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Southeast Alaska State Fair wraps up four-days of festivities in Haines
The Southeast Alaska State Fair wrapped up its four-day run of festivities this weekend. Despite a smaller crowd due to rising COVID-19 cases, border restrictions and other complications, people from across the region came together for a weekend of fun and community....
The American Constellation reports more COVID-19 while in Haines, Skagway case count rises
COVID-19 numbers continue to grow in Skagway with four new positive cases announced on Monday. Also on Monday, new active cases were announced aboard the American Constellation cruise ship. The ship docked in Skagway on Sunday and Haines on Monday. Both communities...
Election season is kicking off in the Upper Lynn Canal
Election season is kicking off in the Upper Lynn Canal. In Haines, voters will weigh in on a seasonal sales tax on the October ballot. The filing period for candidates runs from August 1 through August 20. There are two seats open on the Assembly, and three seats on...
Southeast Alaska State Fair Day Two: Live music, food, rides, and family fun
The Southeast Alaska State Fair is taking place in Haines this weekend, after a year of hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, many returned for live music, food, rides and family fun. Friday at the Southeast Alaska State Fair started...
NPS to move forward with Chilkoot Trail parking improvements
Improvements to the gateway to the Chilkoot Trail are expected to be made next year. The National Park Service will move ahead with expanded parking and other improvements to the Klondike Goldrush National Historical Park’s staging area off of the Dyea Road. The...
The Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off in Haines
The Southeast Alaska State Fair kicked off Thursday, with visitors and Haines residents gathering for a weekend of music, food, local wares and many other traditions. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, there’s concern about COVID risks, mixed with a palpable excitement...
Southeast Alaska State Fair weather outlook
With the Southeast Alaska State Fair happening this weekend in Haines, and scores of people planning to camp for the weekend, we thought it best to check the weather. KHNS’ Mike Swasey checked in with Wes Adkins from The National Weather Service on Thursday for the...
Another positive COVID-19 case in Skagway, some restaurants and bars will close temporarily
Skagway officials announced another positive COVID-19 case in town on Thursday bringing the total active case count to three. The latest positive case is Eileen Henry, owner of the Skagway Fish Company. And she wants to let the community know. "By putting my name out...
The Southeast Alaska State Fair is this weekend and there’s a COVID mitigation plan in place
The Southeast Alaska State Fair will go on as planned this coming weekend. Fair organizers are taking steps to ensure the safest gathering possible even as COVID-19 cases spike across Southeast Alaska. Last year there was no fair due to the pandemic. This year, the...
Multiple Skagway residents test positive for COVID-19
Skagway officials have reported that two local residents tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. These are the first confirmed cases in Skagway since June 21. The unnamed people are reportedly isolating and the municipality says more information will be available...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Dec. 29, 2015
Two snowboarders found safe and sound after two-hour search; Ride along with Haines’ newest police officer: Special assembly meeting will decide on lobbyist
KHNS News – Dec. 3, 2015
Haines police officer Ryan Rutland let go from department; Preschool/Senior Center agreement to go before borough assembly; First Friday offers creative outlet for Haines artists.
KHNS News – Oct. 12, 2015
After heavy rain, mudslides close Haines Highway Friday; Skagway election results finalized; Weeding out misconceptions on the business of marijuana; Teachers say there is no room for Chilkat Valley Preschool in Haines School.
KHNS News – August 11, 2015
Candidates file for election in Haines and Skagway; Skagway Borough Assembly moves lease vote date and hears Gateway Project concerns; Skagway's State St. gets pedestrian signs after petition for crosswalk.
KHNS News – Feb. 24, 2015
King salmon in Southeast Alaska are traveling farther north due to rising ocean temperatures; Southeast Alaska’s largest tribal organization has authorized its courts to perform same-sex marriages; Skagway gets free expert planning help for a senior living facility.
KHNS News – Feb. 9, 2015
Trapping revisions pass a Skagway Assembly first reading; Petersburg may increase fees for boats docking at harbors; Sitka high school students ask the school board to support their efforts to create a more respectful environment.
KHNS News – Jan. 19, 2015
Haines basketball star Kyle Fossman’s number 42 jersey is retired over the weekend; Police are investigating two thefts on the Haines library and a local business; Fairbanks resident wins Alcan 200 Snowmachine race; State officials say there's no need to worry about...
KHNS News – Sept. 17, 2014
Restoration Advisory Board meets in Haines about old pipeline and tank farm; Regional fishing organizations join forces to strengthen Magnuson-Stevens Act.
KHNS News – Sept. 2, 2014
Alaska has some the slowest internet speeds in the country; Another ferry union avoids a strike; The 31st annual Klondike Road Relay has a recorded field getting ready for Fridays race.
KHNS News – Aug. 20, 2014
A breakdown of local votes in the state primary election; A preview of Thursday's Skagway Assembly meeting; The king summer troll season ends.
KHNS News – August 7, 2014
Sen. Murkowski visits Haines; Visitor injured in bicycle accident with trailer; Juneau whale tour captain arrested for intoxication.
Local News for July 2, 2014
White Pass suspends its plan to spray herbicides along its tracks; Where does Sealaska go from here?
Local news for June 2, 2014
Former representative Bill Thomas decides not to run; King Salmon derby results; How to keep maritime jobs instate; A recap of the North Words Writers Symposium.
Local News for March 31, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-31-14.mp3Ongoing issue about a private heliport on Chilkat Lake Road may go to court; Haines school superintendent search back to square one; Haines resident in the running for Board of Fish appointment; We the People citizen group goes statewide....
Local News for Feb. 27, 2014
Mp3 File:news02-27-14.mp3Helisking companies want to open up more areas to skiing in this low snowfall season; Haines Assembly sets budget priorities; Why does it take so long to mail a local letter? and local communities don't want to be on the hook for...
Local News for Oct. 30, 2013
Mp3 File:news10-30-13.mp3A look back at the fishing season for the Lynn Canal fleet; Can Southeast's timber industry survive while only logging second-growth forests? Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Sept. 10, 2013
Mp3 File:news09-10-13.mp3Suicide Prevention Day; a preview of Southeast Conference; a wrap up of the Klondike Road Relay. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for May 23, 2013
Mp3 File:news05-23-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Skagway and Haines each suffer damaging fires; MTAB discusses shuttle ferries; Small Things Considered. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for April 23, 2013
Mp3 File:news04-23-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A helicopter landing near Mosquito Lake raises questions; Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins visits Haines this week. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for March 21, 2013
Mp3 File:news03-21-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks about the oil tax bill; registration for Buckwheat Ski Classic closes; Small Things Considered. Find out more about the Tongess Five-year Review Project Downloadable file...