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Haines pool offers lifeguarding certification and training for emergencies in and out of the water
Life-threatening situations near water can occur suddenly and without warning. As KHNS Corinne Smith reports, a group of Haines residents gathered for a three-day lifeguarding course recently to train in hands-on life-saving skills. A final skills test caps three-days...
Changes to the Mud Bay zoning district, new Zoom-bombing ordinance, and more: Haines Mayor Douglas Olerud on what’s coming up at this week’s Borough Assembly Meeting
Haines Mayor Douglas Olerud joins us on Lynn Canal Morning for an update on what’s coming up at the Haines Borough Assembly meeting this week. The Haines Borough Assembly is scheduled to meet at 6:30pm on Tuesday February 22nd via Zoom only. See Zoom login details and...
Klukwan school to remain open for the spring term
The Klukwan school is set to remain open for the spring term. That’s according to the Chatham School District. This follows months of uncertainty after enrollment dropped below 10 students - the minimum to secure state funding - and the absence of a head teacher in...
Haines school community celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Haines students and staff celebrated Elizabeth Peratrovich Day on February 16 with songs, speeches and dancing to honor the 20th century Tlingit civil rights champion. Born in Petersburg in 1911, Peratrovich was a life-long advocate for Native communities. She was...
Skagway to appeal judge’s ruling on redistricting trial to urge redraw of legislative map; plus what’s coming up at this week’s Assembly meeting
Now for reaction from Skagway officials that helped bring the legal challenge to the redistricting board’s political map linking upper Lynn Canal with Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley. The lawsuit questioned the Republican-majority board’s decision to sever Haines, Skagway...
State judge rules redistricting board must redraw political map that includes Skagway and Haines
A state judge has ordered the redistricting board to redraw political maps that lump Haines and Skagway with Juneau's Mendenhall Valley. Wednesday’s ruling came following legal challenges brought by the Municipality of Skagway and others that had objected to the...
Rain and overcast skies, but no storms in the upper Lynn Canal weather forecast this week
The gray month of February continues in the upper Lynn Canal, with rain showers and overcast skies in the forecast this week. But no storms and some wind could provide a chance for some sunshine to break through. KHNS’ Corinne Smith checked in with Kimberly Vaughn,...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Haines historical romance author Lenora Bell
It's Valentine’s Day, a celebration of love and romance, whether it be romantic partners, family or friends. In light of the holiday, we’re joined by someone immersed in love and relationships - Haines-based writer and best-selling author of historical romance, Lenora...
Haines students compete in month-long Tournament of the Readers
Haines students are in the midst of the annual Tournament of the Readers, which takes place each morning for the month of February. Teams of second through fifth graders are competing to test their knowledge of a selection of books, from science fiction to mystery and...
Skagway’s mayor talks border crossings for tour companies and the upcoming cruise season
Officials from northern Lynn Canal communities have been meeting civic and industry leaders this week at Southeast Conference’s mid-session summit in Juneau. One of the biggest topics of discussion was whether a workaround for the Passenger Vessel Services act would...
Newscasts
Newscast – November 12, 2018
Haines School enrollment higher than expected; Fairweather ferry to remain in service next summer; Two bald eagles reintroduced to the wild during the Alaska Bald Eagle Festival.
Newscast – November 9, 2018
Jason Beale discusses the link between patriotism, conservationism and the natural world.
KHNS News – July 17, 2017
Haines School Board hires Carlson as interim superintendent; Haines residents take top prizes in inaugural Chilkat Challenge Triathlon; Haines youth theater stages ‘The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad’
KHNS News – March 8, 2017
Math teacher will take over Haines School music program; House committee rejects proposal to reduce school bond reimbursements; Skagway solid waste facility cost estimates reviewed.
KHNS News – Dec. 21, 2016
Solid waste management plan on the way for Haines; Haines school board approves middle school sex ed courses; Halibut catch for Southeast Alaska could drop for 2017
Newscast – November 7, 2018
2018 general election results; Haines Borough re-authorizes police to respond to calls outside the townsite
KHNS News – Sept. 19, 2017
Haines incumbent mayor touts experience, while challenger promises positivity; Fifteen moose harvested in the Chilkat Valley; Alaska ferry to host long-distance ocean acidification study
KHNS News – Dec. 20, 2016
Lutak Dock repair or replacement estimated to cost at least $24 million; Southeast’s Dungeness harvests lower than expected.
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.
Newscast – November 5, 2018
Haines Borough Manager Debra Schnabel discusses allegations of trespassing on lands owned by the University of Alaska.
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
Newscast – November 2, 2018
Public comment ends on a proposal to allow customers to consume marijuana in licensed dispensaries; Discussions about changing the ownership of the land where the Palmer Project is located could speed up the permitting process for mine development in the Chilkat...
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.
Newscast – October 31, 2018
Constantine will apply for permits to drill an access tunnel at the Palmer Project; Author Fredrick Lane talks about how changes in technology are affecting life in small communities.
KHNS News – Dec. 19, 2016
Bidder chosen for 855-acre Haines timber sale; Haines Assembly approves piece of harbor project it previously rejected, with a catch; Trooper town hall meetings postponed
Newscast – October 29, 2018
Haines Public Safety Commission's drug task force begins data collection on substance abuse across the borough; Cruise ship pilots use computer modeling to test how large ships handle adverse weather conditions.
KHNS News – Sept. 18, 2017
Haines area moose hunt off to a quick start; Skagway’s originally uncontested mayor and assembly races now have five write-in challengers; Haines Assembly approves mayor pay cut; Haines Assembly to consider halting police response to outer borough; Rep. Sam Kito III...
KHNS News – July 12, 2017
Haines School Board considers three candidates for interim superintendent; Legislature’s capital budget impasse could delay Haines Highway project; Haines considers ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, pot and alcohol
Newscast – October 26, 2018
Marsha Hotch teaches Tlingit for families at the Haines Sheldon Museum; The Haines Borough considers moving assembly chambers to the library.
KHNS News – Dec. 16, 2016
Upper Lynn Canal responds to Walker 's decision against Juneau Access Road; State approves extension for $6.5 million Skagway port grant.