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Power, land, money and shuttles are on the agenda for this week’s Skagway assembly meeting
A plan to bring renewable energy to Skagway’s port to power cruise ships while they’re docked, a deal to finalize the acquisition of state lands near the Chilkoot Trail, and more are on the agenda at Skagway’s borough assembly meeting this week. KHNS’ Mike Swasey sat...
A major investor in Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad has been purchased
A multi-national investment group has purchased a company that invests heavily in multiple Southeast Alaska businesses, including Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, and Survey Point Holdings in Ketchikan. Last week a $2.5 billion deal was reached for...
Haines and Skagway middle school basketball teams compete in first tournament in two years
The Haines and Skagway middle-school boys and girls basketball teams met on the court over the weekend for a tournament in Haines. It was the first time the teams had met in two years. KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports. The Skagway Panthers boys and girls middle...
A winter storm warning is issued for the upper Lynn Canal
A winter storm warning has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday across the upper Lynn Canal. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked with federal meteorologist Grant Smith from the National Weather Service in Juneau on Monday for the details of the coming storm. Swasey - Grant,...
Several traffic accidents reported in Haines on first day of snow, no reported injuries
Several traffic accidents were reported in Haines on Friday, but no injuries. A minor traffic accident was reported on Young Road just before 9 a.m. Friday, involving four vehicles. The vehicles reportedly slid out on the icy hill, before coming to a stop on the...
Skagway mourns the loss of a community leader and former fire chief
In the last couple of years, Skagway has lost a number of prominent citizens, people who helped shape the community. Last week, the town lost lifelong Skagway resident Carl Mulvihill, a longtime public servant, local historian, and accomplished photographer. The...
Final redistricting map changes Skagway and Haines’ house district
A final map released by the state redistricting board holds representational changes for Skagway and Haines. The new map keeps the two upper Lynn Canal communities together, but offers changes to the rest of the state House district. If the current redistricting map...
Klukwan works to keep the school open, despite drop in enrollment
Klukwan school staff and community members are working to keep the school open, despite enrollment dropping below 10 -- the minimum to receive full state funding-- by the October deadline. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, they hope to address possible causes of the...
Firefighters battle a structure fire in Skagway on Thursday
A seasonal residence on 22nd Avenue in Skagway caught fire Thursday. No injuries have been reported, but the building will likely be a total loss. At about 1:20 Thursday afternoon Skagway’s police and fire departments responded to a call about a mobile home fire...
Haines moves one step closer toward lifting cap on heliski permits, for one year only
The Haines assembly is considering lifting the cap on heliski operators for a year to see what happens. It’s been a contentious issue with existing operators citing safety hazards from overcrowding due to too many flights, and too few ski runs. But others say it’s...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Aug. 5, 2016
Record number of sockeye counted at the Chilkoot weir; Skagway residents speak out about the future of the port; Whitehorse artist brings pig-gut creations to Haines
KHNS News – July 19, 2016
Boil notice still in effect as Haines water system gets back to normal; Family, fun and fitness for Pokemon Go fans in Haines.
KHNS News – Aug. 15, 2017
Polls close in the Haines recall election; Skagway Assembly to consider recreation center advisory questions; Haines planning commissioners renew concerns over Chilkoot River Corridor gates; Overdue Haines hunter found safe Monday morning; Murkowski hopes for a...
KHNS News – May 5, 2017
Haines resident applies for retail pot license; Skagway Borough seeks letters of interest for vacant assembly seat; Skagway Assembly talks cruise ships, contamination and a waterfront in limbo; Local advisory group says Tier 3 decisions should be in DEC's hands.
KHNS News – Aug. 3, 2016
Two hikers found safe after overnight search in Skagway; AIDEA sends letter to Skagway’s borough assembly to set the record straight; Retail pot shop on Skagway assembly agenda; Bill would speed up timberland trade in the Tongass
KHNS News – July 7, 2016
DOT takes on Mud Bay Road parkers; A conversation with Haines artist Adrian Revenaugh; Petersburg residents petition to overturn marijuana vote
KHNS News – Jan. 26, 2017
Consultants look to public in preparation for Skagway port plan; Haines School faces budget shortfall that could trigger cuts.
KHNS News – Aug. 31, 2016
Art, development come together in Haines with Our Town grant; Skagway raptor tour flies forward; Dungy crab season good, not great; Skagway assembly looks at leaving senior center bond up to voters
KHNS News – July 29, 2016
DOT says yes, then no to Mud Bay parking problem fix; An earthquake simulator will rock Southeast residents in the name of emergency preparedness; Tlingit canoe with Haines connection finishes historic journey in the Yukon
Newscast – July 5, 2018
Dry weather leads to burn bans in Haines and Skagway; A week-long summer camp that teaches kids to live off the land is coming to Haines; Juneau residents joined others around the nation Saturday to voice their opposition to immigration policies separating migrant...
KHNS News – Oct. 5, 2016
Lende, Morphet elected to Haines Borough Assembly; Hanson, Cochran win most votes for Skagway Borough Assembly.
KHNS News – Aug. 9, 2016
DEC takes a new tack with ore terminal clean-up in Skagway; Sockeye returns at Chilkoot weir break daily, weekly records last week; Two Haines incumbents file for re-election.
KHNS News – July 6, 2016
Haines manager makes crumbing Lutak Dock a priority; Salmon sizes vary across the state eaerly into commericial season; UAS professor Forest Wagner recovering after bear mauling
Newscast – July 3, 2018
The Skagway Borough Assembly is working to open up lands around the municipality for development; Skagway hosts annual Fourth of July softball tournament; Two Haines residents were cited this week for commercial fishing during a closed period; A limited burn ban is in...
KHNS News – May 4, 2017
Haines manager decision sparks complaint, public records requests; Port consultants nearing completion of short-term plan for Skagway waterfront; Should Haines nonprofits collect sales tax?
KHNS News – Aug. 30, 2016
Stranded Skagway paddlers get military rescue in Yukon; For first time in a generation, Skagway School has single-grade classrooms; Rafting company seeks approval for floating dock in remote area near Skagway.
KHNS News – July 28, 2016
AT&T says network upgrades delayed as Skagway phone service issues continue; Municipal election filing period opens Monday; Haines Borough seeking members for new Code Review Commission.
KHNS News – July 5, 2016
The 1 percent sales tax could be left up to voters in October; Dungeness crab season off to a healthy start; New Sealaska board member looking for change
KHNS News – Sept. 23, 2016
Haines Assembly candidates explain priorities on local issues; Petersburg-area moose hunt sees average first week.
Newscast – July 2, 2018
Free swim for those under 18 at Haines Pool; More than 50 people compete in second annual Chilkat Challenge Triathlon; Ferry Columbia sailings cancelled this week.