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Raptor Center invites Haines locals to visit eagles
The American Bald Eagle Foundation Raptor Center and Natural History Museum in Haines is inviting local people to come visit them while they train their eagles. Sidney Campbell is the Education and Development Manager at the Center. She says the Eagles, in particular,...
Stakeholders clamor for space on Skagway’s waterfront
The municipality of Skagway is working to maximize the use of its waterfront without sacrificing quality of life for its residents. Industry groups, international leaders, and local representatives sat down in Skagway to figure out how they all might fit in Skagway's...
Hear the headliners for the 50th Southeast Alaska State Fair
Swing, funk, rock and a circus act will take the stage at the Southeast Alaska State Fair this summer. Entertainment Coordinator Scott Ramsey has a rundown of what’s coming up in the fair’s 50th year. The fair is July 26-29.
Upper Lynn Canal legislators discuss capital budget and governor’s vetoes
On Thursday, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed off on the state’s capital budget passed by the legislature, but not before making a few line-item vetoes to the document. KHNS’ Henry Leasia spoke with the Upper Lynn Canal’s legislative representatives to hear their...
Constantine spins off gold assets, stakes future on Palmer Project
Constantine is gambling on the Palmer Project after a major corporate spinoff earlier this month. Here's KHNS' Claire Stremple on what it will mean for the company's exploration. Constantine Metal Resources is staking its future on mineral exploration at the Palmer...
Haines assemblyman suggests new ways of funding infrastructure
A gas tax, a bridge toll, a motor vehicle tax increase, and increasing property taxes were all discussed as ways to raise funds for infrastructure projects at the Haines Borough Finance Committee Meeting, Tuesday. Haines Assemblyman Tom Morphet presented his...
Conditions “excellent” for Buckwheat Ski Classic
Despite a winter of low snowfall, race organizers say trail conditions for Skagway’s 32nd Annual Buckwheat Ski Classic are “excellent.” Log Cabin Ski Society Secretary Jeff Brady says they have had to make some adjustments to the course. Two of the cross-country ski...
Yakutat offers first surf camp of its kind in Alaska
When it comes to the search for the perfect wave, Alaska might not be the first place that a surfer would look. But in recent years the community of Yakutat has developed a reputation as the premier surf spot in Alaska. Now a group of surfers in the small coastal town...
Conservation groups ask DEC to reconsider Palmer Project permits
The Palmer Project near Haines received some key permits from the state last month. The project is not a mine yet, but the Constantine Metal Resources company hopes it will be one in the future. Conservation groups say the state hasn’t collected enough information to...
University of Alaska plans major timber sale in the Chilkat Valley
The University of Alaska is negotiating a timber sale on about 13,000 acres of its land in the Haines Borough. The estimated volume of the 10-year deal is far greater than any timber sale in the Haines area in recent history. The University land totals about 13,400...