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Skagway Assembly divided over recreation center expansion
The Skagway Borough Assembly is still divided on whether now is the right time to invest millions of dollars in a recreation center expansion and pool. At a meeting Thursday, assembly members debated the project. For now, they haven’t made a decision. But one...
KHNS News – Nov. 14, 2016
Haines man sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor; As festival kicks off, eagles flock to Haines in biggest numbers in years; Two chosen for open planning commission seats; Haines fourth-graders have their say at the polls.
Fish and Game ramps up safety with electric fence on Chilkoot weir
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is ramping up safety measures at its Chilkoot River weir in Haines. Earlier this week, an electric fence was installed along the weir, in an effort to keep bears and people separate. The weir is where a Fish and Game employee is...
KHNS News – Sept. 1, 2017
Skagway teacher in running for statewide award; School kicks off in Skagway with two new teachers; Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Report; Haines and Skagway candidate forums set.
Effort to oust half of the Haines Assembly progresses to special recall election
On August 15, Haines voters will check a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ box on three ballots. They will decide whether to recall assembly members Heather Lende, Tom Morphet and Tresham Gregg. The three are accused of misconduct in office. "This town’s always been split on lots of...
As festival kicks off, eagles flock to Haines in biggest numbers in years
The American Bald Eagle Festival kicked off in Haines Monday. As visitors come to town for the week-long event, eagles are turning out in numbers that haven’t been recorded in years. "It’s really impressive just how many birds are coming out," says Chloe Goodson,...
Skagway Assembly holds public meeting with White Pass reps to discuss plans for the port
The Skagway Assembly held a workshop with representatives from White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad last week. They came together to discuss immediate needs for Skagway’s port. The railroad is a major tourist attraction, and player in Skagway’s port. It got new owners...
1,300 cyclists will ride in 25th Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay
This weekend, around 1,300 cyclists will race from the Yukon to Haines in the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. This is the event’s 25th year, and riders from as far as Australia have signed up for the nearly 150-mile race. Weather and wildlife could present...
Haines introduces new winter festival
Haines is well known for Beer Fest in May and the Southeast Alaska State Fair in the summer. In just a few weeks, a new festival will be introduced to the community. Haines Winter Fest will be held for the first time this year, March 3-5. Tourism Director Leslie Ross...
Haines man to serve 2 years in prison for sexual abuse of minor
Last week, a Haines man was sentenced to serve two years in prison after pleading guilty to one charge of sexual abuse of a minor. About a year ago, 24-year-old Aihan Goldberg was indicted by a Juneau grand jury on eight felony charges. Three involved sexual abuse and...