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KHNS News – Sept. 13, 2017

KHNS News – Sept. 13, 2017

It’s official: the Freeride is not returning to Haines in 2018; Skagway loses another cruise docking due to limited space after rockslides; King salmon returning to Chilkat River exceed expectations, but continue on downward trend

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Chilkat Valley moose count sees highest numbers in 10 years

Chilkat Valley moose count sees highest numbers in 10 years

In an aerial survey of the Chilkat Valley this week, biologists counted 221 moose. That’s the highest number seen in the area in the last 10 years. The strong numbers are reassuring, but don’t necessarily indicate a dramatic spike in the population. Alaska Department...

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AMHS proposes new plans for Upper Lynn Canal service

AMHS proposes new plans for Upper Lynn Canal service

Representatives from the Alaska Marine Highway System spoke with Haines residents last night to discuss proposed changes to the rollout of two Alaska Class Ferries in May of 2019. According to the original plan, two new ferries, the Hubbard and the Tazlina, would...

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KHNS News – Sept. 13, 2017

KHNS News – July 5, 2017

Victim suffers significant injuries in fireworks-related incident in Haines; Skagway Assembly to consider sales tax increase ballot question; Haines harbor expansion sport ramp, uplands planning begins; Nearly 70 teams paddle to Yukon River in 'Race to the Midnight...

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Consultants move forward with Skagway port planning

Consultants move forward with Skagway port planning

How can Skagway preserve its past while making room for growing industries? That was the focus of a second meeting between the community and port consultants hired to help move planning forward. Consultants from Moffatt & Nichol were hired last year to help move...

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Skagway’s Santa Train rolls through town this weekend

Skagway’s Santa Train rolls through town this weekend

Despite frigid temperatures, Santa Claus is coming to Skagway this weekend. He’ll ride into town on Saturday for the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad’s annual Santa Train. It’s not quite Christmas, but as he does each year, Santa is making an early stop in Skagway...

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