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Haines residents displaced by landslide seek path to return home as officials assess ongoing hazards
State and local officials are hiring a consultant to assess ongoing hazards in Haines caused by a landslide that swept across Beach Road. Meanwhile, some displaced residents say they’re still cut off from their properties and in the dark about what comes next. Todd...
Haines high school teacher to retire after 26 years
Veteran science teacher Mark Fontenot will retire from the Haines High School at the end of the school year. Mr. Fontenot has been the high school science teacher in Haines for the last 26 years. He says it’s with a mixture of melancholy and excitement that he...
Skagway seeks community-wide vaccination ahead of 2021 cruise season
A working group to reboot the cruise industry in Alaska is in the works, says Alaska’s commissioner for health and social services. But those working closest with the cruise industry say they’re not in the loop. At a Facebook town hall meeting on Tuesday (1/5) called...
Early cancellations shorten Alaska’s 2021 cruise season
Two cruise lines have canceled at least some of their sailings to Alaska in 2021. Princess Cruises announced it was pausing all operations through at least May 14. Holland America will cancel all Alaska cruises through mid-May, and three additional sailings in early...
Homeowners plea for access to Beach Road as Haines Borough assesses landslide hazard
The Haines Borough says it is still unsafe for some residents to access their homes on Beach Road since a landslide swept through the area last month. Anxious to return, homeowners expressed their frustration with the borough during a Monday town hall teleconference...
Haines library offers new online courses, available to all
The days may be getting longer, but it’s still dark and snowy. The Haines Library has a robust selection of online learning opportunities coming up this month that anyone can access from home. KHNS caught up with the library’s Education and Cultural Director, Tracy...
A month after the Haines mudslide, rescuers and survivors reflect on the Beach Road evacuation
It’s been more than a month since a massive storm triggered a devastating landslide in Haines. Survivors and rescuers recounted the crucial first hours of getting Beach Road residents out of harm’s way. It’s been just over a month since the slide that destroyed at...
Governor expands disaster declaration to include relief for individuals
Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a disaster after a severe December storm swept through Southeast Alaska. It authorized the state to pay for emergency services and critical infrastructure repair. Now, he’s expanded the declaration to include relief for individuals...
Haines Borough and DOT seek input from engineers to make decisions about Beach Road slide area
A large landslide that occurred on December 2nd left a portion of the hillside above Beach Road unstable. Now the Haines Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation are seeking geotechnical engineers to inform decisions about activities in that area. Geological...
Lynn Canal Voice: Living with Trauma, Grief and Depression
This month on Lynn Canal Voice, the KHNS Local News invited a team of mental health experts to share wisdom and strategies for coping with loss and hardship. Kelly Williamson of Lynn Canal Counseling, John Hischer of Dahl Memorial Clinic, and Liz Marantz Falvey from...
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Local News for Sept. 13 2012
Mp3 File:news9-13-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer The state investigates a complaint against a local tour operator; Work scheduled for the "slump" in haines; Small Things Considered feature.Downloadable file (optional):
KHNS News – Aug. 16, 2016
Haines Highway reconstruction project starts next year; Haines Chamber of Commerce grapples with the role of nonprofits
KHNS News – May 17, 2016
Murder investigation underway in Excursion Inlet; Preliminary report released on Skagway helicopter crash; Skagway leaders discuss how to keep port from falling behind.
KHNS News – May 2, 2016
Skagway ferry dock refurbishment could knock out service for months; 20 breweries on tap for Haines Beer Fest; Haines habor committee to meet regarding 408 permit.
KHNS News – April 1, 2016
Problems plague AMP testing at Haines school and across Alaska; Freeride wants to come back, but say more sponsorships needed; Minor Offenses Committee deals with noisy corvid
KHNS News – Feb. 22, 2016
Candidates for Haines’ next superintendent arrive in town for interviews this week; Skagway assembly adopts zoning regulations for marijuana businesses; Haines and Skagway DDF teams make strong showing at state tourney; Aging Southeast: Seniors find purpose,...
KHNS News – Dec. 15, 2015
AMHS asks Upper Lynn Canal residents for input at community engagement meeting; POW wolf season to close, 5 wolves reported killed; Science educator Pam Randles retires from teaching after 35-year career.
KHNS News – Oct. 22, 2015
The Haines forestry office will close temporarily this winter; Hoonah weaver tells untold stories through a healing robe.
KHNS News – August 31, 2015
Skagway School starts year with strong enrollment and new technology; Southeast troll fleet numbers drop for coho, chum fishing; Haines artist Dave Pahl talks about his latest 'kinetic art' project.
KHNS News – May 21, 2105
Small quake felt in Northern Panhandle on Thursday morning; the first cruise ship arrived in Haines on Wednesday, the day after the borough discusses whether to waive docking fees to lure more ships; the Casino Mine project in Yukon gets a hard look by Canada’s...
KHNS News – Feb. 26, 2015
Faster internet speeds might be on the horizon for the Upper Lynn Canal; Board of Fisheries continue with a look at sharing chum harvests; the Walker-Mallott administration announces its set up a working group to address the transboundary mining boom near Southeast...
KHNS News – Dec. 17, 2014
The Haines Assembly ponders its priorities in light of dwindling state and federal funding; Preview of Skagway Assembly meeting; Scientist are using unusual methods to map Southeast early inhabitants.
KHNS News – Oct. 6, 2014
Tuesday election preview; Haines School named a Blue Ribbon School; ANS/ANB Grand Camp gathers in Petersburg
Local News for June 18, 2014
Former dispatcher speaks out about Jason Joel; Preliminary permit granted in the West Creek Hydro project; Ferry Columbia back online.
Local News for June 10, 2014
State hires former Haines police officer as a security officer for the marine highway; Checking in with North Tide Canoe Kwaan from Auke Bay.
Local News for June 3, 2014
Haines Downtown Revitalization Committee tries to find its focus; West Creek Hydro project; Search called off for missing hiker; Southeast election races solidify.
Local News for May 15, 2014
Sealaska Corp. sees major losses; Haines Assembly moves ahead with local projects; Alaska licenses get revamp; Small Things Considered. Visit the website for Among Animals, featuring an essay by Rosalie Loewen of Small Things Considered. (Also available at the local...
Local News for March 20, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-20-14.mp3Heliski regulation, safety and land use; Southeast Alaska tribes to talk about mining and fisheries; A survey looks to gauge attitudes toward legislators; Life is a Circus with the Buckwheat Ski Classic this weekend. Are you a Southeast voter?...
Local News for March 19, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-19-14.mp3Ring of Fire plan delayed; Skagway assembly discusses social media. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for March 3, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-03-14.mp3Haines Assembly and School Board meet Tuesday; An air ambulance bill makes its way through the legislature; Protections for Southeast humback whales discussed. Downloadable file (optional):