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Skagway’s school to relax some mask rules in the new year, while increasing testing
Skagway’s school will relax its mask policy in the new year following this week’s school board meeting. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked with school superintendent Josh Coughran about the board’s decision that allows mask rules to be eased for some fully vaccinated students...
Haines police shoot and kill black bear, deemed to be a public safety risk
Haines police shot and killed a male black bear in a residential neighborhood Thursday morning. Authorities say its increasingly bold behavior included pushing on windows and doors of a crowded restaurant and peering into people’s homes caused officers to dispatch the...
Bear activity in Haines catch many by surprise, but wildlife biologists say its not so unusual, some are still foraging
Recent bear activity around Haines, some even peering into shop windows and lumbering down Main Street on a Friday night, have caught many by surprise. But as KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, it’s not so unusual, some bears are still foraging this time of year and haven’t...
Another winter storm bears down on upper Lynn Canal communities this week
Another winter storm looks to roll through the upper Lynn Canal later this week. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked with meteorologist Cody Moore from the National Weather Service in Juneau for a look at the latest storm expected to impact the region on Thursday night. Swasey -...
Haines man faces federal drug charges
A Haines man faces federal prison time after being arrested on drug charges on Prince of Wales island. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, federal prosecutors allege the 62-year-old man was helping to distribute methamphetamine. 62-year-old Frederick Folletti was arrested...
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...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Oct. 20, 2016
Gov. Walker talks lands into trust, water protection issues; Skagway celebration marks completion of fiber-optic cable installation.
Newscast – July 30, 2018
Pink salmon returns look to be tracking with the pre-season forecast for the southeast region; Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott visits Haines; Coast Guard rescues 11 cruise ship passengers after canoe capsizes at Glacier Point.
KHNS News – Aug. 22, 2017
False alarm distress signal triggers Coast Guard search in Haines; Budget cuts leave Skagway court without a local magistrate; Frustration with legislature loud and clear at gathering of municipal leaders.
KHNS News – May 19, 2017
Skagway Traditional Council former administrator charged with embezzlement; Former mayor is front-runner for empty Haines Assembly seat; Deadline to apply for Skagway Assembly vacancy extended; CWS sets up off-site station for household trash collection.
Newscast – July 27, 2018
After a slow start, the Chilkoot sockeye run has seen an impressive increase in the last two weeks; Memories from the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
KHNS News – Feb. 6, 2017
Internet issues frustrate Upper Lynn Canal residents; Skagway asks for more than a temporary fix for its ferry dock; Southeast tribal council plan constitutional convention; Ferry Matanuska delayed.
KHNS News – Oct. 18, 2016
Inclement weather prompts harbor bid deadline extension; Haines Planning Commission recommends Assembly adopt ordinance requiring more oversight; Heliski map committee includes two heliski company owners.
Newscast – July 26, 2018
Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott visits Haines; We’ll meet one of the candidates for Senate District Q; Stories from Southeast Alaska State Fairs past.
KHNS News – Aug. 21, 2017
Haines Mud Bay spring water tests positive for E. coli; Competitive races for Haines mayor and assembly; Carlson returns as interim superintendent at the Haines School; Deadline to bid on ferry Taku extended again
Newscast – July 25, 2018
The Haines Borough Assembly proposes two ordinances for the general election ballot that would expand police service outside the townsite; Memories from the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
KHNS News – May 18, 2017
Haines trash collection delayed to Monday due to potential contamination; A walk along the proposed Haines waterfront trail; Haines Police boost patrols for driving safety awareness event.
Newscast July 24, 2018
The Klukwan Community Library is carrying out an initiative to preserve the stories of tribal members; Memories from the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
KHNS News – Feb. 3, 2017
Fire burns down Haines home; In Skagway recreation center discussion, echoes of past concerns; Who wants to buy the ferry Taku?
KHNS News – May 17, 2017
Haines' only trash business is temporarily closed due to potential chemical contamination; One more applicant for Skagway Assembly vacancy; Skagway Assembly mulls reopening negotiations with White Pass; As states tighten ivory restrictions, Skagway carvers worry about...
KHNS News – Feb. 2, 2017
Engineers recommend $30 million repair of Lutak Dock; Haines School asks for community input on spending priorities
KHNS News – Oct. 14, 2016
Gov. Walker pledges to make decision on Juneau Access Road during visit to Upper Lynn Canal; Haines drug bust yields cocaine, methamphetamine, 57 marijuana plants; Haines Planning Commission upholds harbor land use permit.
Newscast – July 23, 2018
Haines Borough Manager Debra Schnabel discusses a number of assembly ordinances, including an amendment to the borough sales tax that would exempt long-term rentals; A love story from the fair in celebration of the Southeast Alaska State Fair's 50th anniversary.
Newscast – July 20, 2018
Skagway Assembly at odds with development corporation over public meetings; Memories from the Southeast Alaska State Fair.
KHNS News – May 16, 2017
Seven people are interested in an open seat on the Haines Assembly; Applicants for Skagway Assembly seat include two especially young residents; Haines planning commission won't explore boundary expansion.
KHNS News – Oct. 13, 2016
Local advisory committee considers Upper Lynn Canal bear population study; Haines waterfront trail project to make public input priority; Alaskans testify on transboundary mining concerns to House committee.