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A major investor in Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad has been purchased
A multi-national investment group has purchased a company that invests heavily in multiple Southeast Alaska businesses, including Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, and Survey Point Holdings in Ketchikan. Last week a $2.5 billion deal was reached for...
Haines and Skagway middle school basketball teams compete in first tournament in two years
The Haines and Skagway middle-school boys and girls basketball teams met on the court over the weekend for a tournament in Haines. It was the first time the teams had met in two years. KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports. The Skagway Panthers boys and girls middle...
A winter storm warning is issued for the upper Lynn Canal
A winter storm warning has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday across the upper Lynn Canal. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked with federal meteorologist Grant Smith from the National Weather Service in Juneau on Monday for the details of the coming storm. Swasey - Grant,...
Several traffic accidents reported in Haines on first day of snow, no reported injuries
Several traffic accidents were reported in Haines on Friday, but no injuries. A minor traffic accident was reported on Young Road just before 9 a.m. Friday, involving four vehicles. The vehicles reportedly slid out on the icy hill, before coming to a stop on the...
Skagway mourns the loss of a community leader and former fire chief
In the last couple of years, Skagway has lost a number of prominent citizens, people who helped shape the community. Last week, the town lost lifelong Skagway resident Carl Mulvihill, a longtime public servant, local historian, and accomplished photographer. The...
Final redistricting map changes Skagway and Haines’ house district
A final map released by the state redistricting board holds representational changes for Skagway and Haines. The new map keeps the two upper Lynn Canal communities together, but offers changes to the rest of the state House district. If the current redistricting map...
Klukwan works to keep the school open, despite drop in enrollment
Klukwan school staff and community members are working to keep the school open, despite enrollment dropping below 10 -- the minimum to receive full state funding-- by the October deadline. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, they hope to address possible causes of the...
Firefighters battle a structure fire in Skagway on Thursday
A seasonal residence on 22nd Avenue in Skagway caught fire Thursday. No injuries have been reported, but the building will likely be a total loss. At about 1:20 Thursday afternoon Skagway’s police and fire departments responded to a call about a mobile home fire...
Haines moves one step closer toward lifting cap on heliski permits, for one year only
The Haines assembly is considering lifting the cap on heliski operators for a year to see what happens. It’s been a contentious issue with existing operators citing safety hazards from overcrowding due to too many flights, and too few ski runs. But others say it’s...
Skagway approves an unemployment assistance program for its residents
Skagway will offer unemployment benefits to those who stay in town this winter. It’s an effort to keep people from moving away even after two straight summers with very little tourism. Last week Skagway’s assembly unanimously voted to make additional unemployment...
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Local News for Nov. 12, 2013
Mp3 File:news11-12-13.mp3Haines ask for help locating a missing man; Skagway assembly discusses new ferry float; Priorities for the United Fishermen of Alaska; Yukon tribes join forces in a new LNG business; Keeping roads and eagles safe during the eagle festival....
Local News for July 30, 2013
Mp3 File:news7-29-13.mp3A wrongful death case against the Haines Borough nears trial; candidates are set for the Haines ballot; sounds from the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for June 10, 2013
Mp3 File:news06-10-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines and Skagway assemblies continue working on budgets. Downloadable file (optional):
Local news for April 11, 2013
Mp3 File:news04-11-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A missing Haines boater is found safe; Klukwan looks to move on from bankruptcy; an underwater archaeology project in Dyea. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb. 13, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-13-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Alaska Helisking decides not to appeal skier day allocations; Southeast leaders work to approve the region's economy. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 4, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-4-12.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Thomas and Kriess-Tomkins debate set for Monday in Haines; the SE economy looks up; an update on the moose count for the season.Downloadable file (optional):
KHNS News – May 2, 2017
Hooligan research in Northern Southeast expands from 1 river to 10; Plan would boost Alaska’s Northwest Coast art
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.
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.
KHNS News – June 9, 2016
Haines School District budget leans on reserves to cover deficit; Bike relay continues to gain popularity; Native fashion show planned as part of Celebration events.
KHNS News – May 26, 2016
First Alaska ibis sightings have birders going 'ballistic'; Inside the largest cruise ship to sail Alaska waters.
KHNS News – Jan. 25, 2016
Haines police officer recovering after bullet through the wrist; Skagway clinic to expand dental, dispensary services; Haines school district seeks parent feedback on bell schedule.
KHNS News – Dec. 4, 2015
Haines Chamber of Commerce pot committee considers local regulations; HARK declincation of funds means more for other nonprofits; Petersburg wins annexation court case over Juneau.
KHNS News – Sept. 1, 2015
Haines Public Safety Commission to hold public hearing on police chief hiring process; Klukwan School begins year with strong enrollment; Third annual Blueberry Festival celebrates an important food in Klukwan.
KHNS News – July 21, 2015
Skagway residents speak out on tidelands lease; Haines Borough committee to comb through minor offenses ordinance.
KHNS News – Feb. 2, 2015
The Haines School Board will vote on new hires and revisit Mosquito Lake School student numbers; An investigation raises concerns about Canadian mines in watersheds that drain into or near the Inside Passage; Two Southeast commercial crab fisheries to open this month;...
KHNS News – Dec. 3, 2014
The state files for a permit to begin construction on the Juneau Access Project; The Haines School Board fills two vacant seats; DOT says spraying is still planned for Thorne Bay next year; and UAS delays a survey on the prevalence of campus sexual assault.
KHNS News – Dec. 1, 2014
Haines Police make arrest in burglary case; Skagway Assembly postpones vote on new port director position; Haines School board to appoint two members Tuesday; Update on Southeast dive fishery; Hoonah and its village Native corporation are moving ahead with plans to...
KHNS News – Oct. 22, 2014
The Freeride World Tour looks to come to the mountains of Haines; Skagway residents get chance to weigh in on the Juneau Access Road Project; Medicare open enrollment begins; APC, state and communities try to come to settlement on power rate increase.
KHNS News – Sept. 29, 2014
Haines Assemblyman injured after fire; Haines Harbor offers boat storage; Southeast cruise season wrap-up.