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Skagway left out as DOT scrambles to accommodate ferry-riding lawmakers
The state Department of Transportation quietly removed sailings of their lone ferry to the upper Lynn Canal next month after discovering additional steelwork is needed on the vessel. But after adding one sailing to Haines to accommodate lawmakers traveling to Juneau...
Hundreds gather in Haines to honor all those impacted by last year’s storm disaster
Hundreds gathered in Haines over the weekend for a commemoration and dedication event, one year since the destructive Beach Road landslide, and massive storm damage to roads, homes and livelihoods. KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports. More than 200 people gathered at Haines’...
Read Haines Mayor Douglas Olerud’s speech in full at the one-year storm commemoration and dedication event
Here is a transcript of Haines Mayor Doug Olerud's speech at the one-year storm commemoration and dedication event at Picture Point on December 4, 2021. Hello everyone, I’ll keep my remarks rather brief today as we’re all outside. That said, I do want to say a few...
Skagway works to pioneer one of the first electric ferry programs in the country
Last week Skagway’s assembly passed a resolution establishing an electric ferry pilot program. This comes on the heels of a major announcement by the federal government that $250 million dollars of the roughly $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill would be earmarked...
This weekend in Haines: First Friday, the Lighting of the Fort, one year storm disaster commemoration and more
It’s a busy weekend in Haines. The holiday season officially kicked off last weekend with the first appearance of Santa, but there are plenty more opportunities to tap into the holiday cheer. And this weekend the town will be reflecting on last year’s weather...
A state ferry repair poses a potentially massive gap in winter service for Southeast Alaska
Delays in a marine highway vessel’s return to service could cause Southeast Alaska communities to go without ferries for several weeks after New Year’s Eve. The Matanuska was supposed to return to service in late December but state officials say now they’re not sure...
Mental health experts on Haines’ storm disaster anniversary, coping and community healing
One year ago today, Haines’ lives changed forever, with what meteorologists estimated to be a once in a 200 to 500 year weather event, resulting in the deadly Beach Road landslide and destroyed roads, homes, and livelihoods. KHNS’ Corinne Smith hosted a special...
Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium makes its pitch to take over Skagway’s clinic
Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic has been serving the town’s medical needs for over 50 years. The clinic is run by the municipality and funded through a series of grants and tax revenues. Over the last couple of years, high staff turnover has been problematic. In...
Lynn Canal Voice: Haines one year disaster anniversary and mental health
This special edition of Lynn Canal Voice with the KHNS Local News we discuss the one year anniversary of the disaster in Haines, the storm recovery effort, mental health and strategies for coping with trauma and the feelings that may come up at the anniversary....
Haines community plans memorial playground for teacher Jenae Larson at the Haines school
This week marks the one year anniversary of the extreme weather event in Haines that resulted in the deadly landslide and storm damage to dozens of homes and businesses. There are several memorial projects planned to commemorate the disaster and honor all those...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Feb. 9, 2017
Trump’s federal hiring freeze leaves Alaska national parks in limbo; Haines School Board, Assembly consider different areas of collaboration
KHNS News – Oct. 27, 2016
State budget cuts take toll on Haines court system; Haines business owners, leaders seek economic development corporation; Gov. Walker includes Southeast in pink salmon disaster request.
KHNS News – May 26, 2017
Haines budget disagreements persist as deadline looms; Haines Assembly to decide on new member, manager contract and budget; Haines Rasmuson award recipient plans memoir on childhood with traveling tree-planters
KHNS News – Aug. 24, 2017
New Haines manager gets positive reviews at first evaluation; New Klehini River Bridge open for traffic; Southeast's pink salmon catch falls short again.
KHNS News – Oct. 26, 2016
Assemblyman proposes special advisory vote on Haines harbor project; Harbor expansion bids come in under budget; Pink salmon disaster in Southeast?; Judge Keith Levy replacement chosen.
Newscast – August 8, 2018
The Haines Assembly advances an ordinance that could create new police service areas; The Haines School Board adjusts its policy on settling balances for school lunches; Chilkoot Trail closed amid flooding.
KHNS News – May 25, 2017
Pending contract approval, Schnabel takes over manager job June 1; Trump’s budget includes steep cuts for national parks; Longtime Haines School administrator retires: “I’m leaving a different place than it was when I entered”
KHNS News – Feb. 8, 2017
Haines residents come out in force to voice opposition to winter recreation map; Budget picture for Haines School looks a little better; Code Review Commission chooses to where to start.
KHNS News – Aug. 23, 2017
Haines recall results certified; Haines Assembly hears opposition to mayor pay cut; Haines School welcomes two new teachers; Haines Assembly considers scaled-back Lutak Dock project
KHNS News – May 24, 2017
25th Haines Beer Fest will feature 25 breweries; Seventeen students graduate from the Haines School
KHNS News – Oct. 24, 2016
Goat hunters airlifted off Porcupine Peak; Haines Chamber of Commerce clarifies role of nonprofits; Heliski map committee, planning ordinances on Haines Assembly agenda; Southeast Watershed Coalition works to build local food market.
Newscast – August 6, 2018
High winds reroute cruise ship from Skagway to Haines; Haines Assembly will review three ordinances that could result in ballot questions; Ocean Beauty ends operation in Petersburg; New shuttle offers service between Haines and Whitehorse.
Newscast – August 3, 2018
Rec center expansion will appear on the ballot as an advisory question in Skagway; The filing period for municipal candidates in Haines and Skagway is open; Congressman Young addresses Native issues, gun violence at forum.
KHNS News – May 23, 2017
Haines leaders grapple with police, economic development budget questions; Haines solid waste group suggests borough take over garbage disposal; Petersburg mayor resigns with two years left on term
Newscast – August 2, 2018
Haines man arrested for allegedly slashing tires and pulling a gun; Public has a chance to way in on proposed enhancements to a pond near Haines; House hopeful Steve Handy says he’ll put logic and reason ahead of ideology.
KHNS News – Feb. 7, 2017
Cost at center of Haines solid waste discussion; With fireweed cosmos and spruce tip gin, Skagway distillery set to open in May
KHNS News – Oct. 21, 2016
Skagway Assemblyman resigns months after federal tax charges conviction; Haines borough manager proposes changes to heliski map committee code; Ripinsky weather station provides data on mountain conditions.
Newscast – August 1, 2018
Prospective tourists have pledged to cancel vacations to Alaska if Senator Lisa Murkowski confirms President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee; Haines Borough Assembly considers police service and municipal waste proposals for the October election.
KHNS News – May 22, 2017
Haines trash disposal business will reopen Tuesday; Preparing for larger ships, Skagway Assembly looks to reopen negotiations with White Pass; Skagway Assembly approves welcoming resolution; Haines songwriter to use Rasmuson award for Dr. Phil-inspired project.
Newscast – July 31, 2018
A man died on the Davidson Glacier River near Haines after a canoe carrying 11 people capsized on Monday; Lutak inlet fills with fishermen; There’s something red and murky in Gastineau Channel, and state officials say it’s algae.