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State reports 40 active COVID cases in the Haines borough, high risk of community transmission
The state is reporting 40 active COVID cases in the Haines Borough over the last week, with four new cases reported on Tuesday. In Skagway, there were four active cases over the last week, and three new cases on January 11. Public health officials warn that COVID...
Long-time Skagway based musher’s team struck by snowmachine during training run
A Native Alaska dog musher with Skagway roots was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Wisconsin during a training run. Last week’s incident left two dogs injured, with one requiring multiple surgeries. Inupiat Dog Musher Ryan Redington, originally from Knik, spent...
Haines approves fourth heliski tour operator, considers a ban on yurts in the townsite, and more from Tuesday’s assembly meeting
The Haines borough assembly approved a fourth heliski operator at their Tuesday meeting, authorized by a new ordinance passed last month lifting the limit on heliski permits for one year. The assembly also introduced a new plan to restrict construction of new yurts...
Haines school works to safeguard against rising Omicron wave, and takes a look at long term policy
The Haines school is working to safeguard from the rising omicron variant, with masking and regular testing in place. The board of education also took a look at longer term policy recently for a future when cases decline, with the goal of maintaining in-person school....
Skagway offers assistance to residents struggling to pay utilities this winter
This winter Skagway is offering cash to residents who need help paying their utility bills. The program is being run by the Skagway Development Corporation and the application deadline for help with December bills is at the end of this week. Skagway residents...
COVID cases climb in Haines. But as state and local officials move away from case count reporting, questions remain about how to gauge the pandemic locally
Haines is in the midst of its second largest wave of COVID-19, tracking with the state of Alaska which reported its highest daily case count last week, with 1,873 cases on Wednesday. The state reported 21 COVID cases over the weekend, and around 70 cases over...
There weren’t many options left to get in or out of Skagway on Monday
Skagway remained largely cut off from the outside world on Monday as the only road out was closed, no ferries were scheduled and bad weather has grounded commercial flights. Alaska Seaplanes canceled flights to the upper Lynn Canal on Monday, citing weather as the...
Submerged Haines harbor ramp repaired
The ramp to the Haines harbor was impassible after it partially sank on Tuesday. A perfect storm of heavy snow and wind, a low tide, and mechanical failure caused the gangway to fall off the dock tracks and into the water. KHNS’ Corinne Smith checked in with the...
Unemployed Skagway residents will receive additional unemployment benefits this month
Unemployed Skagway residents are getting an additional financial boost this winter with up to $2,400 a month in municipal unemployment benefits. The money for the program comes from a gift made last year by Norwegian Cruise Lines. The deadline to file for the first...
Travelers face days of delays trying to reach the upper Lynn Canal
Many travelers arrived in Haines and Skagway Wednesday, after days of trying to get back from holiday travel. Rising COVID cases across the country, airline delays, and extreme winds in Southeast left passengers stranded in Juneau waiting for a break. KHNS’ Corinne...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Aug. 29, 2017
Brown bear found shot and killed on the Haines Highway; Rockslide draws attention to potential hazard looming over Skagway cruise dock; Close to 2,000 participants expected for 35th Klondike Road Relay; Former senator, longtime Native leader Kookesh fighting cancer
KHNS News – June 5, 2017
Former Skagway tribal administrator pleads not guilty in embezzlement case; Trooper vacancy remains question for the Haines Borough; Haines artist carves dugout canoe in Whitehorse; Committee seeks ideas for Haines trail improvements.
KHNS News – Nov. 3, 2016
Corrections chief sees structural changes on the way for Alaska community jails; Haines School Board scrutinizes sex education materials.
Newscast – August 16, 2018
A new ballot measure will ask Haines voters whether members of certain borough committees, commissions and boards should be elected rather than appointed; Profile of Don Etheridge, a Juneau resident running as an independent for state Senate District Q.
KHNS News – June 2, 2017
The Skagway Assembly appoints its newest member; Klondike park starts archaeological research June 5; A look inside the Emerald Princess cruise ship
KHNS News – Feb. 13, 2017
Weekend winter storm knocks out power, sinks boat; Students, teachers, and extended absences at the Haines School; Haines Assembly to work out details for manager recruitment, lobbyist priorities
Newscast – August 15, 2018
Slight uptick in counterfeit bills; Haines Economic Development Corporation publishes baseline report.
Newscast – August 14, 2018
Skagway Assembly seeks public input on resurrected short-term rental ordinance; Meeting on police service at Mosquito Lake Community Center; The Alaska Marine Highway System christens its newest ferry, Tazlina.
KHNS News – Nov. 1, 2016
Mayor breaks tie on Haines harbor advisory vote; Shipwreck found on bottom of Haines harbor; State Parks says gates won't limit public access to Chilkoot; State study downplays leaking mine's impacts on fish.
KHNS News – Aug. 28, 2017
Rockslide near Skagway cruise dock causes two ships to relocate; State Department of Public Safety reaches out to fishermen in effort to combat opioid abuse; As Haines considers police service expansion, funding is point of contention.
KHNS News – June 1, 2017
Haines Assembly finalizes manager hire, Schnabel will start June 5; Skagway Assembly to appoint newest member; Haines Borough accepting letters of interest for open assembly seat
Newscast – August 13, 2018
A Klukwan resident is rescued after spending two days lost in the woods; The candidate filing period for the Skagway municipal election ballot ends.
KHNS News – Oct. 31, 2016
Charges dropped, reduced in Haines drug bust case; Busy Haines Borough meeting schedule for first week of November; Haines Borough aims to streamline public safety notifications.
KHNS News – May 31, 2017
Haines Assembly sees its second resignation since April; Skagway assembly to appoint newest member; Artist receives grant to replicate Annette Island basketry
KHNS News – Feb. 10, 2017
Skagway man sentenced in September shooting incident; Haines planners approve resource extraction permit above Young Road; Southeast Conference energy coordinator defends recommendation for ferry management.
KHNS News – May 30, 2017
2 dead, 1 injured in plane crash near Haines; Skagway Assembly to consider letters of interest for vacant seat; Klondike park tour highlights women of the Gold Rush: “They dared to do what others only dreamed about”; Petersburg mayor explains decision to resign
Newscast – August 10, 2018
Haines manager evaluation sparks conversation about trust and communication; Will Prisciandaro files to run for Haines Assembly; Commercial salmon trolling closes in Southeast.
KHNS News – Aug. 25, 2017
Sealaska Heritage to celebrate Chilkat robe's homecoming; Skagway port commissioners favor dual-purpose floating dock despite tight timeline; Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Update.
KHNS News – Oct. 28, 2016
Assembly to hold special meeting on Haines harbor advisory vote; Heliski map committee addresses potential conflict of interest; Corrections Commissioner to visit Haines in preparation for budget cuts.
Newscast – August 9, 2018
Haines Borough Assembly holds public hearing on proposal for a tax-payer funded solid waste program; Roy Getchell begins his first year as Haines Borough School District Superintendent.