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Here’s the trucking route for Beach Road landslide debris being transported to the Haines dump
In Haines, Southeast Roadbuilders will begin debris removal from Beach Road in the landslide area starting this Friday July 9 at 6am. Residents should note the trucking route: trucks will be carrying debris from Beach Road, to Mud Bay Road through the Fort,...
New solo show ‘Ghost Town Bardo’ to examine guns, violence and American individualism through the eyes of a US veteran
A Haines playwright and actor has produced an upcoming one-man play at Chilkat Arts Center exploring America’s passion for guns. KHNS’ Corinne Smith spoke to Aaron Davidman about his play “Ghost Town Bardo” which examines complex themes of violence, guns and...
Expect a cooler, wetter week of weather for the Upper Lynn Canal
After a warm and sunny holiday weekend in the Upper Lynn Canal, the weather looks to be cooling down and clouding up for the rest of this week. KHNS’ Mike Swasey takes a closer look at the forecast with Wes Adkins from the National Weather Service in Juneau. Swasey -...
Haines Assembly approves Beach Road debris removal contract, geologists to continue investigation and safety monitoring
The Haines Borough Assembly voted in a special meeting Thursday to award a contract for Beach Road debris removal to Southeast Roadbuilders. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, the work would begin July 6th to excavate and replace the public road through the slide area,...
Skagway’s July 4th Celebration breakdown
The Independence Day celebrations in Skagway are like no other on the planet. It’s a free-for-all of food, games, parades, and more. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked with Jaime Bricker from the Fourth of July Ad Hoc Committee to break down the events. That was a conversation...
Haines’ summer holiday weekend roundup: First Friday and Fourth of July events
Haines has a jam-packed summer holiday weekend coming up, with First Friday artist exhibitions around town as well as celebrating the 4th of July. KHNS’ Corinne Smith has this roundup. This holiday weekend is kicking off with First Friday, with several artists...
Skagway’s school needs a kitchen, the Assembly has an empty seat, and there’s $2 million to spend
The Skagway Assembly meets on Thursday night. The highlights are sure to include: a potential pause on the food truck concept as a stop-gap for the school’s kitchen, further discussion of how to use the NCL Holdings $2 million donation, and how to fill a vacant...
Flood Advisory Alert issued for Chilkat and Klehini Rivers as heatwave produces more run-off
On Monday, the National Weather Service in Juneau issued a flood advisory alert for the Chilkat and Klehini Rivers. KHNS’ Corinne Smith spoke with senior meteorologist Nicole Ferrin, who said it’s caused by warm temperatures and run-off. Nicole Ferrin: “We’ve had some...
Alaska State Senator Jesse Kiehl helps break down the state budget proceedings
The Alaska House of Representatives has staved off a state government shutdown by passing their version of the state budget. Governor Dunleavy has called lawmakers back into special session in August to finalize the budget, and there are several weighty issues left to...
COVID-19 rates continue to surge in Canada’s Yukon Territory
Canada’s Yukon Territory continues to see COVID-19 case rates climb during what officials are now calling the territory’s first wave of the pandemic. Officials announced an additional 44 cases over the weekend bringing the pandemic totals to over 300. KHNS’ Mike...
Newscasts
KHNS News – April 29, 2016
BLM seeks public input on Constantine environmental analysis; Biologist tracks Chilkat Valley mountain goats to map habitat.
KHNS News – March 23, 2016
Plane makes emergency landing in Lutak Inlet, no injuries reported; Local whiz kid places second in the state spelling bee; Five local teams holding their own at Gold Medal tourney; Pioneer Homes offer comfort to aging population
KHNS News – March 11, 2016
Museum expansion plans unveiled in Haines; Planning commission rejects an appeal for unlimited use of the 35-mile helipad; Glacier Bears put away the basketballs for another season
KHNS News – March 4, 2016
Skagway business owner, employee charged with selling fake Native arts; Cases of strep throat see sharp increase in Haines; Skagway high school basketball teams end Regionals with two losses and one win each.
KHNS News – Feb. 11, 2016
Three finalists for Haines superintendent job; Dismissal of HVFD training officer prompts public outcry.
KHNS News – Dec. 9, 2015
Haines interim superintendent to stay through school year, Four candidates running for five open Haines Chamber of Commerce board seats; Becky's Place offers Haines safe house for abuse victims.
KHNS News – Nov. 25, 2015
Lynn Canal place-crash victim credits faith, family with ‘miraculous’ survival; Community-wide Thanksgiving events offer food and fitness
KHNS News – Nov. 4, 2015
Four people survived a plane crash near Eldred Rock; Ted Hart found not guilty; Haines School Board votes 5-2 against allowing Chilkat Valley Preschool space in the school; Upper Lynn Canal residents get a brief taste of winter.
KHNS News – Oct. 15, 2015
Sheldon Museum board approves name change; Planners give initial approval to subdivision, postpone decision on heliport; State funding cuts mean less money for snow plowing.
KHNS News – August 12, 2015
Letter says police audit finds long-standing problems; Haines Assembly approves changes to port and harbor committee qualifications; Juneau residents petition for STEM charter school.
KHNS News – July 22, 2015
Haines DMV set to reopen in August; Southeast community leaders ask for ferry schedule changes during public hearing; Community jails and state troopers cuts hurt Southeast communities; Haines youth theater to perform 'Noodle Rat Rotten Hat.'
KHNS News – Jan. 28, 2015
Haines has a patchwork of local organizations helping out people in need of homeless services, but trying to put a number on the amount of people needing those services is difficult; Sealaska will begin logging its new lands in the Tongass National Forest later this...
KHNS News Announcement
KHNS Evening News at 6 p.m. is on hiatus until Jan. 12th. KHNS Morning News will still air at 6:49 and 7:49 a.m. each weekday. Please join Amanda Randles during Lynn Canal Morning from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. for morning news and updates. Thank you and Happy New Year from...
KHNS News – Nov. 19, 2014
Fishery managers forecast a big pink salmon harvest for 2015; A new report says the Forest Service should focus on tourism and fishing instead of timber; Sealaska's winter shareholders' dividends will again include no operational profits; and Southeast Alaska's...
KHNS News – Sept. 11, 2014
Skagway and Haines residents turn out to speak out about the Juneau Access Road project; Delta wraps up first season in Juneau and looks to next year.
KHNS News – August 5, 2014
A local miner is found dead at his claim; Former Haines student Haythem Mohanna talks about returning home.
Local News for June 30, 2014
Guardian Flight buys Apollo MediTrans; Recap of the Marine Transportation Safety Board recent meeting; Skagway border gets more resources; Sealaska has a new director and CEO.
Local News for June 4, 2014
Quake shakes Southeast awake; Skagway assembly to ponder trapping regulations again; Why did so many Southeast school administrators retire this year?; A send off for a canoe journey to Juneau.
Local News for Feb. 25, 2014
Mp3 File:news02-25-14.mp3Large landslide discovered near Glacier Bay; Study on grizzley genetics and behavior. See pictures of the Mount La Perouse landslide. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb.11, 2014
Mp3 File:news02-11-14web.mp3Haines planning commission ponders helipad proposal; Crab season delayed due to weather; Tax credits for seafood processors; Mariculture in Southeast. Downloadable file (optional):