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Haines Manager report on March 13 assembly meeting
The Haines Assembly is set to make a decision on permitting a new commercial tour at its meeting Tuesday. Alaska Excursions’ application to operate a new ATV tour at Glacier Point has drawn many letters of support, but also concerns over the companies safety...
U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross visits Haines, Skagway
U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Al Gross is a political independent from Juneau who lives in Anchorage. He’s running against Dan Sullivan for U.S. Senate in 2020. He is visiting the Upper Lynn Canal as part of a statewide listening tour. He stopped by the KHNS studios to...
Tough weather makes slow start for heliski season
While other towns in Southeast might recognize spring by the trickle of melting snow or the return of songbirds, Haines marks it differently: with a stream of adrenaline-seekers and the hum of helicopters. It’s officially heliski season in Lynn Canal. With the end of...
Late winter snow expected to improve conditions for Skagway’s Buckwheat Ski Classic
Skagway’s annual Buckwheat Ski Classic is coming up at the end of this month. This year marks the 32nd annual Buckwheat Ski Classic. The race has a different theme each year. In 2017 the tagline was “Oh the Places You’ll Ski,” a Dr. Seuss Theme. This year, it's the...
Haines Borough Assembly re-examines how the borough manages the police chief
The Haines Borough Assembly is considering a proposal that would change the way the police chief receives directions from the borough. Rather than answering to the borough manager, the police chief would report directly to the assembly. KHNS’ Henry Leasia has more....
New zoning prepares for commercial marijuana to set up shop in Haines
By approving new commercial zoning for marijuana, the Haines Assembly took a big step in helping new pot businesses figure out where to make the jump from blueprint to reality. The Haines Assembly unanimously passed a new ordinance laying out where marijuana...
Sculpture Garden takes shape at Fort Seward
The Haines-based Alaska Arts Confluence signed a fifteen year lease on the sculpture garden property at Fort Seward this month. Now volunteers are breathing new life into the project. Carol Tuynman is the Director of the Alaska Arts Confluence. She has a small smile...
Avalanche danger high near Haines this weekend
The Haines Avalanche Center is warning of dangerous conditions Friday and this weekend. According to the center’s website, avalanche danger is high to borderline extreme today. It says extreme danger is possible Saturday and Sunday. The center monitors avalanche...
Ferry strike disrupts travel to and from Southeast Alaska State Fair
Visitors may have a hard time getting to and from the Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines. That’s because a strike has shut down the state’s ferry service. KHNS’ Henry Leasia has more. The 51st annual Southeast Alaska State Fair began Thursday in Haines. Less than...
Community participation needed for Haines economic survey
While Haines residents may be used to turning to social media to discuss the local economy, there’s a new outlet online for those same thoughts: a survey from the Haines Economic Development Corporation. The Haines Economic Development Corporation is looking for...