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Haines community plans memorial playground for teacher Jenae Larson at the Haines school
This week marks the one year anniversary of the extreme weather event in Haines that resulted in the deadly landslide and storm damage to dozens of homes and businesses. There are several memorial projects planned to commemorate the disaster and honor all those...
The Chatham School District superintendent Bruce Houck dies at 61
The Superintendent of the Chatham School District Bruce Houck died suddenly on Tuesday. The rural school district covers four village schools in Southeast Alaska, including Klukwan. An Alaska State Trooper traveled to Angoon on Wednesday to investigate the death,...
Skagway’s school librarian is helping raise money for new books
The Skagway School has a new librarian this year, Katie Kollasch. During her brief tenure, she’s noticed plenty of books on the library shelves that need to be replaced. Instead of asking the school for more money out of the budget, however, she’s decided to team up...
A wind advisory is in effect for upper Lynn Canal communities on Wednesday evening
A strong wind event is expected to impact the upper Lynn Canal in the late afternoon to early evening hours on Wednesday night. KHNS’ Mike Swasey spoke with federal meteorologist Greg Spann from the National Weather Service in Juneau on Wednesday for the latest...
Could the Chatham School District’s federal relief funding help save the Klukwan school?
The Chatham School district was awarded over $700,000 in federal COVID relief funding this year. That’s as the district debates whether to close the Klukwan school due to low enrollment and loss of state funding. But as KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, questions remain on...
An electric Ferry, a solid waste facility, and a budget are on Skagway’s assembly agenda this week
Skagway officials look to position the community as the frontrunner in the race for federal infrastructure funds earmarked for an electric ferry concept. They’ll also discuss the problem of an aging solid waste incinerator and attempt to pass a final budget for next...
Canadian border relaxes COVID test requirements for residents returning from short trips to U.S.
The U.S. and Canadian border should be easier to cross for Canadian travelers this week as the COVID-19 testing requirement for Canadians returning home has been lifted for short trips. Canadians traveling to the U.S. for trips of three days or less will no longer...
November 24 marks ‘Phillip Jackson Appreciation Day,’ to honor Haines resident who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned
In Haines, November 24 marks the anniversary of “Phillip Jackson Appreciation Day.” The day honors the Haines resident, who was wrongfully convicted of arson and imprisoned for four and a half years in the 1970s. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, the state has not fully...
All the Thanksgiving festivities in Skagway this holiday weekend
The holiday season in Skagway tends to bring out the festive spirit. This Thanksgiving weekend the town is hosting a 5k race, a toy swap, and a shop local program. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked with the Skagway Visitors Department’s Wendy Anderson for a breakdown of the...
Haines shop local program provides $100 in gift vouchers for every $300 spent through November
The Haines borough allocated $45,000 of federal CARES Act funding to a “shop local” initiative to support the local economy. Known as the “byHaines Local and Save” program, it provides vouchers for discretionary purchases, and there’s still about $7,000 left to spend...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Aug. 5, 2016
Record number of sockeye counted at the Chilkoot weir; Skagway residents speak out about the future of the port; Whitehorse artist brings pig-gut creations to Haines
KHNS News – July 19, 2016
Boil notice still in effect as Haines water system gets back to normal; Family, fun and fitness for Pokemon Go fans in Haines.
KHNS News – Aug. 15, 2017
Polls close in the Haines recall election; Skagway Assembly to consider recreation center advisory questions; Haines planning commissioners renew concerns over Chilkoot River Corridor gates; Overdue Haines hunter found safe Monday morning; Murkowski hopes for a...
KHNS News – May 5, 2017
Haines resident applies for retail pot license; Skagway Borough seeks letters of interest for vacant assembly seat; Skagway Assembly talks cruise ships, contamination and a waterfront in limbo; Local advisory group says Tier 3 decisions should be in DEC's hands.
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
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
KHNS News – Jan. 26, 2017
Consultants look to public in preparation for Skagway port plan; Haines School faces budget shortfall that could trigger cuts.
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
KHNS News – July 29, 2016
DOT says yes, then no to Mud Bay parking problem fix; An earthquake simulator will rock Southeast residents in the name of emergency preparedness; Tlingit canoe with Haines connection finishes historic journey in the Yukon
Newscast – July 5, 2018
Dry weather leads to burn bans in Haines and Skagway; A week-long summer camp that teaches kids to live off the land is coming to Haines; Juneau residents joined others around the nation Saturday to voice their opposition to immigration policies separating migrant...
KHNS News – Oct. 5, 2016
Lende, Morphet elected to Haines Borough Assembly; Hanson, Cochran win most votes for Skagway Borough Assembly.
KHNS News – Aug. 9, 2016
DEC takes a new tack with ore terminal clean-up in Skagway; Sockeye returns at Chilkoot weir break daily, weekly records last week; Two Haines incumbents file for re-election.
KHNS News – July 6, 2016
Haines manager makes crumbing Lutak Dock a priority; Salmon sizes vary across the state eaerly into commericial season; UAS professor Forest Wagner recovering after bear mauling
Newscast – July 3, 2018
The Skagway Borough Assembly is working to open up lands around the municipality for development; Skagway hosts annual Fourth of July softball tournament; Two Haines residents were cited this week for commercial fishing during a closed period; A limited burn ban is in...
KHNS News – May 4, 2017
Haines manager decision sparks complaint, public records requests; Port consultants nearing completion of short-term plan for Skagway waterfront; Should Haines nonprofits collect sales tax?
KHNS News – Aug. 30, 2016
Stranded Skagway paddlers get military rescue in Yukon; For first time in a generation, Skagway School has single-grade classrooms; Rafting company seeks approval for floating dock in remote area near Skagway.
KHNS News – July 28, 2016
AT&T says network upgrades delayed as Skagway phone service issues continue; Municipal election filing period opens Monday; Haines Borough seeking members for new Code Review Commission.
KHNS News – July 5, 2016
The 1 percent sales tax could be left up to voters in October; Dungeness crab season off to a healthy start; New Sealaska board member looking for change
KHNS News – Sept. 23, 2016
Haines Assembly candidates explain priorities on local issues; Petersburg-area moose hunt sees average first week.
Newscast – July 2, 2018
Free swim for those under 18 at Haines Pool; More than 50 people compete in second annual Chilkat Challenge Triathlon; Ferry Columbia sailings cancelled this week.