agenda for May 2, 2024
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Skagway’s clinic continues to grapple with its federal funding woes as it makes a plan to maintain compliance. AND Two credit unions answered the call for a possible second banking institution in Skagway. Both have plans to visit.
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Skagway highschool students took part in the statewide walkout last Thursday. The event was a learning opportunity for younger students. AND Skagway students of all ages took scraps from around town and repurposed them into eye-catching art for the school fashion show.
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Many Alaskans have to travel a long way for certain healthcare treatments. But a bill in the state House aims to close that distance by expanding the list of providers Alaskans can see without having to leave home. KFSK’s Shelby Herbert reports.
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Two consultants visited Haines schools last week to update the district’s Strategic Plan. The visiting team conducted interviews and held community meetings. As KHNS’s Jenn Shelton reports, the district hopes to have a new plan ready for action by the time doors open for school next year.
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Skagway’s last assembly meeting addressed senior activity funding and liquor license confusion. Assembly members held not one, but two executive sessions. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson attended the meeting.
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Haines has a shy new band made up of brave old-timers. Rusty Fingers is their name. The group is geared toward people who at some point put down an instrument, but want to pick it back up again. As KHNS’s Jenn Shelton reports, the secular string group meets on Tuesday nights for jam sessions at […]
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Chilkat Valley Preschool is teaming up with Haines Dental to teach the kids about oral hygiene. The school is participating in an early education pilot program with the local SEARHC clinic. And, on Friday two dental professionals–and a dragon–visited the school to sing songs, talk teeth and offer Flouride treatments to participating students.
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Traitor Joe’s, a Texas-based grocery chain known for discount prices on eclectic cowboy foods, is opening today in Haines. In a news release on Friday, the company announced the surprise grand opening of its first Alaska store. It’s a business endeavor it managed to keep largely below the radar due to the Haines Borough’s strict […]
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The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously on Tuesday to charge a new $9 head tax for cruise ship passengers. The resolution, which still has to be voted into law and would not go into effect until 2025, would go towards port development and other services tied to the industry. And, one dollar from each tariff […]
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A team of eight Haines women, seven of them mothers of little ones, earned their way to the championship game last week in Juneau’s Lions Club Gold Medal Basketball Tournament. The team came from behind, bruised but unbeaten, to compete in a David vs. Goliath championship. As KHNS’s Jenn Shelton reports, the Haines women ended […]
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The latest Skagway assembly meeting included appeals not to move a building, to spend more money on Ore Dock and to save cottonwood trees.
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Haines Friends of Recycling is about two months away from purchasing a piece of property near downtown, where it plans to relocate. The non-profit hopes to build a covered collection area, which will accept almost all plastics. And, plans for the new location include a modernized indoor facility with bear-safe storage, plumbing and a plastic […]
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Haines’ only licensed daycare provider is losing assistance from a federal food program. The inspections necessary to qualify for the program will not be offered virtually anymore. And traveling to Haines does not fit in the budget of the organization performing the inspections.
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The Haines Sheldon Museum is getting a new director, and is being reaccredited. We spoke with new Director Brandon Wilks and past director CJ Jones.
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Governor Dunleavy vetoes a bill to ban harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams and the Alaska education board bans trans athletes from girls’ high school sports.
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A company has applied for a permit to conduct sonic drilling by the Porcupine Creek, 30 miles from Haines. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is taking public comments about the project, but company representatives aren’t saying much about their long term plans.
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There is big news on the Skagway waterfront. The municipality received a grant that will pay for most of the rockslide mitigation work above the railroad dock. And the town received all necessary permits to move forward with work on the ore dock.
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Staffing at the Haines Chamber of Commerce is in flux. The current director is leaving, and a previous director is stepping in to train a potential new director.
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It’s been a tough year for commercial salmon fishers. Three years of huge returns in Bristol Bay created a surplus of sockeye in the market. That pushed base prices to historic lows and economists are unsure of how long this glut will affect fishers’ paychecks. KMXT’s Brian Venua reports.
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Starting up and maintaining a small business can be a steep learning curve. A Southeast regional nonprofit, Spruce Root, aims to help alleviate the growing pains with the return of its re-branded small business competition.
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Two weekends ago a canoe from a Haines guiding company transporting nine people took on water at Chilkoot lake. Its passengers spent a substantial amount of time in the lake’s cold water as they swam to shore before being rescued. We spoke with Haines Fire Chief Brian Clay about the incident, and the department’s response. […]
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The Skagway Borough Assembly postponed decisions on what to do with land that was the site of a boarding school for Indigenous children. The Skagway Traditional Council has withdrawn its engagement from the process, citing undue stress on its members.
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An administrative court ruled to uphold a wastewater disposal permit at the Palmer Project, but with some modifications. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation will have to change the way it sets limits on pollutant levels. This could delay some operations at the proposed mine site.
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The file in period for candidates in the coming municipal elections closed on Sunday in Haines. And some Haines residents have noticed an increase in truck traffic in recent weeks. Heavy rock trucks have been shuttling material between a quarry four miles from town, and a barge loading area on private land on Lutak road. […]
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New technology reveals five times the number of streams in Alaska and Alaska’s growing mariculture industry gets organized.
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The Haines candidate list for the next election is slowly growing. And, Alaska has no shortage of marine predators – from orcas, to Steller sea lions, to salmon sharks. Over the past few years, researchers have identified a new, lesser-known predator that may play a key role in keeping Alaska’s kelp forests healthy. KCAW’s Meredith […]
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg traveled to Haines on Wednesday. He came to speak with town officials and residents, and to see infrastructure projects that have been funded by the agency he leads. He also took a few minutes to chat with residents who came to protest the funding of a controversial dock renovation […]
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A canoe incident at Chilkoot lake. And, the candidate filing period for local elections in Skagway has ended. And, school begins in Haines next Tuesday. Although staffing is full, many are new to the district – and to town. 11 new employees are getting ready for the first day of school.
