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KHNS News – July 14, 2017
Haines Assembly censures Morphet for release of police complaints; Haines Borough set to take ownership of Excursion Inlet bridge; Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Update for July 14.
Math teacher will take over music position at the Haines School
Last month, administrators at the Haines School decided not to renew the contract of a music teacher to save money in the coming year. Administrators said the position would be filled internally by a current teacher. That led to strong opposition from some members of...
Lutak Dock repair or replacement estimated to cost at least $24 million
The consulting firm hired by the Haines borough to look at options for the future of Lutak Dock presented three alternatives last week. And they come at a high cost. The three options range from around $24 million to $61 million. KHNS’s Abbey Collins reports. "I think...
Coast Guard rescues two stranded mine workers near Haines
The United States Coast Guard rescued two stranded mine workers Saturday morning near Haines. John Coulter and Nathan Jones were transferring mining equipment Friday afternoon when their vehicle became swamped along the Tsirku River near Devil’s Elbow. The two men got...
Haines incumbent mayor touts experience, while challenger promises positivity
Haines has two choices for borough mayor in the upcoming election. At a forum Monday, incumbent Jan Hill touted her experience and connections. Challenger Joanie Wagner has no political experience. But she said she would bring a more positive leadership style to the...
Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Update: July 14, 2017
KHNS is featuring regular fisheries updates with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's Mark Sogge through the summer season. Sogge manages the commercial and subsistence fisheries in District 15. The commercial gillnet fleet in the Northern Lynn Canal had a...
Haines Borough set to take ownership of Excursion Inlet bridge
The Haines Borough may soon take over ownership of an Excursion Inlet bridge from the U.S. Forest Service. The bridge provides access to Neva Lake, which is the water source for an Ocean Beauty seafood processing plant. The Neva Lake Bridge is not in good condition...
KHNS News – March 7, 2017
Historically low Chilkat Chinook forecast prompts new fishing restrictions; Haines conservation group files procedural challenge to Baby Brown timber sale
KHNS/CVN 2017 Haines Candidate Forum
KHNS and the Chilkat Valley News hosted a Haines candidate forum Sept. 18. Mayoral candidates Jan Hill and Joanie Wagner and assembly candidates Andrew Gray, Brenda Josephson, Diana Lapham, Sean Maidy and Michael Fullerton shared their priorities and views on local...
KHNS News – July 13, 2017
Skagway voters will weigh in on new tidelands lease proposal; Hold your nets: Chilkat Inlet subsistence fishing delayed another week; Haines police service area, charter amendment ballot questions in the works.