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Skagway Assembly at odds with Skagway Development Corporation over public board meetings
The Skagway Borough Assembly has been working to define its relationship with the Skagway Development Corporation. Over the last few months, the assembly has been drafting a memorandum of understanding with the private non-profit to determine how the two groups will...
As states tighten restrictions on ivory, Skagway carvers worry about the future
Restrictions on the ivory industry are multiplying in the U.S., causing concern for artists in Alaska. Alaska Native carvers do have a degree of protection under federal law. But, non-Native carvers who only work with fossilized ivory are not shielded in the same way....
Haines School asks for community input on spending priorities
The Haines School is facing a tough reality. With a looming budget deficit anticipated for next year, the district is looking at a combination of cuts and dipping into savings to compensate. And, they’re looking for input from the public as they decide what stays and...
Cocaine, meth, 57 marijuana plants seized in Haines drug bust
Police arrested a Haines man following a drug bust Wednesday, in which methamphetamine, cocaine and more than 50 marijuana plants were found. Dean Lari was arrested and arraigned on two felony charges Thursday and two additional felony charges Friday. They include...
Carlson returns as interim superintendent at the Haines School
The Haines Borough School District has a new top administrator this year. But it’s not Rich Carlson's first time in the district. This is Carlson’s second time filling in as interim superintendent at the Haines School. He held the same position during the 2015-2016...
Skagway Assembly mulls reopening negotiations with White Pass
A letter from a cruise line association has put more pressure on Skagway officials to take action on stalled port development. The borough assembly held a special meeting this week and will continue the discussion Thursday. The letter is from the the Cruise Lines...
Haines Assembly weighs police service proposal
For more than a year, the Haines Borough has been weighing the question of how to provide police service outside of the townsite. Now, the assembly is considering a proposed solution that could go to voters this October. Last year, the Alaska State Troopers withdrew...
KHNS News – May 16, 2017
Seven people are interested in an open seat on the Haines Assembly; Applicants for Skagway Assembly seat include two especially young residents; Haines planning commission won't explore boundary expansion.
Engineers recommend $30 million repair of Lutak Dock
Engineers hired by the Haines Borough recommend a $31 million renovation to keep Lutak Dock standing. The dock is Haines’ lifeline to freight and fuel, and there is no question it needs a major overhaul. The question is how to pay for it. Lutak Dock is nearing the end...
KHNS News – Oct. 13, 2016
Local advisory committee considers Upper Lynn Canal bear population study; Haines waterfront trail project to make public input priority; Alaskans testify on transboundary mining concerns to House committee.