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Haines Police Chief Heath Scott will leave his position this fall. Scott and the Haines Borough could not agree on the terms of a renewed contract. And, The bankruptcy of Yukon’s Minto Metals Corp. spilled across the Alaska border last week as Alaska’s state-owned investment bank filed suit against the defunct mining company,. They are […]
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The Southeast faces its first big storm of the season and NOAA outlines its sweeping plan to boost the Nation’s Seafood Industry.
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Students are returning to school soon. We spoke with Haines School Superintendent Roy Getchell about the coming year. We talked about State funding, curriculum requirements, and free lunches.
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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources on Monday issued a permit to the proposed mine site, the Palmer Project. The permit allows the company to go ahead with seismic exploration work near the Klehini River.
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This weekend Trident Seafoods dropped the price for Alaska chum salmon from $.60 to $0.20 per pound for all fisheries. They also announced a plan to drop pink salmon prices. Trident says Russian pink salmon harvests are affecting demand for all kinds of salmon. KFSK’s Hannah Flor reports. And, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete […]
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After a glacier dam outburst caused the Mendenhall River to swell more than 14 feet, families were forced to evacuate and seek shelter.In a press release, The Red Cross of Alaska said it is currently responding to the needs of the community members impacted. And Residents of the upper Chilkat Valley are hosting an art […]
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Black seaweed is a culturally significant delicacy in Southeast Alaska. But in recent years, traditional harvesters say it doesn’t look or taste right and it’s difficult to find. Now, a regional Native non-profit hopes a new study can help save the harvest.
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Neighborhoods in Haines are resonating with air horns, barking dogs, and the occasional gunshot. The bears are back in town. But, they aren’t getting into too much trouble — at least, compared to years prior. And, hundreds gathered on Friday night in Haines to watch Juneau Drag’s first-ever appearance at the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Despite […]
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Scientists are searching for a potentially endangered species of bumble bee in the upper Lynn Canal. They are surveying the bee populations in Haines and Skagway to better understand local species. And, a press release from the Department of Environmental Conservation said fires in the interior will grow with the warmer temperatures and high-pressure dominating Alaska.
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The Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources came to Haines on Friday. He came to see and talk about the local State Park infrastructure. In the evening, he held a town hall at the library.
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The Northern Lights are coming on strong and the Haines Library Summer reading programs comes to a close with a visit by author Nick Jans.
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Today in the news , Skagway rail workers reach an agreement and disabled veterans take on the inside passage.
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A vote on taxes. And, an online scam. And some yummy local food.
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The municipality of Skagway is seeking to hire a permanent executive director for the local health clinic. At the last borough assembly meeting, the group discussed shrinking the hiring committee. And, the Southeast State Fair is opening tomorrow at noon. Fair staff and vendors are getting ready for the four day celebration. We went to […]
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Some Haines residents organized a short notice musical lunch hour on the lawn at the corner of 3rd and Main. The intent was to foster community connections, and it revealed the untapped potential of a little used parcel of land. We spent an extended lunch break at the event.
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Two consultants were in Haines this weekend to continue a broad ranging conversation with residents – trying to figure out what Haines should look like a decade from now. The conversations will form the base for Haines’ new comprehensive plan. We sat down with representatives from the consulting firm to talk about the process.
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The Alaska Marine Highway continues to struggle recruiting workers and Alaska Seaplanes is surging back after the Covid low.
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A group of Haines residents has formed to study local road safety. Its members hope to be included in official discussions and give input on relevant grants. And, tourism brings more than a million people to Southeast Alaska every year. And though that generates a lot of revenue for the community, it also brings a […]
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Healthy runs in the Lynn Canal, but some fish are small. And, a giant potato has been traveling around the country for 11 years, and is coming to Alaska for the first time this weekend, heading to Skagway. The outsized tater may be a promotional scheme by the Idaho Potato Commission,Skagway is embracing the weirdness […]
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Parties to a longstanding neighborhood dispute in Haines have seemingly come to an agreement. For nine years a group of neighbors has been asking the borough to do something about the large gatherings at Viking Cove Guest Homes. Last week the owner of the business and representatives of the neighbors signed an agreement that allows […]
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Seaweed from Alaska’s beaches makes really great plant fertilizer. And more people are catching on, as harvesting the marine plant becomes more popular. Now, researchers are putting seaweed under the microscope to make sure that harvest isn’t causing harm to the populations that rely on it to survive. Sabine Poux reports for KBBI.
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Summer camps are a time-honored destination for kids across the nation. Everything from fine arts to space camps draw scores of children ready to learn. But for members of the Chilkoot Indian Association, summer camp is about preserving and revitalizing the culture, values, and beliefs of their nation.
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A team from Louisiana State University is spending a week in Haines to provide training to the police department, first responders, and the general public. They focus on active threat management. We sat down with two instructors to learn more about what they do. And the Alaska Division of Air Quality issued its first smoke […]
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On Tuesday night (7/11), the Haines Borough Assembly discussed what restrictions to put on the Campbell heliport, located 26 miles from town. In a now familiar scenario, a string of residents pleaded with the local government to protect their neighborhood from excessive noise. The assembly put some restrictions in place, but these may not satisfy […]
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The municipality of Skagway put out a request for bids to renovate part of its waterfront. Only one company submitted a proposal at a much higher cost than anticipated. The municipality is now negotiating with the company to find a way forward. And, a mysterious flaming object crossed the sky of the northern Lynn Canal […]
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Workers for White Pass and Yukon Route voted to go on strike. Rules prevent them from stopping work for another few weeks. And, fireworks crackled on the 4th of July, and dazzled people around the country. In Haines, one man has been behind most displays over the last 20 years. We connected with local pyrotechnician […]
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A heat wave is headed for the Southeast and drone technology is helping to count Alaska’s fish.
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A new housing agency has rolled out its first round of grants, to kickstart the construction of about 80 new homes across the state. “Housing Alaskans: A Public Private Partnership,” known as HAPPP, was formed to ease Alaska’s severe housing shortage. It puts its money where the need is great. So far, it’s funded homes […]
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Senator Dan Sullivan addresses the youth mental health crisis with U.S. Surgeon General and a group of kids with adventure and community service on their minds visits Haines.
