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Haines Borough reaches trail agreement with Alaska Mental Health Trust
The Haines Borough has reached an agreement that will allow people to use trails that cross Alaska Mental Health Trust Land without trespassing. The borough will pay a small fee to allow both the general public and private tour operators to use trails on the trust’s...
The 2021 Buckwheat Covid Classic
Over the weekend Skagway hosted its annual Buckwheat cross country ski race named for the late, great, Skagway mainstay Carlin “Buckwheat” Donahue. As with most everything in the time of Covid, the event took on a much different shape this year. Jeff Brady...
Bear researcher shares tips for identifying and avoiding winter bear dens
The Haines Avalanche Center and the Great Bear Foundation hosted an informational presentation last week about winter bear dens. Presenters shared information from ongoing bear research in the Chilkat Valley to help people safely navigate backcountry areas in the...
Haines resident receives positive COVID-19 test result while traveling with high school basketball teams
An individual traveling with Haines High School basketball teams tested positive for COVID-19 before departing for a series of away games earlier this week. The results of the test came after the girls and boys teams competed in Craig on Tuesday and Wednesday. The...
U.S. Rep. Don Young proposes legislative workaround for Canada’s cruise ban
U.S. Rep. Don Young introduced legislation today that aims to allow large cruise ships to return to Alaska this summer. Earlier this month, Canada extended a prohibition on cruise tourism to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The decision effectively canceled Alaska’s...
FEMA to assist Southeast Alaska communities with cost of December storm disaster
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Wednesday that it would provide assistance for the December storm disaster in Southeast Alaska. After floods, landslides and mudslides caused extensive damage and killed two people in December, state officials...
Skagway musician produces vintage sounds with an old record-cutting machine
Audiophiles of the Upper Lynn Canal are using old technology in new ways to immortalize their recordings. Skagway resident Zac Hudson is now offering record-cutting services to anyone who wants to put their audio on a record. Fans of local music in Skagway may know...
Small cruise ships are coming to Southeast Alaska. But not all passengers will be allowed to mingle and shop in small towns.
Canada’s ban on cruise ships through early 2022 effectively ended most of the cruise season in Alaska. A handful of smaller, boutique cruises plan to sail. But not all of them plan to allow passengers to stop in towns. UnCruise is a small vessel cruise fleet. Boat...
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski pays a virtual visit to Haines; President Biden approves major disaster declaration in Southeast Alaska
Snow canceled U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski’s in-person visit to Haines, but she met virtually with officials and Beach Road evacuees on Wednesday. She says she typically makes a few regional stops when she’s in the state’s capitol for the annual legislative address....
Haines woman braves bare-bottom brush with black bear
A group of Haines residents had a bizarre encounter with a bear near Chilkat Lake on Saturday. Shannon Stevens said she was using an outhouse when she felt something bite her bottom. Shannon Stevens spent the weekend with her brother and his girlfriend at a remote...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Feb. 11, 2015
Haines Police faces serious shortfall in proposed budget; Haines Borough Assembly approves an agreement with the state to move forward with the Klehini Bridge replacement; Forrest Cole leaves his post overseeing the Tongass.
KHNS News – Oct. 8, 2014
Haines elects a new mayor; Skagway races still too close to call; Sealaska Kake office closes; Heavy rains and strong winds expected over weekend
KHNS News – Oct. 2, 2014
Bond measures on the Skagway and Haines municipal ballots; Skagway assembly candidate interivew (Angela Grieser)
Local News for March 4, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-04-14.mp3A look at why upgrading the Haines Wastewater Treatment facility is such a high priority; Economic summit this Saturday; A listener commentary. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Jan. 28, 2014
Mp3 File:news01-28-14.mp3The ferry LeConte breaks down on its way north; Mountain goats on Baranof have a link to goats near Haines; Skagway robotics team keeps up a winning streak. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Jan. 16, 2014
Mp3 File:news01-16-14.mp3Meeting planned about the future of Mosquito Lake School; Preparing for the Alcan 200 this weekend; Sen. Bert Stedman prepares for the legislative session. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for March 7, 2013
Mp3 File:news03-07-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A recent backcountry ski accident near Haines sparks a conversation in the extreme sport community; Haines Borough Assembly revanmps how to fund non-profits. Extreme Grief - The New York Times article by Neil...
Local News for Feb. 27, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-27-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer More wolves in the area this year?; West Creek surveys due Thursday; the Empty Chair Project. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Jan. 10, 2013
Mp3 File:news01-10-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Rep. Kerttula and Sen. Egan visit Skagway on Friday; Sen. Stedman outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislative session; High School basketball begins in full force this weekend. Downloadable file...
Local News for Jan. 9, 2013
Mp3 File:news01-09-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer The Haines Borough Assembly keeps attention on the Alaska Class Ferry issue; Bill Brown of Juneau resigns from the Alaska Board of Fisheries; A different kind of film festival starts this weekend. Discover the...
Local News for Dec. 6, 2012
Mp3 File:news12-06-12.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines School District talks about early literacy programs; weekly essay feature; listener commentary. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Dec. 5, 2012
Mp3 File:news12-5-12.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Alaska State Troopers release report on recent commerical fishing fatality; preview of Skagway Assembly Meeting; Haines struggles with an old emergency dispatch system. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News 8-22-12
Mp3 File:news8-22-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Skagway wasterwater plant project falls behind schedule; court rules in Skagway's favor over project bid dispute; a statewide fishing safety program may lose funding; a Russian billonaire's yacht...
KHNS News – July 22, 2016
Columbia sailing again, but schedule still impacted; Skagway leaders intend to restart lease discussions with White Pass.
KHNS News – April 6, 2016
Low Chilkat king number prompt another year of harvest restrictions; Skagway Assembly to meet in executive session on port and ore terminal matters; Haines School fully staffed for next year; Haines 6th graders release pet salmon fry into wild.
KHNS News – Feb. 23, 2016
DEC official fields questions on Chilkat River protection nomination; Haines library finalist for national service award.
KHNS News – Jan. 14, 2016
Dead murres wash up on Haines beach; Student enrollment increase boosts Haines School $300,000.
KHNS News – Jan. 11, 2016
State grants one-year extension for Skagway port improvement grant; Haines finance committee recommends changes to local bidder preference.
KHNS News – Jan. 7, 2016
Representative Sam Kito III laments the state's budget woes as legislators get set for the upcoming session; StoryCorps: Albert Morgan fondly recalls growing up in Alaska boarding schools
KHNS News – Jan. 6, 2016
Haines police officer in stable condition in Seattle; Writers wanted for Skagway symposium; Four wolves shot in Whitehorse; Wrangell initiative could change moose regulations statewide; Ferry fares go up 5 percent