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KHNS News – Aug. 30, 2016
Stranded Skagway paddlers get military rescue in Yukon; For first time in a generation, Skagway School has single-grade classrooms; Rafting company seeks approval for floating dock in remote area near Skagway.
Upper Lynn Canal voters reflect statewide choices in primary election
There were no major surprises in Alaska’s primary election results for U.S. House and Senate. In Skagway, Haines and Klukwan, votes largely reflected statewide numbers, supporting incumbents Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young. Democratic challengers Steve Lindbeck...
Haines Chamber of Commerce grapples with role of nonprofts
Whether nonprofit and for-profit businesses should have an equal voice in the Haines Chamber of Commerce has been debated for a while. This week, members will vote on amended bylaws that would clarify the role of nonprofits -- allowing them to be members and vote, but...
Tourism tax could be in voters’ hands
A 1 percent sales tax that took effect in Haines decades ago is being questioned by local fishermen. The issue was taken up by the Finance Committee last week, and will go to the assembly in the near future. As a result, the question of whether to repeal the tax,...
Troopers cite Haines residents for commercial fishing during closures
Two Haines residents were cited this week, for unlawfully commercial fishing during a closed period. Hoonah-based Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited 38-year-old Cody Taylor while fishing on the F/V GE GE. Troopers say Taylor was fishing during a closed period in District...
Skagway Assembly to consider recreation center advisory questions
Proponents of a Skagway recreation center expansion are taking a new approach to advance the project. The assembly will consider sending two advisory questions to voters this fall. One would gauge voter support for the rec center expansion. The other would test...
Haines manager hire decision sparks complaint, records requests
The Haines Assembly’s borough manager decision has triggered a complaint and records requests from residents. Last week, the assembly voted 5-1 to hire Debra Schnabel over interim manager Brad Ryan. Afterwards, upset residents asked the assembly to reconsider and a...
Rafting company seeks permit for floating dock in remote area near Skagway
A Skagway rafting company is seeking approval to build a floating dock on the west short of Taiya Inlet, about seven miles southwest of Skagway. Ocean Raft Alaska says the dock will be used to access a rainforest walking trail. In an application to the Alaska...
Sockeye records set at the Chilkoot weir
Commercial fishermen in the Upper Lynn Canal are working overtime after a flood of sockeye salmon showed up last week. So far, this season is shaping up to be a good one, with decent returns, healthy harvests, and larger fish. Wednesday, Aug. 10 is officially Alaska...
Skagway residents speak out on planning for port’s future
The tentative plan to re-engage with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad in lease negotiations prompted about 10 Skagway residents to speak up at a Thursday borough assembly meeting. The comments gave a window into the dissatisfaction that drove voters to reject a...