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Haines Borough considers adding float to cruise ship dock
The Haines Borough is considering adding a float to the cruise ship dock. Borough officials say it would make it easier for ships to use the dock, and would allow some boats that presently have to anchor out in the cove to tie up. The Haines cruise ship dock...
Boulder blasting draws attention in Haines
Boulders are exploding in Haines. Some residents have been surprised by the sound of repeated detonations coming from a new subdivision.We went on location and chatted with the man who has been making all the noise. The Hill Top subdivision is a new...
In Haines , new mayor proposes new rules
On Tuesday night in Haines, a new mayor and new assembly memberstook their seats. Mayor Tom Morphet introduced a few changes he would like to implement to make local government more accessible. We asked him about those ideas.
Haines Planning Commission issues conditional use permit for gravel and rock quarries on Lutak road
The Haines Planning Commission issued a conditional use permit for a rock quarry and gravel pit at two sites on Lutak [LOO-tac} road. Some residents voiced concerns about rockslide potential and increased truck traffic, but a representative for Southeast Road...
Haines school returns to normal after difficult week
The Haines School is putting a stressful week behind. The author of a threatening graffiti that upended the Haines school has been identified last Friday. Superintendent Roy Getchell says a joint investigation with the police department determined that...
Record breaking season for visitors is ending in Skagway
Cruise ship season is ending in Skagway this week, with a record breaking number of visitors. The succesful season was a relief after the slow pandemic years. Skagway’s busiest tourism season is coming to an end. For the first time in years, visitor...
Alaska ‘Trends’: Labor shortages will continue as Boomers age out of workforce
The large number of unfilled jobs in Alaska is not just about the pandemic, the “Great Resignation,” or the disenchantment of Gen Z with traditional work roles. New data from the Alaska Department of Labor suggest that it’s also about demographics, and that it’s not...
As work on Skagway’s ore dock begins, some Yukoners balk at cost investing in marine services platform
Work on Skagway’s ore dock has begun. As part of it, the Yukon government is considering funding a marine services platform. Some Yukoners are questioning the large expense. It’s been busy at the Skagway ore dock lately. Borough Manager Brad Ryan says...
Bathroom graffiti sparks investigation at Haines School
The Haines Police Department is investigating a threatening graffiti scrawled in the Haines school bathroom. School administrators communicated the threat to parents, many of whom chose to keep their children at home. There is a constant police presence at the...
Brown bear hunt closes in upper Lynn Canal
The brown bear hunting season in the upper Lynn canal has been closed. The bears responsible for opening car doors intown are still at large. The brown bear hunt in the upper Lynn canal is closing on Wednesday at midnight. Carl Koch is a biologist with the...
Newscasts
Newscast – September 23, 2021
Skagway businesses struggle to find the right antifreeze to winterize seasonal-use buildings; Highlights from today's KHNS’ live on-air forum with Haines School Board candidates.
Newscast – September 22, 2021
Skagway enters talks with state DOT officials to take control of the state ferry terminal and the peninsula it sits on; We meet Haines school board candidate Shannon Dryden; An update on COVID19 Cases in the Upper Lynn Canal; An update on the Haines Moose Hunt
Newscast – September 21, 2021
A parade of storms is moving through the Upper Lynn Canal, we have an update with the National Weather Service; Haines assembly candidates square off in a forum today, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Newscast – September 20, 2021
Skagway announces a $1.2 million Small Business Relief Grant program, and the roughly two-week application window opened today; Haines COVID outbreak continues with 41 positive cases as of last Friday, the most recent COVID update to date; and we meet Haines School...
Newscast – September 17, 2021
Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic loses two more high ranking staff members and there is no official word as to why; A new endowment fund is being launched to finance indigenous-led conservation and economic development; We meet Haines School Board candidate Kevin...
Newscast – September 16, 2021
It’s election season in the Upper Lynn Canal and tonight we profile candidates from both Skagway and Haines. In Skagway we will profile mayoral candidate Christy Murphy, in Haines we will hear from school board candidate Brian Clay.
Newscast – September 15, 2021
Haines generates a lot more in sales tax revenue than expected and more updates from Tuesday's Assembly meeting; It’s election season and tonight we look at Deb Potter who’s running for Skagway Assembly as part of our candidate profile series.
Newscast – Tuesday, September 14
Haines sees major progress with the storm recovery effort, with the help of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led volunteer organization; We meet Skagway School Board candidate Cory Thole.
Newscast – September 13, 2021
A judge has made a preliminary ruling in the Dyea Campground host cabin lawsuit; The Southeast Conference is coming to Haines this week.
Newscast – September 10, 2021
More information is released about the fatal shooting of a black bear last week in downtown Haines; It’s election season in Skagway and today we bring you a profile of Assembly candidate William Lockette.
Newscast – September 9, 2021
Skagway School ranks first in state in English and Mathematics; Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital opens a new COVID clinic, as cases surge around southeast; We profile Skagway School Board candidate John Hischer.
Newscast – September 8, 2021
Haines reports 3 new COVID-19 cases among elementary school children; It's election season, and this week KHNS continues its series of candidate profiles. Today we profile Skagway’s incumbent mayoral candidate Andrew Cremata.
Newscast – September 7, 2021
It’s election season, and today we hear from Brenda Josephson, one of four candidates running for two seats on the Haines Borough Assembly; Some sun and some showers, we take a look at this week’s forecast with the National Weather Service.
Newscast – September 3, 2021
A black bear was shot out of an apple tree at the Haines Sheldon Museum; It’s election season, and today we continue our series of candidate profiles. Next we’ll hear from Skagway assembly candidate Jay Burnam.
Newscast – September 2, 2021
Skagway’s municipal trail system is getting an overhaul as part of an economic stimulus plan; It’s election season, and today we continue our series of candidate profiles. Next we’ll hear from Haines assembly candidate Debra Schnabel.
Newscast – September 1, 2021
Skagway’s assembly discusses how to spend the balance of the 2 million dollar NCL donation on Thursday night, we’ll have a meeting preview; It's election season, and this week KHNS kicked off its series of candidate profiles. Today, meet Haines assembly candidate...
Newscast – August 31, 2021
Skagway residents and municipal leaders grapple with seasonal housing shortages; It’s election season, and today KHNS launching a series of candidate profiles. Today we meet Haines assembly candidate Richard Clement.
Newscast – August 30, 2021
COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop in Haines and Skagway; Haines bear encounters are down significantly from last year; The Alaska Marine Highway has released its winter schedule with some large service gaps for the Upper Lynn Canal.
Newscast – August 27, 2021
Skagway’s clinic loses more staff and the board of directors attempts to deal with the fallout; Haines is seeking behavioral health services and support from Bartlett Hospital in Juneau.
Newscast – August 26, 2021
Efforts continue to investigate the stability of the Beach Road landslide; Today, August 26th, is recognized as Women’s Equality Day. We remember entrepreneur Harriette Pullen, one of Skagway’s most influential women.