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A look at this week’s forecast with the National Weather Service in Juneau
It has been a wet start to the workweek in Haines, Skagway, and Klukwan. And the rest of the week looks to be even wetter. KHNS’ Mike Swasey looks at the forecast with meteorologist Caleb Cravens from the National Weather Service in Juneau. Swasey - Caleb, how's the...
Haines reports community spread of COVID, 10 new cases over the weekend
Haines reported 10 new positive COVID cases Monday evening. Six are symptomatic and four are asymptomatic. Six are community acquired and four are from households who have had at least one positive COVID case. The borough EOC reports 14 people were cleared from...
2021 Skagway Candidate Forum
2021 Skagway Assembly, School Board, and Mayoral Candidate forum features three candidates running for two open seats on the assembly (Deb Potter, William Lockette, and Jay Burnham), two candidates running for two open seats on the school board (Cory Thole and John...
Haines School Board Candidate Profile: Michael Wald
In Haines, five candidates are running for four open seats on the School Board. The race is the first contested election for school board since 2013. Today we hear from Michael Wald, who is running for a second three-year term. Michael Wald has lived in Haines for...
Skagway announces a $1.2 million Small Business Relief Grant program
Earlier this year Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings gave $2 million to the municipality of Skagway, they said it was a goodwill gesture to help the community weather the pandemic. The Skagway Assembly has set aside $1.2 million of those funds for small businesses and...
Haines School Board Candidate Profile: Kevin Shove
It’s election season, and in Haines five candidates are running for four open seats on the School Board. The race is one of the first contested elections for school board in recent years. Today we hear from Kevin Shove , who is running for a three-year term. ...
Skagway’s clinic loses more high ranking staff and officials won’t say why
Two more high-level employees at Skagway’s medical clinic are out as the exodus of staff continues. There are many unanswered questions about the clinic where over a dozen employees have left over the past year. On Thursday night the clinic board president Cory Thole...
2021 Haines Assembly Candidate Debate
2021 Haines Assembly Candidate debate features four candidates running for two seats on the borough assembly: Richard Clement, Tyler Huling, Debra Schnabel and Brenda Josephson. Hosted by Corinne Smith, reporter with KHNS, and Kyle Clayton, editor and publisher of the...
Skagway Mayoral Candidate Profile: Christy Murphy
There are two candidates in Skagway’s mayoral race this year. The challenger is long-time resident and business owner Christy Murphy seeking to unseat incumbent mayor Andrew Cremata. KHNS brings you this interview with Christy Murphy as part of our Candidate Profile...
Haines School Board Candidate Profile: Brian Clay
It’s election season, and in Haines five candidates are running for four open seats on the School Board. The race is one of the first contested elections for school board in recent years. Today we hear from Brian Clay, who is running for re-election. Brian Clay is a...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Aug. 12, 2014
In this newscast: Skagway wants Alaska Communications to improve cell service during peak visitor times; A judge weighs in on a fisheries observer program.
Local News for Feb. 4, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-04-14forweb.mp3Haines Assembly calls special meeting about police chief position; Great Alaska Beer Fest tickets already limited; World record Yukon moose surpasses Alaska record; 3D printing comes to Haines High School. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Dec. 12, 2013
Mp3 File:news12-12-13.mp3The governor's proposed budget means a lot fewer dollars for Southeast; Haines ferry customers get a waiver to a parking policy; Haines assembly contines with hiring a new manager; King salmon money paid to fishermen, projects in...
Local News for Nov. 5, 2013
Mp3 File:news11-05-13forweb.mp3A settlement is reached over the Skagway wastewater treatment plant; Haines and Skagway take different approaches to finding a new borough manager; Clan Conference this week in Juneau. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Aug. 6, 2013
Mp3 File:news08-06-13.mp3An Alaska hotel chain eyes a Haines location; Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks about smaller, alternative hydro projects for Southeast; the groundbreaking for the Sealaska Heritage Institutes Walter Soboleff Center. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for July 23, 2013
Mp3 File:news07-23-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines to get another state trooper; state looking for comments on Haines Highway Project; the Gravina Island project is also taking comment. Haines Highway Project website. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for July 8, 2013
Mp3 File:news07-08-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Redistricting board issue a conceptual plan; STIP comment period open; Haines Borough Assembly preview; Sen. Stedman signs on to oil tax repeal petition. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for May 30, 2013
Mp3 File:news05-30-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines Borough Assembly suggests some cuts and additions to the budget; more about the "device" found in the library book drop; Sealaska sells off a business interest. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb. 6, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-06-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A settlement is reached in the Klukwan Inc. bankruptcy case; a preview of Thursday's Skagway assembly meeting; the science of cruise ship wastewater. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 25, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-25-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Results from the Haines 2015 survey are in; Haines school offers afterschool food program; Looking at 40 years of salmon data. Read the complete Haines 2015 Survey Results Clarification: In the...
Local News for Oct. 15, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-15-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer The Skagway Borough manager's last day is moved up to this week; Sen. Bert Stedman speaks to the Haines Chamber of Commerce.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Sept. 27, 2012
Mp3 File:news9-27-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A Haines man is accidently shot at a residence; The Haines Assembly hears an update on the Oceanview slope movement. Candidate Statements for Skagway assembly cadidates: Steven Burnham Jr. Gary...
Local News for Sept. 5, 2012
Mp3 File:news9-5-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Sockeye continue to arrive in the Chilkoot; the state has to reconsider its wastewater discharge permits for cruise ships; a preview of the Skagway assembly meeting. Find out more about the Chilkoot...
Local News for Sept. 4, 2012
Mp3 File:news9-4-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Connelly Lake Hydroproject; Local resident dies in vehicle accident; New developments in the battle over a popular fishing are near Sitka. A link to the The Local Environmental Observer (LEO)...
KHNS News – Jan. 23, 2017
Haines Assembly to discuss next steps for manager job; Riders battle challenging conditions in Alcan 200 snowmachine race; Hundreds turn out for Women’s Marches in Haines and Skagway
KHNS News – Sept. 30, 2016
A Haines Assembly candidate has domestic violence protective orders in the recent past; A Haines resident runs a write-in campaign for House District 33; Skagway tourism season comes to a close
KHNS News – July 21, 2016
Broken-down ferry could have large impact on small communities; Two much-need providers join Haines Dental Clinic; Haines youth theater to stage musical adaption of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'
KHNS News – June 8, 2016
Marine highway top priority in Southeast economic plan; New, local marketplace seeks craftspeople; Monster salmon landed at Ketchikan King Derby
KHNS News – June 2, 2016
Lobbyist contract questioned at Haines Assembly meeting; Budget compromise won't impact ferry schedules; Researchers interview locals for Alaska Native identity study.
KHNS News – May 31, 2016
Haines transgender teen breaks barriers at state track meet; Beer Fest sees huge crowds, sunny weather, minimal incidents.