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A snowmachine standard is calling it quits and Southeast fishing boats will be doing double duty to study how salmon are handling the temperature changes in the ocean.
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As summer hits its midpoint, kids will have the unique opportunity to be on both sides of the stage lights in Haines. That’s the mission of the annual Summer Youth Conservatory program at the Chilkat Center for the Arts.
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A permit issued for a heliport in a neighborhood 26 miles from Haines has sparked more debate about helicopter use in the borough. One side clamors for the freedom to use their land as they want the other wants freedom from noise pollution. We visited the airstrip, and the neighbors.
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Skagway’s railroad workers are voting on whether to authorize a strike. The workers’ union says it’s seeking wages that keep up with inflation, affordable healthcare and no job cuts. As KTOO’s Katie Anastas reports, the dispute is playing out in the middle of a busy post-pandemic tourist season. And, the Haines borough is appealing the […]
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Two new writers are filling the pages of the Chilkat valley news. Nakeshia Diop and Lex Treinen both arrived in recent weeks and hit the ground running. Treinen will take over as editor, and Diop reporter. We stopped by the newspaper’s office to chat with them.
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Haines has no veterinary care at all. But that could soon change. A veterinarian is coming to Haines for a week. Trail breaker Vet Services will establish a connection with pet owners, and hope to provide continued care online and through bi annual visits to the town And the Haines planning commission recently voted to […]
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With the warm weather of spring and summer comes the scramble to recycle the assortment of junk that Haines residents have accumulated over the past year and the nonprofit Haines Friends of Recycling is meeting that annual need.
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This week was the first opener of the commercial salmon fishing season. The runs in Lynn Canal are predicted to be strong, but the prices are low. And, the king troll fishery in southeast will be open, afer all. And, the Haines Volunteer Fire Department was called in to extinguish a burning vehicle on Tuesday night. […]
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The Haines Borough started an effort to come up with a plan for the next decade. Consultants with the firm Agnew-Beck are in town and have initiated the dialogue to rewrite the borough’s comprehensive plan. The document will guide borough policy, and residents eagerly contributed to the conversation.
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An author who has spent her career salmon trolling in Southeast Alaska has published a new collection of essays, at a time when the industry itself is at risk. Tele Aadsen’s book is titled What Water Holds, and it is both a memoir of a life spent fishing, and a celebration of the marine environment […]
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Today in the news Skagway’s local government is discussing how to handle the transit of bulk minerals in the future. The assembly is currently working on a resolution requiring a sealed container system, but assembly members are open to other technologies that would allow for an environmentally responsible way to handle the materials. And, thousands […]
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Today, tribes in the region are uniting to ask stronger conservation measures for salmon, and a mine on admiralty island was fined by the EPA for mishandling toxic waste
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The Haines borough hired a consulting company to write a new comprehensive plan. The document will guide local decision making for the next decade.
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A Haines man was arrested at the airport. The Haines Borough Police Department found a large amount of drugs on his person. And the Haines borough assembly certified the results of the special election, and decided on how to implement the change in borough charter.
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Someone has started cutting trails in the area under consideration for seismic testing by Constantine., despite the company having not yet received a permit from the Department of Natural resources.
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Coastal communities throughout Alaska, have environmental waivers that let them pipe minimally-treated sewage into the ocean. Many of the permits were issued decades ago, and water quality standards have since tightened. Now, Wrangell is one of the first of these towns to face huge costs as it looks at adding a disinfection process at its […]
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Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Andi Story were in Haines this week. The two legislators came to listen to the concerns of Haines residents and present awards to three long-time citizens.
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Senator Jesse Kiehl came to Haines to speak with his constituents. Among other things he explained how carbon sequestration could play a role in the state’s economy. We spoke with Kiehl about the new scheme.
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The Polynesian Voyaging Society has docked their canoe Hōkūle‘a (pronouncer) in Haines. The canoe is at the center of a cultural renaissance for the Indigenous seafaring nations of the Pacific. We spoke with crew member Moani Heimuli about traditional navigation.
The post Newscast – June 7 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Planning Commission is scheduled to approve the 95% design for the Lutak dock at its Thursday meeting. A local environmental group released a document questioning the financial and legal grounds on which the dock is to be built. And the skagway police department audit is presented to the assembly.
The post Newscast – June 6 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A 60 foot polynesian voyaging canoe docked at in Haines on Monday afternoon. The Hokulea is about to embark on a trip around the Pacific.
The post Newscast – June 5 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Intrepid competitors pour into Washington state for the race to Alaska and rural Alaskans on WIC are going to have one less option for milk in grocery stores.
The post Newscast – June 2 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Beer drinkers from all over the region converged on Haines this weekend. The Southeast Alaska state fair hosted the 29th Beer Fest. We attended the event to sample the ambiance.
The post Newscast – June 1st 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Many people testified last thursday at the Haines Borough Assembly meeting. They came to ask that the borough officially request that the Department of Natural Resources change a permitting requirement for the Palmer project. But, a motion to do so was voted down by the assembly. And, a very special boat will stop in Haines […]
The post Newscast – May 31 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
People nationwide gathered to remember those who served in our military. We attended the ceremony in Haines. And a passenger plane collided with birds at the Skagway airport on Friday. The plane landed safely and no human was hurt.
The post Newscast – May 30 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Alaska schools may get a one-time funding boost and the Haines library summer reading program gets off to a magical start.
The post Newscast – May 26 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
On June 6th Haines voters will decide in a special election whether to change how seats on the planning commission are filled. There are arguments for both sides but, many residents have yet to learn about the issue.
The post Newscast – May 25 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
It’s the end of the school year. High school seniors are entering a new phase of life. We attended the Haines High School graduation ceremony.
The post Newscast – May 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The new Alaska ferry, Hubbard, carried its first passengers. The boat, which was built in the Ketchikan shipyard, is the latest addition to the Marine Highway fleet. It now links Juneau, Haines and Skagway everyday but Mondays. We got a tour of the new boat on its first stop in Haines.
