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Federal COVID rental assistance helped 100 households in Haines. Now renters face program end, housing shortage and uncertainty
Tens of thousands of Alaska tenants got help with rent during the pandemic. But that federal COVID rental assistance is set to expire by the early summer. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, the $225 million in funding supported renters through hard times, and with the...
Skagway’s Parks and Rec committee eyes a dog park at Seven Pastures
Dog owners in Skagway have been discussing the need for a fenced-in dog park for years. This spring, the town’s Parks and Recreation Committee is taking the first steps toward making one a reality and they’re eyeing the old brush field at Seven Pastures south of...
SEARHC’s ‘Move for a Cause’ campaign to support physical fitness, and benefit Southeast Alaska Independent Living
Southeast Alaska’s regional health consortium is inviting the public to join a physical activity campaign, ‘Move for a Cause’ for the month of April. The spring initiative aims to encourage physical fitness and wellbeing, and will generate donations to a non-profit...
Skagway harbor cleanup raises questions about water quality and seafood safety
ADEC 2018 Risk Assesment Heavy metals have polluted Skagway’s harbor since at least the late 1980s when lead and zinc ore concentrates being loaded onto ships ended up in the water. The initial phase of cleanup began a few weeks ago using a clamshell dredging process....
Skagway’s assembly makes structural changes to board that oversees town’s healthcare
Skagway’s municipally run medical clinic has been struggling with high staff and management turnover in recent months. Now, Skagway’s borough assembly has approved some big changes to the clinic’s board of directors. Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic has become the...
Skagway’s first State Elks President, Andrew Cremata, nears the end of his term
Skagway’s mayor Andrew Cremata is currently serving as the State of Alaska Elks Association President. It’s the first time a Skagway Elks member has held the position. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks first came to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush of...
Haines’ landfill to offer ‘drop and drive’ program for household trash
Haines’ privately-owned solid waste facility has a new ‘drop and drive’ program for household trash. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, managers with Community Waste Solutions say the program allows residents to skip the time-consuming step of weighing their trash on the...
Haines Chamber of Commerce offers series of workshops to support local businesses
The Haines Chamber of Commerce is putting on a series of business workshops at no charge, to support local entrepreneurs. The sessions will take place on Fridays at 12 noon via Zoom through April. Tracy Harmon is the executive director of the Haines Chamber of...
Alaska Supreme Court rules on redistricting map trial, Skagway and Haines to be paired with Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley
The Alaska Supreme Court delivered a ruling on Alaska’s legislative redistricting trial on Friday afternoon, a week earlier than expected. The five-member court struck down a lower court’s ruling that found the upper Lynn Canal and Juneau maps unconstitutional and...
‘It feels like full circle:’ Chilkat weaver Lily Hope mentoring as part of CIA’s traditional arts program
A year-long Lingít arts initiative through the Chilkoot Indian Association pairs mentors with apprentices to develop their craft and strengthen traditional and cultural knowledge. KHNS’ Corinne Smith spoke with one mentor, Chilkat weaver and teacher Lily Hope, who is...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Sept. 26, 2017
Haines first community to sign DOC contract focused on pretrial services; AT&T Tuesday morning power failure causes landline problems for Skagway; Sport fishing for king salmon to reopen in Southeast, except near Haines and Skagway; Twenty moose harvested in the...
KHNS News – July 31, 2017
Alaska capital budget re-appropriates half of Juneau Access money; Skagway and Haines candidate filing opens; With cut after cut, state food safety inspections stretch years apart.
KHNS News – March 14, 2017
Freeride arrives in town for third Haines competition; Skagway voters could see sales tax increase ballot question; Some Haines residents speak against 'bicycle friendly' community idea; Ferry Taku for sale.
KHNS News – Jan. 9, 2017
AP&T unveils faster internet packages following fiber-optic project; Ferry service resumes in Upper Lynn Canal, after cancelled weekend sailings.
KHNS News – July 28, 2017
Gov. Walker to visit Haines for Southeast State Fair; Some Haines residents object to local taxes on marijuana and tobacco; Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Update.
Newscast – November 28, 2018
Haines Borough Code Review Commission examines town rules regarding dogs; A new hydropower project in Haines could improve public access to Walker Lake; The International Pacific Halibut Commission report another year of declining stocks
Newscast – November 27, 2018
Plans for the University of Alaska’s 10-year timber sale in Haines are unclear due to delayed negotiations and the goat hunt closes in the Tahkin Ridge Area.
KHNS News – Jan. 6, 2017
Ferry cancellations disrupt weekend basketball games in Haines and Skagway; Skagway leaders want a back-up plan for the port; Interim manager appointment on Haines Assembly agenda; New member elected to Haines Chamber of Commerce.
KHNS News – Sept. 25, 2017
Where do Haines Assembly candidates stand on police, Lutak Dock and the HEDC?; Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Update; Haines moose count at 19.
KHNS News – July 27, 2017
Skagway leaders move to separate short-term improvements from long term port lease; Emergency beacon triggers five-hour Coast Guard search near Haines; Rarely seen beaked whale found near Petersburg.
KHNS News – Jan 5, 2017
First Haines home basketball games postponed; Business leaders rank Haines economy 'fair,' quality of life 'excellent' in new report; Yukon's Slims River dramatically changes course.
KHNS News – July 26, 2017
Haines author's book optioned for potential TV series; Haines Assembly takes step back on police service area ballot question.
KHNS News – March 13, 2017
Haines manager shortlist down to 3 after candidate withdraws from consideration; Haines Assembly will hear resource extraction appeals Tuesday; Empire: Wings of Alaska shuts down; Skagway students head south to study climate change
Newscast – November 26, 2018
Completion of Skagway's William Henry Moore Bridge project delayed; Haines Chamber of Commerce hosts Q&A with representatives from the University of Alaska on a proposed timber sale in the Chilkat Valley; Sealaska Heritage Institute hosts classes on sewing seal...
KHNS News – Sept. 22, 2017
Skagway Assembly candidate fined $220 for incomplete financial disclosures; Disagreements persist as Skagway Assembly works toward new tidelands lease; Haines moose count at 17.
KHNS News – Jan 4, 2017
Haines Assembly considers candidates for interim, permanent manager jobs; Skagway port consultants begin work; Voc-ed building on Skagway Assembly agenda.
KHNS News – July 25, 2017
Haines marijuana business hopefuls present goals to the assembly; Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off Thursday
Newscast – November 21, 2018
The Haines Lego League visits Skagway for a scrimmage event, tourism numbers are up in Skagway, the Haines Fishing report
KHNS News – Jan 3, 2017
Without sander, Haines borough looks to alternatives; Haines fire department receives donation for new AEDs; Canadian officials say they'll stop polluted mine water from entering river that flows into Southeast.
KHNS News – July 24, 2017
Consultants estimate economic loss if Skagway can’t dock bigger ships; Public hearings Tuesday on Haines excise tax, police service area proposals; The case of the ‘phantom right-of-way’