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Skagway librarian retires after 25 years
Julene Brown had just had her second child when she became Skagway’s librarian in 1995. "I had a degree in English to teach and had come back to Skagway where I grew up. And, yeah, it just seemed like it'd be a good fit," she said. Good fit turned out to be an...
State and municipal officials begin to soften rules on travel within Alaska
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted state and municipal officials to issue mandates that restrict the public's movement in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. As Governor Mike Dunleavy takes measures to start reopening Alaska, restrictions on travel...
Skagway High graduate among Pulitzer winning Anchorage Daily News reporters
The Pulitzer Prize announced today that the Anchorage Daily News won its coveted Public Service award. The reporter leading the ADN’s investigative team grew up in Skagway. Kyle Hopkins attended Skagway High and after his first years studying journalism at University...
52nd Southeast Alaska State Fair cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions
Organizers canceled the 52nd annual Southeast Alaska State Fair this week as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. It’s the latest and largest local cancellation. It’s the “Live Free or Pie Hard” themed Southeast Alaska State Fair that wasn’t. Board members and...
Haines filmmaker and former NBA star Mark Mcnamara dies at 60
Haines resident Mark Mcnamara passed away earlier this week at the age of 60. The former NBA star moved to Haines in 2005, where he spent time making films and sharing his knowledge of basketball. Mcnamara grew up in California and got his start playing basketball at...
Haines tourism director discusses possible partnership with Royal Carribean
Last year Holland America announced that it would be canceling most of its cruise ship sailings to Haines. Many businesses relied on the cruise line to bring large numbers of visitors to the community. Royal Carribean ships have not made regular visits to Haines since...
Lynn Canal Voice: Community response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life across the globe, and communities have been forced to make tough decisions. Many are wondering how to stay safe and healthy without reducing quality of life and harming the economy. In this edition of Lynn Canal Voice we...
Supreme Court decision could influence permitting at the Palmer Project
The Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that the Clean Water Act applies to pollutants that reach protected waters, even from a distance. Conservationists say it's a win for clean water. It could mean stricter permitting is required for Constantine Metal Resources’...
Wayne Price recognized for a lifetime of contributions to arts and culture in Alaska
The Rasmuson Foundation recognized Haines master carver Wayne Price as its 2020 Distinguished Artist on Monday. Each year the foundation presents the $40,000 award to an Alaskan who has made outstanding contributions to arts and culture in the state over the course of...
Haines and Skagway residents blissfully isolated from COVID-19 during Grand Canyon trip
After trying for a few years, Haines resident Knikki Cinnoco and 8 other friends managed to get a permit to raft the Grand Canyon. Their three week trip in March was the adventure of a lifetime. Deep in this large crack in the earth they had no idea that a global...