The post Newscast – May 23 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines residents recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of a beloved playground. The event allowed gatherers to remember how the park took the whole community coming together.
The post Newscast – May 22 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Public Library hosted award winning children’s author Stuart Gibbs this week. Students from the Haines school were able to attend his presentation and learn what it takes to be an author.
The post Newscast – 19 May 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A mining prospect near the headwaters of the Chilkat River is entering a new phase of operations. And the public comment period has been extended. And some residents of the upper Chilkat valley lost power for a day and a half.
The post Newscast – May 18 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Alaska Department of Transportation is chasing birds away from the Skagway airport runway. To do so they are using loud noises, and some local dogs are scared. But, there is a dog solution to these dogs’ problem. And Minto mine closes.
The post Newscast – May 17 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
We are entering the OTHER moose season. Calves are being born, and they should be left alone. And some fire safety rerminders.
The post Newscast – May 16 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines borough planning commission has issued a controversial permit for a helicopter landing space adjacent to a residential neighborhood. The permit came during a long meeting Thursday. Many neighbors testified they do not want the noise.
The post Newscast – May 15 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The federal government agrees to buy a heap of Alaskan fish and a state student funding bill takes the next step forward.
The post Newscast – May 12 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Alaska’s congressional delegation speaks out against a possible closing of Salmon trolling, the Haines ferry ramp is down, and Alaskan State Troopers are beginning to wear body cams.
The post Newscast – May 5 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Kyle Clayton is taking a step back from his responsibilities as an editor at the Chilkat Valley News. He has hired Lee Zion, who comes from Minnesota, by way of Ukraine. Clayton says Zion responded within hours of his posting the job offer online.
The post Newscast – May 4 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Southeast Alaska State Fair has decided to keep a controversial show on this year’s program. And Wednesday was bike to school day at the Haines school, the yearly event encourages students to commute under their own power. And a mishap caused a boat to flip at the Letnikoff boat ramp.
The post Newscast – May 3 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines police have arrested four people on drug charges in recent weeks. The department has received assistance from other agencies through a regional collaboration program.
The post Newscast – May 2nd 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Last week in Haines, the Takshanuk Watershed Council organized an event aimed at promoting harmonious cohabitation with bears. In recent years, the area has dealt with a high number of human-bear encounters. The council’s program presented specially trained dogs who keep bears out of the places they shouldn’t be.
The post Newscast – May1st 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Alaska’s sole congressional representative is urging the federal government to do more in the transboundary watersheds of Southeast Alaska.
The post Newscast – April 28 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Two environmental advocates recently came to Haines to discuss mining in the region. The Takshanuk Watershed Council hosted the talk at the Chilkat Center on Wednesday evening.
The post Newscast – April 27 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Haines man was arrested on drug charges, and Skagway artists will be allowed to perform in municipal parks for visitors this summer. The borough assembly recently passed a busking ordinance
The post Newscast – April 26 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines is gearing up to welcome summer visitors. One early group has come from Whitehorse, but, Haines was not quite ready.
The post Newscast – April 25 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
American Pacific announced its budget for the 2023 drilling season at the Palmer project. The company also shared some details about the work that is planned this summer. And, Lynn canal writers receive multiple awards at a media conference
The post Newscast – April 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
With less than a week until cruise ships begin to arrive in Haines, the Alaska Arts Confluence wants to highlight the community’s artistic profile and diversify its economic activity through a new arts festival.
The post Newscast – April 21 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
It’s an unpleasant fact for everyone who eats fish in Alaska: Mercury is in the food chain, and it’s particularly prevalent in seafood. And while the amount of mercury found in Alaskan seafood remains far below dangerous levels, a pair of researchers want to keep an eye on it long-term. The best way to do this, […]
The post Newscast – April 20 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The results for the Skagway Special election are in and predictions for Southeast Alaska’s Pink Salmon run aren’t looking bright.
The post Newscast – April 19 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Chilkat River has been nominated by an environmental nonprofit as one of ten most endangered rivers in the country. The nominations are meant to bring attention to threats to the nation’s waterways, and point to actions that can be taken to protect them.
The post Newscast – April 18 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A special election on Tuesday will be asking Skagway residents to decide whether to increase the local sales tax. The extra revenue would allow the municipality more funding flexibility, but some residents think it is not the right time to impose more costs on businesses.
The post Newscast – April 17 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
As the school year draws to a close, two challenges loom over the Haines School District, low funding and a shortage of teachers for the next year. According to Superintendent Roy Getchell, those challenges are being met.
The post Newscast – April 14 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway residents will soon be asked whether or not the municipality should sell the Dahl memorial clinic business to SEARHC. The question will be posed in a special election on Tuesday.
The post Newscast – April 13 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
As winter thaws into spring, insect life is emerging in Southeast Alaska. We spoke with Juneau naturalist Bob Armstrong to find out what the bugs are doing.
The post Newscast – April 12 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Skagway assembly will soon appoint its next member. The seat became open after former Assembly Member Reba Hylton announced her resignation. And the Haines Borough manager’s budget is out. It covers dozens of borough employees, roads, and utilities. We spoke with Borough Manager Annette Kreitzer about the document.
The post Newscast – April 11 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Some cruise lines have misgivings about tying onto part of a Skagway dock because of the danger posed by a large rock. They are looking at a solution that will allow all scheduled ships to come to town this season. But this will mean shorter visits for some passengers. And, a joyful group of […]
The post Newscast – April 10 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Alaska cruise industry and Northwest ports launch the “Green Corridor” concept and as winter comes to a close, a Mosquito Lake couple is starting off spring on a musical note.
The post Newscast – April 7 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A new exhibit is opening in Sitka, in honor of artists Eric and Pam Bealer. The year-long project is a collaboration between a visual artist and a writer, both of whom found inspiration in the extraordinary lives of the Bealers, and in the extraordinary nature of their passing. KCAW’s Robert Woolsey reports.
The post Newscast – April 6 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines borough manager is proposing a paid position in the volunteer fire department for the next fiscal year’s budget. This would bring big changes to the structure of the organization, but this is just the beginning of a conversation between the borough and the department.
