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Lisa Murkowski Interview with KHNS and Chilkat Valley News
The following is the full recording of the joint interview with Lisa Murkowski, KHNS News and the Chilkat Valley News. A full transcription will be posted.
Geotechnical Engineering firm pitches plan to solve Skagway’s rockslide problems
The busy cruise ship town of Skagway is looking for a solution to the rockslides that continue to pepper its largest cruise ship dock. It also hopes to prevent a major rockslide that experts are calling inevitable. As winter approaches, the window to execute a...
More ships cancel calls to Skagway, and one visits without docking
Skagway’s tourism department announced on Thursday that two Norwegian Cruise Lines ships, the Bliss and the Encore will not make their scheduled calls to Skagway for the rest of the 2022 cruise season. That’s a loss of up to 25,000 passengers during a season...
Skagway’s visitor numbers fall short of early season predictions
Nearly half a million cruise ship passengers had visited Skagway through the end of July this year. With ships arriving less than full and half of the town’s busiest cruise ship dock closed due to landslides it appears passenger numbers will fall far short of the 1.5...
An update on Skagway’s waterfront leases, airport, berthing agreements, and rockslide mitigation
At its last meeting, Skagway’s assembly approved the start of lease negotiations for the town’s waterfront properties. They also approved a tariff document, berthing agreements, and to look at the cost of taking over the town’s airport from the State of Alaska. KHNS’...
Haines voting details and a new player in the Palmer Project
With a statewide primary and special election behind us, Haines looks toward an upcoming assembly election. Plus, the Constantine Mine project has a new ownership structure. KHNS’ Mike Swasey spoke with Chilkat Valley News publisher Kyle Clayton for a look at the...
Skagway seasonal resident arrested on drug charges during SEACAD sting operation
On August 10 in Skagway, local police along with federal officers from the Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs task force arrested a seasonal worker at his residence on the Dyea Road in Skagway. The suspect was apprehended without a struggle after attempting to...
Haines subdivision progress, land swap options for landslide victims, and Tuesday’s election
The Department of Natural Resources held a meeting in Haines this week to discuss land swap options for those affected by the Beach Road Landslide from 2020, a major subdivision’s progress continues, and voters head to the polls on Tuesday. KHNS’ Mike Swasey spoke...
Skagway declares state of emergency, readies EOC; clinic deal with SEARHC gets fresh look
A state of emergency is declared in Skagway as landslides continue to impact the north end of the town’s busiest cruise ship dock. Meanwhile, a new deal with the non-profit healthcare company Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium to take over operations at...
Activists call out federal agencies for lack of public input on Haines-area mine
Environmental activists claim that government agencies are failing to allow the public to weigh in on a controversial mining project near Haines. Southeast Alaska Conservation Council is asking residents to pressure federal agencies to open up the decision-making...
Newscasts
KHNS News – April 18, 2017
Skagway manager says assembly will have to make ‘hard decisions’ in upcoming budget; Haines manager interviews set for next week; Not a black box, but low Stikine king runs pose many questions.
Newscast – March 19, 2019
The state senate discusses a bill that could impact the Chilkat River’s nomination for protected status and local artist Katie Craney’s latest work is showing museums and galleries across the state.
KHNS News – Nov. 1, 2017
Skagway Assembly will honor U.S. Army pilot killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan; In Haines, summer tourism gives way to “slow season”; Talking Trash: You bought it. You tossed it. Now rural towns struggle to ship it out
Newscast – March 18, 2019
Representatives from Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan, Constantine respond to permitting lawsuit decision; Alaska opens door for on-site marijuana consumption; House Resource Committee gets update on traditional foods.
Newscast – March 15, 2019
A federal ruling on the case the Chilkat Village of Klukwan filed against Bureau of Land Management and how fish skin saved a local dog’s life.
KHNS News – April 17, 2017
Haines planning commission stands by existing rules on commercial pot; Biologists close to completing study on Haines/Skagway mountain goat habitat.
Newscast – March 15, 2019
New procedure uses fish skin to treat local dog burned in fire; Federal court rules in favor of BLM in permitting lawsuit brought by Klukwan, conservation groups.
Newscast – March 14, 2019
Haines snowboarder killed in an avalanche; New documentary examines community's reaction to potential mine development in the Chilkat Valley; Haines Borough hosts town hall meeting on the governor's proposed state budget.
Newscast – March 13, 2019
Spotty cell service, the Haines Borough Assembly authorizes a new bike tour, Senate Bill 51 may impact the Chilkat River’s pending Tier III nomination, and a fatal avalanche in Haines.
KHNS News – Oct. 31, 2017
Haines working group introduces a new proposal for solid waste disposal; Conceptual designs and cost estimates for Haines harbor boat launch project will be presented at Wednesday meeting; A look at the proposed summer ferry schedule
KHNS News – April 14, 2017
Klukwan School superintendent resigns amid contention in Angoon; Proposed trail/ferry shuttle raises questions from Haines Assembly; Funding concerns shadow Haines Assembly’s backing of $37 million Lutak Dock design
Newscast – March 12, 2019
The state legislature's House Transportation Committee hear's public testimony opposing cuts to AMHS; Skagway Traditional Council hosts a free Tlingit language workshop with UAS professor X̱’unei Lance Twitchell.
KHNS News – Oct. 30, 2017
Talking Trash: The garbage that doesn’t make it to the dump; Wolf, deer hunt changes on Southeast subsistence council agenda
Newscast- March 8, 2019
Holland America’s Charlie Ball pitches a partnership for future port management in Skagway and a special opening of the Jilkaat Kwaan Cultural Heritage Center in Klukwan will help raise funds for the Haines women’s basketball team.
Newscast – March 7, 2019
Tlingit "code talkers" receive recognition from the state legislature for WWII efforts and the Haines Senior Center hosts legislative call-ins as the state considers scrapping a senior benefit program.
KHNS News – Oct. 27, 2017
Haines Assembly resists rebranding public safety commission in response to drug crisis; Future of empty lot in downtown Haines to be revisited; Eagles flock to Haines in abundant numbers as festival approaches.
Newscast – March 6, 2019
Haines Borough School District solicits applications for two teaching positions; Skagway Borough Assembly to hire interim borough manager.
KHNS News – April 13, 2017
Haines Assembly gives official approval on $55,000 settlement with former manager; Mosquito Lake meeting opens dialogue on Haines State Trooper vacancy.
Newscast – March 5, 2019
The Skagway Mayoral Candidate Forum and Alaska invests in opportunities for coding.
Newscast – March 4, 2019
A mayoral candidate forum tonight in Skagway, Dr. Lori Lambert speaks about the human health effects of industrial mining in Haines, and Alaska Department of Fish and Game hosts an ice fishing day at Mosquito Lake.