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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...
The Chatham School District superintendent Bruce Houck dies at 61
The Superintendent of the Chatham School District Bruce Houck died suddenly on Tuesday. The rural school district covers four village schools in Southeast Alaska, including Klukwan. An Alaska State Trooper traveled to Angoon on Wednesday to investigate the death,...
Skagway’s school librarian is helping raise money for new books
The Skagway School has a new librarian this year, Katie Kollasch. During her brief tenure, she’s noticed plenty of books on the library shelves that need to be replaced. Instead of asking the school for more money out of the budget, however, she’s decided to team up...
A wind advisory is in effect for upper Lynn Canal communities on Wednesday evening
A strong wind event is expected to impact the upper Lynn Canal in the late afternoon to early evening hours on Wednesday night. KHNS’ Mike Swasey spoke with federal meteorologist Greg Spann from the National Weather Service in Juneau on Wednesday for the latest...
Newscasts
Newscast – July 19, 2018
Haines assembly weighs police service proposal; Alaska DNR seeks public comment on easement for Walker Lake hydropower project; Federal government says 'no' to Juneau Access Road.
KHNS News – Feb. 1, 2017
Questions over 10-year-old tax issue cloud discussion about senior village loan; Recreation center expansion back before Skagway Assembly; IPHC approves increases in halibut catch limits.
KHNS News – Aug. 18, 2017
Information on Skagway tour accident remains limited; Haines candidate filing closes Monday; Financial worries sink another attempt to advance Skagway rec center expansion; Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Report.
KHNS News – May 15, 2017
Plenty of interest for Haines and Skagway assembly vacancies; Haines cruise visitor numbers up as docking fee discounts take effect; Online market aims to grow local food options.
KHNS News – Aug. 17, 2016
Upper Lynn Canal voters mirror statewide choices in primary election; Incumbents do well in Southeast primaries; Could Haines support a local college?; Senior center bond question on Skagway assembly agenda.
Newscast – July 18, 2018
Fisherman mistakenly reports giant squid, prompting researchers to investigate; Skagway Assembly begins the search for a new Borough Manager; A former Haines Resident is facing criminal charges for possessing multiple handguns while on parole for a felony.
July 17, 2018 – Newscast
Filing period for municipal elections approaching in Skagway and Haines; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on stage in Haines; Search suspended for cruise ship passenger missing in Glacier Bay.
KHNS News – May 12, 2017
Haines Public Safety Commission addresses drug use, overdoses; Haines Planning Commission takes up resource extraction in Mud Bay; Chilkat Valley stories to be featured on national radio series
KHNS News – Jan. 31, 2017
Haines Police refer citizen complaint to district attorney for review; Discussion continues on law enforcement outside townsite, expanding police force; Haines search and rescue hopes to bridge gap in emergency response
KHNS News – July 15, 2015
Skagway planners approve raptor tour permit; Stalemate with Canadian timber company leaves Haines residents out in the cold; Pullen Creek open for king salmon sport fishing
July 16, 2018 – Newscast
Haines sawmill makes it to the second round of Southeast Alaska business competition; Alaska Department of Fish & Game estimates that trollers will be close to their harvest target of 51,800 chinook salmon and another opener in August appears likely; Sockeye...
KHNS News – May 11, 2017
Haines Assembly apologizes to residents who were banned from borough building; Boat owners fooled by website charging high prices for vessel documentation; How should citizen complaints against Haines Police be handled?
KHNS News – Sept. 9, 2016
Manager delays harbor expansion bid process at recommendation of planners; Moose hunting season starts next week with new twist aimed at helping hunters.
Newcast – July 13, 2018
The Haines Borough Assembly votes to hold public hearings on an ordinance that would exempt long-term rentals from the municipal sales tax; Subscriptions to the Chilkat Valley News were delayed this week due to an advertisement in the newspaper for a new marijuana...
KHNS News – Aug. 17, 2017
Second candidate files as write-in for Skagway Assembly; Wildlife studies likely to influence area helicopter activities set for release soon; Bud Blight identified in Sitka.
Newscasts – July 12, 2018
A new federally funded grant will provide job training for some Alaskans with opioid addictions who are leaving prisons or juvenile justice facilities; The Haines Borough Assembly moves forward with the rezoning of Sawmill Road properties to accommodate recreational...
KHNS News – Jan. 30, 2017
Alaska Supreme Court rejects Haines man's challenge to campaign disclosure rules; Skagway's first pot shop opens for business.
KHNS News – Aug. 12, 2016
Haines planning commission draws the line on residences in industrial zones; Raptor tour permit in Skagway in limbo once again; Two candidates file for Skagway School Board; No House, Senate races in Southeast for Tuesday primary
KHNS News – May 10, 2017
Haines tourism director resigns, citing manager turnover; Haines budget talks spark debate over nonprofit, police and library funding; Haines will apply for 'Bicycle Friendly Community' designation.
KHNS News – Aug. 11, 2016
State biologist gives insight into spring bear mauling in Haines; Haines artist reflects on inspirational trek over the Chilkoot Trail