The post Newscast – April 5 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Economic Development Corporation hosted a workshop last weekend to discuss promoting outdoor recreation. The three-day event attracted a few dozen participants who contributed a wide variety of ideas.
The post Newscast – April 4 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The U. S. Forest Service is seeking new recruits nationwide, with extra focus on filling positions in Alaska. But recruiters say economic conditions are making it hard for them to recruit and retain employees who come from out of state.
The post Newscast – April 3 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Five Alaska Native Tribes receive state education grants and despite a slump in recent years, there are signs of hope for a king salmon recovery.
The post Newscast – March 31 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The board of the Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines has recently come under local scrutiny because of an act that has been booked for this summer’s event. Juneau Drag has been scheduled to perform on the main stage in the early evening. Some residents do not think this is appropriate.
The post Newscast – March 30 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The reassessment of Haines’s property values is almost complete. The notices will be mailed soon, and borough officials want the public to understand that an increase in assessed value will not necessarily result in a raise in taxes.
The post Newscast – March 29 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The town of Skagway is preparing for tourists to rush in. With increased docking capacity at the port and a longer season, the municipality is expecting a record number of visitors this year.
The post Newscast – March 28 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Southeast Alaska business competition, Path to Prosperity, is changing. It’s getting a new name and will shift the way it brings entrepreneurial training to participants.
The post Newscast – March 27 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
An accidental milk shipment helps needy families, and the University of Alaska Southeast welcomes a new Chancellor.
The post Newscast – March 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The ferry system has a new director, and The Municipality of Skagway is subsidizing the planting of trees within the borough.
The post Newscast – March 23 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
We have just passed the equinox, the snow is melting fast, and the land is waking up around us. Bird activity is increasing noticeably. We spoke with some local bird enthusiasts to find out who is doing what.
The post Newscast – March 22 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Department of Transportation recently signed an agreement with Goldbelt Inc. to consider building a ferry terminal at Cascade point. The new terminal would serve both Skagway and Haines, but some officials in those communities don’t think the new arrangement would improve services.
The post Newscast – March 21 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A regional conference for childcare providers in Juneau offered a chance for attendees to meet with legislators and advocate for more childcare assistance from the state. Attendees also learned about two bills currently in the legislature that address the lack of child care in Southeast Alaska.
The post Newscast – March 20 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
In December 2020 Haines residents Jenae Larson and David Simmons lost their lives in a devastating landslide. Now, over two years later, the father of David Simmons has finished his son’s life’s work – creating a book from his son’s manuscript, detailing his travels and belief in humanity.
The post Newscast – March 17 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Canadian man is trying to drum up support for his ideas, leaving some confused as to his plans. And an error led to an oversupply of milk in a Haines store.
The post Newscast – March 16 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Borough is adopting a new method for assessing property values. Officials warn that virtually all property tax bills will be different this year.
The post Newscast – March 15 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Haines falconer has acquired and trained the bird of his dreams –a gyrfalcon. The large falcons have traditionally been flown by royalty but recent breeding programs have made them more accessible to the common falconer.
The post Newscast – March 13 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Acts are lining up to perform at this year’s Southeast State Fair.
The post Newscast – March 6 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway and the Yukon have a long, common history when it comes to mining. After a decades-long lease to a private entity, the ore transfer dock will come under the Skagway municipality’s control. The facilities will be upgraded over the coming year. The Yukon government is negotiating with the municipality to secure access for […]
The post Newscast – March 3 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
It is time to replace the Haines public safety building. Borough officials have started the search for funding and hope to start construction within five years.
The post Newscast – March 2 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A heavy snowfall, and a Skagway assembly member takes the tourism director job in Haines.
The post Newscast – March 1 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Winterfest in Haines, and a traveling art show.
The post Newscast – February 28 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A fire in downtown Skagway destroyed a large building on Sunday that was important to the community. No one was injured, but the building and all it contained was lost.
The post Newscast – February 27 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The rockslide mitigation above Skagway’s cruise ship dock entered an important new phase this week (2/24). And officials hope to have the dock ready for the start of the season in April.
The post Newscast – February 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A group of Haines residents is pursuing the idea of developing a ski area in the Chilkat valley. Although a budget for such a project is still a ways off, the group held their third meeting last Sunday to continue discussions on how to proceed.
The post Newscast – February 22 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Skagway man was charged last week for allegedly firing a pistol in town the night of the Super Bowl. No one was injured in the incident.
The post Newscast – February 21 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Mark Davis, a Haines High School graduate, is a second year music student at Michigan State. Earlier this week he spent four hours hiding from an active shooter on campus. He spoke with KHNS about the experience.
The post Newscast – February 15 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Representatives for Turnagain Marine Construction were in Haines last week to present their 65% design for renovating the local freight and fuel dock. The construction company shared its plans with the Ports and Harbor Committee, during a town hall, and at a Planning Commission meeting. About thirty residents asked questions and submitted comments.
The post Newscast – February 14 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Municipality of Skagway is discussing how to share the correspondence it receives. Until recently all letters sent to the assembly and mayor were automatically included in the packet. During the pandemic a number of inappropriate letters were received, and the borough decided to stop sharing its correspondence. Community members pushed back. They asked […]
The post Newscast – February 10 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Friends of Recycling released their 2023 Reducing Our Waste Together guide this week. The new guide asks residents to not only deal with their waste, but to consider not buying too much of it in the first place.
The post Newscast – February 9, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
There is a backlog at the state agency responsible for food assistance. People throughout the state are doing without a program they have come to rely on, and service providers in Haines are seeing the effects of the delay.
The post Newscast – February 8 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Yukon woman is initiating a study of lynx in the Chilkat valley. She hopes to shed light on some aspect of the coastal population.
The post Newscast – February 7 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The tanner crab fishery begins this weekend in Southeast Alaska. Crabbers are facing low prices, and bitter crab disease is reduces the sellable catch.
The post Newscast – February 6 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Haines baker won $25,000 in a regional entrepreneurial contest. Every year the Path to Prosperity competition aims to reward businesses with a positive impact on Southeast Alaska.
