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Friday, April 15, 2016
1516: Civil paperwork was served on a Haines resident. 2324: HBPD Officers reported several juveniles fled the scene when they attempted to make contact with them at Tlingit Park. Juveniles later reported to the police station to speak with officers. Medical Calls: 0...
Vehicle access to subsistence grounds at issue in three-day trial
Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg heard closing arguments on Wednesday in the case of Rosalie and Reuben Loewen versus the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, and co-defendants. The trial centered on vehicular access to a popular hooligan fishing...
KHNS News – April 8, 2016
Skagway Assembly takes tougher tone toward White Pass; Haines to see slight decrease in cruise ship visitors; Skagway 'Build-a-Pool' conference next week.
Haines 6th graders release pet salmon fry into wild
This week, sixth graders at Haines School had to bid a sudden farewell to their class pets – baby salmon. The students collected the chum salmon eggs from Herman Creek in September, and watched them hatch and grow over the months. Teacher Patty Brown says they planned...
Pilotlight restaurant to open mid-April in Haines
Double decker rockfish tacos, elk burgers on brioche buns, and sourdough French toast are just a taste of what the Pilotlight restaurant will serve up this summer in Haines. The new restaurant is set to open mid-April in the former Mosey’s Cantina building. ...
KHNS News – March 25, 2016
Two Haines teams advance to championship in Gold Medal basketball tournament; Skagway mayor reschedules meeting to discuss White Pass/AIDEA letter; 20-year dream comes true for Skagway tour operator; Board of Game votes to remove trapping ID requirement; Roving...
KHNS News – March 22, 2016
Haines Freeride 2016: 'It's been a powerful experience'; Two applicants vie for one Skagway distillery license
Haines, Skagway residents testify against proposed state budget cuts
The Alaska House Finance Committee is combing through and amending its draft state operating budget after multiple days filled with public testimony last week. State news outlets reported Tuesday afternoon that representatives proposed restoring funding in areas like...
KHNS News – Feb. 19, 2016
Skagway official convicted of federal tax charges continues service on assembly; Skagway assembly adopts marijuana business zoning regulations; Head hunters lay out plans for new Haines police chief and manager.
Pribilof educator now in running for Haines superintendent job
One of the three finalists in the Haines superintendent search has withdrawn his candidacy. Tom Yahraes, CEO of Discovery Academy in Big Sky, Montana withdrew from the superintendent search Friday morning. He was one of three people the Haines School Board chose for...