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KHNS News – Aug. 3, 2016
Two hikers found safe after overnight search in Skagway; AIDEA sends letter to Skagway’s borough assembly to set the record straight; Retail pot shop on Skagway assembly agenda; Bill would speed up timberland trade in the Tongass
DOT to Mud Bay parkers: ‘We’re not saying no, but we’re not saying yes, yet’
Good news came last week for Mud Bay residents involved in an ongoing parking problem. The Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that parties involved had worked out a tentative agreement to the dilemma. A day later, however, the department realized it...
KHNS News – July 7, 2016
DOT takes on Mud Bay Road parkers; A conversation with Haines artist Adrian Revenaugh; Petersburg residents petition to overturn marijuana vote
Burn bans in Haines and Skagway, amid hot, dry weather
There has been little precipitation in the Upper Lynn Canal for several weeks. And in the last few days, temperatures rose in Haines and Skagway. Because of these weather trends, both communities are currently experiencing burn bans. In Skagway, a limited ban...
Put Tier 3 decisions in the hands of DEC, says local Fish and Game advisory committee
The Chilkat River is one of four bodies of water in the state nominated to be an Outstanding National Resource Water. The designation is also known as Tier 3 protection. But no decision can be made on that nomination until the state decides on an evaluation process. A...
KHNS News – Jan. 26, 2017
Consultants look to public in preparation for Skagway port plan; Haines School faces budget shortfall that could trigger cuts.
Summer bear problems prompt Skagway agencies to renew focus on prevention
This summer was rife with bear problems for the Skagway area. Two food-conditioned bears were put down on the popular Chilkoot Trail. In July, a Skagway police officer accidentally shot a brown bear with a lethal slug, instead of a rubber bullet. The police chief...
Skagway Assembly incumbent launches last-minute write-in campaign
Skagway Borough Assembly incumbent Spencer Morgan has filed last-minute as a write-in candidate to retain his seat. Morgan says he chose to add his name to the running because of the many important decisions the assembly faces in the near future. Morgan’s spot on the...
KHNS News – Aug. 31, 2016
Art, development come together in Haines with Our Town grant; Skagway raptor tour flies forward; Dungy crab season good, not great; Skagway assembly looks at leaving senior center bond up to voters
1% tourism tax stays put for now
The 1 percent sale tax in Haines allotted to tourism and economic development will stay put, and stay off the October ballot, for now. On Tuesday, the assembly discussed whether to leave the tax’s future in the hands of Haines voters, and decided against advancing...