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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...
Skagway leads state in unemployment
Southeast Alaska continues to lead the state in job losses. Officials say that the unemployment rate has been skewed in recent months, so jobs are the better indicator of economic health. Unemployment is high statewide; Alaskans filed nearly five times as many claims...
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Local News for Sept. 13 2012
Mp3 File:news9-13-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer The state investigates a complaint against a local tour operator; Work scheduled for the "slump" in haines; Small Things Considered feature.Downloadable file (optional):
KHNS News – Aug. 16, 2016
Haines Highway reconstruction project starts next year; Haines Chamber of Commerce grapples with the role of nonprofits
KHNS News – May 17, 2016
Murder investigation underway in Excursion Inlet; Preliminary report released on Skagway helicopter crash; Skagway leaders discuss how to keep port from falling behind.
KHNS News – May 2, 2016
Skagway ferry dock refurbishment could knock out service for months; 20 breweries on tap for Haines Beer Fest; Haines habor committee to meet regarding 408 permit.
KHNS News – April 1, 2016
Problems plague AMP testing at Haines school and across Alaska; Freeride wants to come back, but say more sponsorships needed; Minor Offenses Committee deals with noisy corvid
KHNS News – Feb. 22, 2016
Candidates for Haines’ next superintendent arrive in town for interviews this week; Skagway assembly adopts zoning regulations for marijuana businesses; Haines and Skagway DDF teams make strong showing at state tourney; Aging Southeast: Seniors find purpose,...
KHNS News – Dec. 15, 2015
AMHS asks Upper Lynn Canal residents for input at community engagement meeting; POW wolf season to close, 5 wolves reported killed; Science educator Pam Randles retires from teaching after 35-year career.
KHNS News – Oct. 22, 2015
The Haines forestry office will close temporarily this winter; Hoonah weaver tells untold stories through a healing robe.
KHNS News – August 31, 2015
Skagway School starts year with strong enrollment and new technology; Southeast troll fleet numbers drop for coho, chum fishing; Haines artist Dave Pahl talks about his latest 'kinetic art' project.
KHNS News – May 21, 2105
Small quake felt in Northern Panhandle on Thursday morning; the first cruise ship arrived in Haines on Wednesday, the day after the borough discusses whether to waive docking fees to lure more ships; the Casino Mine project in Yukon gets a hard look by Canada’s...
KHNS News – Feb. 26, 2015
Faster internet speeds might be on the horizon for the Upper Lynn Canal; Board of Fisheries continue with a look at sharing chum harvests; the Walker-Mallott administration announces its set up a working group to address the transboundary mining boom near Southeast...
KHNS News – Dec. 17, 2014
The Haines Assembly ponders its priorities in light of dwindling state and federal funding; Preview of Skagway Assembly meeting; Scientist are using unusual methods to map Southeast early inhabitants.
KHNS News – Oct. 6, 2014
Tuesday election preview; Haines School named a Blue Ribbon School; ANS/ANB Grand Camp gathers in Petersburg
Local News for June 18, 2014
Former dispatcher speaks out about Jason Joel; Preliminary permit granted in the West Creek Hydro project; Ferry Columbia back online.
Local News for June 10, 2014
State hires former Haines police officer as a security officer for the marine highway; Checking in with North Tide Canoe Kwaan from Auke Bay.
Local News for June 3, 2014
Haines Downtown Revitalization Committee tries to find its focus; West Creek Hydro project; Search called off for missing hiker; Southeast election races solidify.
Local News for May 15, 2014
Sealaska Corp. sees major losses; Haines Assembly moves ahead with local projects; Alaska licenses get revamp; Small Things Considered. Visit the website for Among Animals, featuring an essay by Rosalie Loewen of Small Things Considered. (Also available at the local...
Local News for March 20, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-20-14.mp3Heliski regulation, safety and land use; Southeast Alaska tribes to talk about mining and fisheries; A survey looks to gauge attitudes toward legislators; Life is a Circus with the Buckwheat Ski Classic this weekend. Are you a Southeast voter?...
Local News for March 19, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-19-14.mp3Ring of Fire plan delayed; Skagway assembly discusses social media. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for March 3, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-03-14.mp3Haines Assembly and School Board meet Tuesday; An air ambulance bill makes its way through the legislature; Protections for Southeast humback whales discussed. Downloadable file (optional):