The post Newscast – February 3 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Port and Harbor Advisory Committee reviewed the latest Lutak dock design.
The post Newscast – February 2 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A high number of teachers are leaving the Haines school system this year.
The post Newscast – February 1 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Friend’s of Recycling is looking for a way to process the community’s plastic waste closer to home. And they think a small mobile unit could do the trick.
The post Newscast – January 31 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Lingít Master Carver Wayne Price is returning to the University of Alaska Southeast as part of its Northwest Coast Arts program, and River Talks returns in Haines! The popular winter storytelling event resumed last Thursday.
The post Newscast January 30 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Volunteer Fire Department turned in its annual report to the borough. 911 calls are up and volunteer numbers are down, and the department is working on increasing participation.
The post Newscast – January 26 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Borough Assembly voted on Tuesday night to overturn a decision by the planning commission. The Commission had issued a permit to Chilkat River Adventure for a heliport at its property at 24 miles on the Haines Highway.
The post Newscast – January 25 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Alaska Legislature returned to Juneau for a new session last week. Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Andi Story spent their weekend traveling to Skagway to speak with their constituents
The post Newscast – January 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The federal government has designated the Chilkoot trail as a National Historic Trail, and the annual Alcan 200 snowmachine race was canceled this weekend because of snowy roads. Race officials considered time restrictions and safety, and decided to hold the event at another time.
The post Newscast – January 23 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s Public Safety Committee met Wednesday evening to discuss the recent loss of two community members to apparent opioid overdoses. Officials shared resources that could help people facing addiction and those who care for them.
The post Newscast – January 19 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Fifteen people and their stuffed animals gathered in a room at the Haines High School last Saturday for a class offered through the local animal shelter. And they learned some important techniques for keeping their pets safe in an emergency.
The post Newscast – January 18 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway police investigate the deaths of two men this weekend and suspect Fentanyl poisoning as the cause of both.
The post Newscast – January 16, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad will resume service to Canada this summer; Skagway looks to receive a fire truck with better ladder capabilities.
The post Newscast – January, 13, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Haines couple is on a mission to alleviate the shipping pains often experienced by Alaskans. They have started Deliver2Alaska, a business that aims to deliver packages in the simplest and cheapest way.
The post Newscast – January 12 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines borough assembly voted on Tuesday night to reconsider a controversial permit for a helicopter guide service. The conditional use permit had been issued last month during a charged meeting of the Planning Commission. Five separate appeals were filed.
The post Newscast – January 11 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Lutak Dock redesign in Haines moves forward; Skagway offers utility assistance to residents.
The post Newscast – January 6, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A former Haines man arrested on Felony theft charges awaits trial at Lemon Creek; A Skagway-based dog-walking couple gains internet fame.
The post Newscast – January 5, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s tribal government is monitoring the town’s air quality; A Haines radio pioneer has died.
The post Newscast – January 4, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Long Term Recovery Group to shut its doors; A look at Skagway’s only full-service restaurant open this winter.
The post Newscast – December 23, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway extends the health clinic’s executive director’s contract; The Haines Glacier Bears Basketball teams are off to strong starts.
The post Newscast – December 22, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway will send a sales tax increase to voters in the spring; New mountain goat hunting regulations are being debated for the upper Lynn Canal.
The post Newscast – December 20, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Increased service for seniors in Haines, and a local filmmaker receives an award
The post Newscast – December 16 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Seeking a better way for government to government relationships, and the Christmas Bird Count
The post Newscast – December 15 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The end of the Health Marketplace enrollment period, whether to elect or select the Haines planning commission, and the latest ferry cancelation.
The post Newscast – December 14 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
An outstanding student, and a very good dog
The post Newscast – December 13 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
An increased avalanche risk, and a more precise moose count.
The post Newscast – December 12 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A recap of the Haines planning commission meeting, and a preview of week end festivities.
The post Newscast – December 9 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Damage assessment on the Chilkoot trail, and school holiday concerts at the Chilkat center
The post Newscast – December 8 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A chat with LCCP’s Sue Waterhouse, and a business that will fill it all!
The post Newscast – December 7 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Tazlina is added to the winter ferry schedule, and the Skagway News goes to an online only format
The post Newscast – December 6 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
An overview of the latest research on bear hibernation in the Northern Lynn Canal region.
The post Newscast – December 5 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Skagway DMV increases services, and the seasonal lighting of Fort Seward,
The post Newscast – December 2 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A ferry schedule due out soon, and a survey of Haines businesses.
The post Newscast – December 1 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A fight sends two people to the clinic, and a preview of the Skagway assembly meeting
The post Newscast – November 30 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Low enrollment at Chilkat Valley Preschool, and the lighting of the Haines Library
The post Newscast – November 29 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway business owners have run into a consequential disagreement with their landlord, the Park Service.
The post Newscast- November 28 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Skagway boat harbor’s wave barrier will need repairs, and an update on the rockslide mitigation above the railway dock
The post Newscast – November 23 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
One of Skagway’s large fuel tanks spilled hundreds of gallons of fuel on Thursday night, but catastrophe was averted; Skagway’s Alternative Mooring plan for 2023 gets scrapped.
The post Newscast – November 18, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway moves forward with a plan to reduce rockslides above the railroad dock; Local elections were held in Haines and Skagway this week; Moose hunting season is coming to an end in the Chilkat Valley.
The post Newscast – October 7, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
It’s election season as voters in Skagway decide on a $65 million revenue bond for port development; A Constitutional Convention gets considered in the statewide election in November.
The post Newscast – September 23, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Governor Dunleavy declares a Disaster Emergency for Skagway in response to recent rockslides; The Haines arts council is back to booking shows and packing houses.
The post Newscast – September 16, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway announces more ships that won’t be calling this season, while one cruise ship chose to visit without docking at all; The Haines school attempts to get back to normal.
The post Newscast – September 2, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines landfill has changed the way it charges residents for dumping their garbage; Skagway releases cruise ship numbers that fall well short of early season projections, plus a preview of the upcoming Klondike Road Relay.
