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To keep COVID-19 out of her remote community, one woman spent 10 weeks in isolation waiting to deliver twins
Alaska women who live in rural and remote communities usually travel to city centers to give birth against incredible geographical odds. COVID-19 can make a hard trip longer and lonelier. That disproportionately affects Alaska Native women, who are more likely to live...
Pregnant women in Unalaska brave COVID-19 and a lapse in regular air service to get to the nearest hospital… 800 miles away
Alaska women who live in rural and remote communities usually travel to city centers to give birth—against incredible geographical odds. COVID-19 has made a hard trip even more daunting. A dramatic example of that is in Unalaska, where the only commuter airline went...
Canada bans cruise ships for a year, taking another Southeast Alaska tourism season off the table
Canada has banned cruise ship travel in its waters for another year. Canadian transportation officials say the prohibition is a precautionary measure during the pandemic. The ban means cruises to Alaska are off the table in 2021 as well. U.S. maritime law says...
‘Most mothers don’t have to deal with this’: COVID-19 makes medical travel for pregnant women even harder
Alaska women who live in rural and remote communities usually travel to city centers to give birth—against incredible geographical odds. It hasn’t always been this way. COVID-19 has made a hard trip even more daunting. There is no road to the nearest hospital from...
Haines might not get the $1.4 million disaster assistance from the state it was promised
There’s uncertainty over whether Haines will actually receive the $1.4 million in state disaster assistance it was promised in the wake of destructive landslides late last year. Local officials worry the Dunleavy administration may have had a change of heart after it...
COVID-19 isolation sparks a transcontinental music collaboration
COVID-19 restrictions cancelled most events this last year, including live music. But the limitations of quarantine also brought two musicians together from across the globe. Binary Tundra is the musical project of Haines' Jojo Goerner and her Argentinian friend...
DOT to repair Dyea Road after December storms
The state’s department of transportation is slated to begin work on the Dyea Road this Thursday after weeks of pressure from Skagway officials. Residents say it’s been “unsafe” since the December 2nd storm. State officials say they’re taking advantage of a “good...
Southeast Alaska State Fair announces 2021 events
The Southeast Alaska State Fair plans to resume events in 2021. Last year’s calendar was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It won’t be a normal year, but most events are slated to resume with pandemic precautions in place. Southeast Alaska State Fair Executive...
As Haines residents work to address long term needs in wake of disaster, questions remain about state and federal relief
A long term recovery group is coordinating the various entities offering relief to Haines residents affected by December’s severe storm. While many resources have been made available, it has been difficult to enact a plan without knowing what kind of state and federal...
Displaced Haines residents use makeshift road to traverse landslide and collect belongings
Displaced Haines residents have begun using a temporary road to access properties on the other side of a landslide that destroyed four houses and killed two people last month. Residents are taking advantage of a four day window to collect trucks, boats, snow machines...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Dec. 11, 2015
Brad Ryan was shortlisted for the position of interim borough manager: Haines planning commission approve an Allen Road gravel permit
KHNS News – Dec. 8, 2015
Eight applicants for Haines interim manager; Klehini Valley Fire Department works toward rating upgrade; Sheldon Museum gets large donation, more storage; Sitka Planners consider vacation rentals on anchored boats.
KHNS News – Nov. 16, 2015
DNR announces dates for three-month closure of Haines forestry office; New study says PSP levels around Haines reach critical levels; Skagway School has highest test scores in state.
KHNS News – Nov. 5, 2015
Four Haines residents survive plane crash, one still in critical condition; Ted Hart found not guilty
KHNS News – Sept. 2, 2015
Proposed minor offenses ordinance progresses through committees; Haines School Board talks superintendent search.
KHNS News – August 3, 2015
Music, food and fun flood Haines for Southeast Alaska State Fair; Sen. Murkowski staff to visit Haines and Skagway; Skagway moves forward with Pullen Creek StreamWalk.
KHNS News – Nov. 13, 2014
The Haines assembly adds its support to a power rate increase settlement; School board checks in with home-school program; Salmon experts speak out against Canadian copper mines. Find the finalized settlement for power rate increase here.
Local News for June 19, 2014
The governor asks staff to examine hiring proceedures; Prepping for the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay; Airline competition heats up in the region.
Local News for June 11, 2014
The ferry Columbia is again delayed; Haines assembly recap; Man arrested in Haines sentenced to life in prision in Utah; Haines planning commission to discuss Chilkat Lake Road rezone; Skagway assembly talks West Creek Hydro.
Local News for May 7, 2014
Tire-slashing spree in Skagway; Chilkoot Cooridor final design released; Checking in with regional lawmakers.
Local News for Jan. 23, 2014
Mp3 File:news01-23-14.mp3Skagway assembly discusses how to involve the public in White Pass lease dealings; Is Alaska salmon safe from Fukushima radiation?; Trial underway in Juneau for Haines hunting guide. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Jan. 13, 2014
Mp3 File:newssecond01-13-14.mp3A proposed rate increase for Alaska Power Company customers is suspended by the state for further investigation; Southeast Alaska keeps an eye out for cases of measles; A preview of the Haines Borough Assembly meeting and basketball...
Local News for Nov. 19, 2013
Mp3 File:news11-19-13.mp3A discussion on spiritual oppression in the Native community. Your childhood memories, on display in the next museum exhibit. An ongoing healthcare series looks at hospital jobs in Southeast (Ronco). Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 10, 2013
Mp3 File:news10-10-13.mp3The Neptune is slowly raised; Herbicide use by the state is becoming a hot topic in Southeast. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Sept. 30, 2013
Mp3 File:news09-30-13.mp3Preview of Tuesday's elections; wrap up of Southeast's visitor season; interivew with executive director, national Congress of American Indian, Jaqueline Johnson Pata. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb. 14, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-14-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Chilkoot Indian Association looks to remove old telegraph cables from local beaches; new Sealaska Land Bills are introduced in Congress; harnessing hydropower for autopower in Skagway; Bell Store delivers a...
Local News for Dec. 10, 2012
Mp3 File:news12-10-12.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A number of Southeast leaders are upset about the governor’s plan to scale back the Alaska Class Ferry project; Skagway assembly approves increased costs on the small boat harbor project; preview of the...
Local News Nov. 20, 2012
Mp3 File:news11-20-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Final vote count for HD 34 set for Wednesday; troopers look for information about gun theft; public invited to public facilities planning meeting; ocean acidification.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News Oct. 23, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-23-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A search continues for a Haines fisherman overboard near Skagway; Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Council meets Wednesday. Coast Guard press release on missing fisherman Alaska Board of Game...
Local News for Oct. 9, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-9-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Recap of the Candidate Forum on Monday in Haines; Sen. Mark Begich rallies against foreign-made Xtratuffs. Downloadable file (optional):