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Haines and Klukwan top stories of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the top news stories from Haines and Klukwan this year. Haines ended the year on a dramatic note. The assembly fired borough manager Bill Seward in a 4-2 vote. The manager had been on the job six months....
KHNS News – July 19, 2017
Skagway’s borough manager is looking for jobs outside Alaska; Tidelands lease, housing density ordinance on Skagway Assembly agenda; Conversation about Haines Mud Bay resource extraction continues with planning commission; First licensed pot sales start in Petersburg
KHNS News – March 9, 2017
Two years after funding cut, House committee votes to restore Haines forester job; What’s the best way to deal with heliski map changes? One Haines committee has an idea; In Skagway and Haines, groups harness the momentum of the Women’s March
KHNS News – Dec. 27, 2016
Skagway's top stories of 2016
KHNS News – Sept. 20, 2017
Trooper leadership to visit Haines, address questions about closure of local post; After years-long search, Chilkat Valley Preschool has a new home; Haines School Board considers how to conduct superintendent search; White Pass lease, floating dock on Skagway Assembly...
Conversation about Haines Mud Bay resource extraction continues with planning commission
It’s not likely the Haines Borough would have to compensate landowners if resource extraction was prohibited in the Mud Bay neighborhood, according to the borough attorney. But, it is possible. The question of whether the activity should be restricted in Mud...
Skagway top stories of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the top news stories from the Gateway to the Klondike this year. For much of the year, Skagway’s local government struggled to make progress on its mission to renovate the port. The goal is to improve the...
Haines Dolphins make good time in first swim meets
The Haines Dolphins were back to practice after the first two swim meets of the year. KHNS reporter Claire Stremple went down to the pool to hear how the competitions went. At 3:30 p.m. the Haines Dolphins were suiting up to jump into the pool. Assistant coach Jim...
Skagway’s borough manager is looking for jobs outside Alaska
Skagway’s borough manager is looking to leave Alaska. Scott Hahn is a finalist for a town manager position in Cave Creek, Arizona. Hahn says he’s also applied to other positions in the lower 48. A couple factors led Hahn to explore jobs outside Alaska. He says he...
In Skagway and Haines, groups harness the momentum of the Women’s March
In January, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, people around the world marched in support of a number of issues. Many related to equality and human rights. Hundreds of people turned out for Women’s Marches in Haines and Skagway, far exceeding expectations....