The post Newscast – August 26, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway approves new port tariffs and berthing agreements for 2023, starts negotiations on new waterfront lease agreements and weighs the benefits of acquiring its airport from the state; Haines voting numbers from the recent statewide election, a look at the upcoming assembly election, plus Constantine Mine has new ownership.
The post Newscast – August 19, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines’s newest subdivision development gets another green light, plans for a land swap solution for victims of the Beach Road Landslide move forward, plus Alaska votes on Tuesday; Skagway police along with federal agents arrest a seasonal worker during a drug-sting operation.
The post Newscast – August 12, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s Mayor declares a state of emergency due to recent landslide activity, and the assembly looks at a management deal with a regional healthcare company to take over its community-run clinic; We break down the latest congressional candidate forum for Alaska’s lone open house seat.
The post Newscast – August 5, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s waterfront leaseholder says to expect fewer ships on its busiest dock for the rest of the 2022 cruise season. The company also announced plans to remove infrastructure from the town’s other two docks before its lease expires next spring, potentially leaving the docks unusable in 2023; Activists call for federal agencies to make decisions […]
The post Newscast – July 29, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Scientists say Skagway’s largest cruise ship dock will see significant rockslide activity but can’t predict when it will happen, leading the leaseholder White Pass and the municipality to rearrange pedestrian traffic flow in the area; Haines may see a large new subdivision in the near future, the rebuild continues from the deadly 2020 landslide, plus […]
The post Newscast – July 22, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough employees sign a new contract, teams are in town to rebuild from and study what caused the deadly landslide of 2020, plus activists ask residents to address federal agencies to stop potential pollution from the Constantine Mine Project; Skagway’s largest cruise ship dock reopens after a rockslide-related shutdown, waterfront development plans move forward, […]
The post Newscast – July 15, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The mountainside above Skagway’s Railroad Dock is separating at a rate of over an inch a year, a partial plan for waterfront redevelopment is made public plus the Princess Medallion Pay program suffers a setback in Skagway; Haines officials will reconsider a moratorium on new tour permits at Chilkoot Lake Recreation area, a celebration of […]
The post Newscast – July 8, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s community-run clinic to stay under municipal control, for now, the medical director departs under murky circumstances, plus a rock slide shuts down half of Skagway’s busiest cruise ship dock; Haines gets ready for Fourth of July festivities and enjoys more cruise ship traffic because of Skagway’s diminished cruise ship capacity.
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Three Haines teenagers bike 800 miles from Tuktoyaktuk, Canada; and Haines Veterans hold a Flag Day ceremony to honor the flag, and the fallen.
The post Newscast – June 22, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway moves forward with a significant funding option for new child care providers, the vote on whether to sell the community-run medical clinic to SEARHC grows closer, plus the recipient of the Don Hather Award for community involvement in the Skagway School has been named; In Haines, The Constantine Mine announces a new project manager […]
The post Newscast – June 10, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Glacier Bears track team wins gold at state, Mud Bay commercial events get further consideration plus Bird Flu is found in Haines; Ground-penetrating radar wraps up at the site of Skagway’s former residential boarding school, plus the Dahl Memorial Clinic’s assessment is completed.
The post Newscast – June 3, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Miami man perishes in the Skagway Harbor and Skagway’s vote to sell its clinic to SEARHC approaches; Haines Beerfest is back this Memorial Day weekend, the latest on the Lutak Dock upgrade process, plus Senator Murkowski’s staff visits the Upper Lynn Canal.
The post Newscast – May 27, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines artist and community leader James Hart is pursuing a rare apprenticeship with a master Haida artist in Northwest Coast formline; Naturalist and river guide Joe Ordonez has re-released award-winning photography book Where Eagles Gather
The post Newscast – May 20, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
State officials are investigating a second discovery of remains on the Haines Highway project; In Skagway, summer childcare, the school kitchen and more are before the Assembly meeting this Thursday.
The post Newscast – May 18, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines welcomes it first big cruise ship since 2019; Ketchikan rallies for abortion rights.
The post Newscast – May 15, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The future of Skagway’s clinic will be put to voters later this summer; Haines-based Chilkat weaver Karen Taug is an apprentice with the Chilkoot Indian Association’s year-long traditional arts program.
The post Newscast – May 13, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A new report by the US Department of Interior identifies more 50 Native boarding school burial sites across the US; Upper Lynn Canal representative Jesse Kiehl cast the only vote opposing a bill that would ban transgender girls in sports; Cruise ships report a lot of COVID data to the authorities, but very little of the information […]
The post Newscast – May 11, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
State officials are speaking out as fentanyl crisis intensifies in Alaska; The spring eulachon run is back in the upper Lynn Canal; and featuring ‘Magic Little Fish’ by Haines singer-songwriter Jojo Goerner.
The post Newscast – May 10, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Ballots have been mailed out for Alaska’s special primary election day which is June 11, 2022; No one was injured in a minor traffic accident on Main Street in Haines on Sunday morning, but it’s happened before; A crew sets sail from Wrangell in search of a century-old cannery shipwreck
The post Newscast – May 9, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Hundreds gathered in Juneau on Thursday to mark Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day; We hear from Haines silver-carver Greg Horner, a mentor with the year-long tradition arts program with the Chilkoot Indian Association.
The post Newscast – May 6, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Thousands demonstrated nationwide Tuesday in support of abortion rights, including in Haines; Haines celebrates the retirement of postal worker Greg Podsiki after 32 years and one day.
The post Newscast – May 4, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Constantine Metal Resources has submitted a new wastewater management plan to the state for its proposed Palmer Project; Haines saw some Hollywood glamor on Saturday with over 70 high schoolers attending prom.
The post Newscast – May 2, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines welcomes a new ambulance after almost two year delay; Wrangell students seek votes after reaching Top 50 in Vans shoe design contest
The post Newscast – April 29, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The return of cruise ships is a boon for the economies of the upper Lynn Canal, but also means more pollution. CoastAlaska spent months investigating the impact of “scrubbers” – air pollution control systems for cruise ships; The state is reporting 7 new positive COVID cases in the Haines Borough over the last week (since […]
The post Newscast – April 27, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Chatham school board has picked a new superintendent, Ralph Watkins to lead the regional district, which includes Klukwan school; The first cruise ship of the season is scheduled to arrive in Skagway on Tuesday April 26.
