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Haines Assembly continues discussing proposal for taxpayer-funded solid waste management program
The Haines Borough is considering moving toward a publicly-funded system of solid waste management. At a meeting Tuesday, the Haines Assembly heard a presentation on possible ways forward, to improve waste disposal. "Our issues right now are about public health and...
KHNS News – May 2, 2017
Hooligan research in Northern Southeast expands from 1 river to 10; Plan would boost Alaska’s Northwest Coast art
Haines Assembly votes to advertise manager job statewide
The Haines Borough will advertise statewide for a new borough manager. The assembly voted to post the job for 30 days in Alaska. There are already two local candidates, but the assembly decided to cast a wider net. The borough lost its top administrator in December,...
$6 million bond for Skagway senior center/housing facility in voters’ hands
As Skagway voters head to the polls Tuesday, they’ll decide the fate of a $6 million bond to fund a municipality-owned senior center and housing facility. The senior center has been in the works for years. In order to fund the project, Skagway residents might see...
KHNS News – Sept. 22, 2016
Rapid harvest leads to 'surprising' early closure of Haines moose hunt; Sheldon Museum upgrades outdoor space with help from local donation; Mallott addresses climate change, mining concerns at Southeast Conference.
What’s in a slogan? Haines Assembly candidates court voters at Chamber forum
The six candidates running for two open seats on the Haines Borough Assembly demonstrated divergent views on law enforcement, nonprofit funding and the proposed harbor expansion project at a Chamber of Commerce forum last week. Chamber board president Kyle Gray asked...
Klukwan School opens year with 13 students, two new teachers
Klukwan School opened its doors this month to 13 Kindergarten through 12th grade students. Two of the school’s three teachers are new, but both have connections to Southeast. "What might be good to have with our veggie tray tomorrow for snack?" Jessica Tipkemper asks...
KHNS News – Aug. 15, 2016
Three-way contests for Skagway assembly and school board; Area residents to weigh in on U.S. Senate and House races in primary election; Local watershed council unveils bioswale plans; Watershed coalition tracks salmon stream temperature trends.
Borough questions future maintenance of eroding Porcupine Road
Earlier this month, part of the Porcupine Road sloughed off into the Klehini River. At that time, a few weeks ago, the borough ordered emergency repairs on the section that washed away. But the incident has begged a bigger question: Should the borough continue to...
Planners work to accommodate idea to spruce up trailer park
The owner of a Haines trailer park wants to build higher-quality housing on his property. But the cabins he hopes to construct don’t fit with local zoning regulations. So, the planning commission is recommending a code change in an effort to help the landowner spruce...