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Skagway leaders want a back-up plan for the port
As Skagway enters the new year, leaders want to do what they can to prepare for the port’s future. At a meeting Thursday, the borough assembly agreed to start brainstorming a sort of plan B for the port if they are unable agree on a lease with White Pass and Yukon...
Lynn Canal Voice: Jackie Mazeikas and Becky’s Place
Download Story Audio Jackie Mazeikas opened Becky's Place with her husband in 2015. It's a safe house for victims of domestic violence and abuse. Prior to opening Becky's Place, Mazeikas served as a domestic violence educator for SEARHC. Learn more at...
Haines Manager Report on Sept. 26 Assembly Meeting
KHNS News is broadcasting a new segment, where we check in with Haines Borough Manager Debra Schnabel the day prior to an assembly meeting. The conversation airs after the local newscast Monday evening at about 6:10 p.m. Emily Files spoke with Schnabel about what’s on...
KHNS News – July 27, 2017
Skagway leaders move to separate short-term improvements from long term port lease; Emergency beacon triggers five-hour Coast Guard search near Haines; Rarely seen beaked whale found near Petersburg.
KHNS News – Jan 5, 2017
First Haines home basketball games postponed; Business leaders rank Haines economy 'fair,' quality of life 'excellent' in new report; Yukon's Slims River dramatically changes course.
Lynn Canal Voice: Patrick Hefley discusses collecting data on drug abuse
The theme of this week's Lynn Canal Voice was healing and recovery in the Upper Lynn Canal. Our first guest was Patrick Hefley. He has worked for Southeast Regional Health Consortium in several capacities and recently retired from his role as administrative director...
Skagway leaders move to separate short-term port improvements from long-term lease
The Skagway Assembly will try to separate short-term waterfront improvements from a long-term lease proposal. That was the indication after a special meeting Wednesday night. After an about hour and 45 minute meeting, Assemblyman Jay Burnham said this: "So basically...
Skagway students head south to study climate change
A group of Skagway students is heading south for spring break. They’re leaving the harsh north winds for the warmth of the Marshall Islands. But their focus is serious, to study how climate change is impacting the island nation. The trip will even include a visit with...
First Haines home basketball games postponed
The first Haines high school basketball home games of the season have been postponed. The girls and boys teams were both set to play at home Friday and Saturday against Petersburg. But, a cancelled ferry has delayed the arrival of the visiting team. The MV Aurora was...
Mountain goat hunting winds down in the Upper Lynn Canal
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game closed mountain goat hunting in the Takhin Ridge area today. The area bordered by the Tsirku River to the west and the north, Takhin River to the south, and the Chilkat River to the east closed after 5 goats were taken this...