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Mock M&M election teaches Alaskans about ranked choice voting – The special election primary to fill Alaska’s Congressional seat is coming up on June 11; Haines is hosting an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday April 23 focused on reducing waste in the Chilkat Valley. We have a rundown of events.
The post Newscast – April 21, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway faces a surge of COVID-19 cases while restrictions continue to be loosened nationwide; Skagway’s assembly looks to manage a potential sale of the town’s medical clinic and address seasonal housing shortages; Skagway’s health food store will close its doors for good later this month.
The post Newscast – April 20, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Friends of Recycling is working to support the community to reduce waste in the Chilkat Valley; COVID cases persist in the upper Lynn Canal
The post Newscast – April 19, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway welcomed back tourists this weekend with a host of festivities as the town prepares for a busy summer season; Dry spring weather brings warmer temperatures and breezy conditions this week.
The post Newscast – April 18, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Klukwan’s school will stay open next year; A new report shows that the environmental impact statements for Alaska’s 5 largest hard rock mines do not accurately predict mine spills.
The post Newscast – April 15, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Cruise Lines representatives say Alaska should expect visitor numbers similar to those from 2018 and 2019; A group of disc golf pros from Oregon will host clinics for students and community members in three Southeast Alaska towns this May.
The post Newscast – April 14, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines Assembly passed a resolution supporting the Lutak Dock redevelopment plan, amid controversy around whether it will include an ore transport facility; Construction crews on the Haines Highway have discovered human remains, and an investigation is underway.
The post Newscast – April 13, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway to put waterfront property leases on the open market through an RFP process; A Southeast Alaska veterinary clinic is closing leaving northern Lynn Canal pet owners fewer options for care.
The post Newscast – April 12, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines is finalizing its Lutak Dock redevelopment plan, which has drawn debate and concern around whether it will include ore transport facilities.
The post Newscast – April 11, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Canada relaxes border restrictions for Skagway tour companies crossing the border, but White Pass trains won’t be making the trip this summer; Skagway’s North Words Writer’s Symposium announces its summer lineup.
The post Newscast – April 8, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway parents speak out against the school for keeping them in the dark about positive COVID-19 cases; Two finalists will be interviewed for the job of superintendent for the Chatham School District; On Thursday, a state senate committee will hear a bill on tribal recognition.
The post Newscast – March 16, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s municipal RV park had a new management team until that team backed out. Plus port improvements and grant applications are on the table for this week’s borough assembly meeting; A Haines teacher is given a Citizenship Award by his students.
The post Newscast – March 15, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
What is ‘Mini-week?’ We have a special report from Haines High School students; The Skagway Arts Council has released their spring schedule, and there are some big named acts on the list.
The post Newscast – March 14, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A Skagway man fell in love with a Ukrainian woman he’s never met in person, now she’s trying to survive a war.
The post Newscast – March 11, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s tribal government makes major changes in how it tests for COVID-19; The Alaska Board of Fisheries debates changes for fishing in Southeast.
The post Newscast – March 10, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s cruise ship season starts in seven weeks, but many businesses are struggling to hire enough employees; The Haines Glacier Bears basketball teams are competing at the regional tournament in Ketchikan, we’ve got the latest scores.
The post Newscast – March 9, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines students test their strength and skill participating in the Native Youth Olympic Games; We check in with the National Weather Service for the short and long term weather forecast; and Happy International Women’s Day.
The post Newscast – March 8, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A vote on whether to sell Skagway’s health clinic, building and all to Southeast Alaska regional health consortium will make it to a ballot later this year; The Haines basketball teams lost their final home games of the season last weekend, but will advance to regionals. Skagway’s regionals are ongoing.
The post Newscast – March 4, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines will deactivate it’s Emergency Operations Center; The Skagway Panthers girls basketball team takes second place in regionals and will advance to the state championship tournament.
The post Newscast – March 7, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines schools will make masking optional starting Monday; The cleanup of Skagway’s contaminated ore basin begins.
The post Newscast – March 3, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
New safety rules make it tougher to get a new commercial driver’s license in Alaska; The Haines assembly is set to vote Tuesday on whether non-traditional housing structures like yurts and container homes will be restricted from the townsite.
The post Newscast – February 7, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines is in the midst of its largest COVID outbreak, averaging 10 new cases a day.
The post Newscast – February 4, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s lawsuit against the state redistricting board enters day two of cross-examination; The catch limit for King Salmon in Southeast Alaska will increase significantly this year.
The post Newscast – February 3, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
A winter storm warning has been issued for the upper Lynn Canal, we check in with the national weather service in Juneau for the details; The Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is holding vision clinics in Haines and Skagway this week.
The post Newscast – February 1, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Southeast Alaska’s upcoming tanner crab fishery could be the best in decades; Haines school hosts a motivational speaker for teens.
The post Newscast – January 31, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Alaska state legislature is back in session in Juneau, we’ll check in with state senator Jessie Kiehl for the latest update; COVID cases continue to rise in the Haines borough; If you’re looking for something to do in Haines, the Library will set you up on a blind date…with a book or maybe a […]
The post Newscast – January 28, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
We take a deep dive with Southeast Alaska Independent Living, a non-profit that supports seniors and people with disabilities, on their work in the Chilkat Valley.
The post Newscast – January 27, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Haines borough assembly considers a tax break for housing developers and also, furthers an ordinance to restrict yurts and container homes from the townsite; Skagway’s school board relaxes mask requirements for all students, provided there are no outbreaks of COVID-19.”
The post Newscast – January 26, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The CDC has released updated guidelines for COVID mitigation and we’ll talk to a state health official for clarification.
The post Newscast – January 25, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines’ Mayor tests positive for COVID-19; The Alaska Board of Fisheries considers moving its Southeast meeting.
The post Newscast – January 24, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.