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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...
KHNS News – July 28, 2016
AT&T says network upgrades delayed as Skagway phone service issues continue; Municipal election filing period opens Monday; Haines Borough seeking members for new Code Review Commission.
Skagway Assembly: re-engage in lease discussions with White Pass
Skagway leaders want to re-engage with White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad to discuss a tidelands lease agreement. The borough assembly came to that consensus after talking for more than an hour behind closed doors at a special meeting Wednesday. It’s been about nine...
KHNS News – July 5, 2016
The 1 percent sales tax could be left up to voters in October; Dungeness crab season off to a healthy start; New Sealaska board member looking for change
Skagway sees limited burn ban ahead of Fourth of July holiday
A limited burn ban is in effect in Skagway. The Skagway Volunteer Fire Department decides when to enact burn bans based on the Fire Weather Index, compiled by the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center. A limited burn ban means open burning outside of the municipal...
Port consultants nearing completion of short-term plan for Skagway’s waterfront
The first phase of Skagway’s most recent round of port planning is nearing completion. Consultants hired to help move along renovations were back in town last month. As they laid out short-term options for port improvements, the conversation centered on the cruise...
Haines school faces budget shortfall, could see cuts in coming year
The budget process is underway at the Haines School. As the district develops a spending plan for the next fiscal year, they’re facing an unexpected reduction in state funding that could lead to cuts. The superintendent wants feedback from the staff and the public...
KHNS News – Sept. 23, 2016
Haines Assembly candidates explain priorities on local issues; Petersburg-area moose hunt sees average first week.