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Chilkoot Indian Association supports community with food box program, storm recovery, and more
The Chilkoot Indian Association has a number of community initiatives in the works, focused on storm disaster recovery, food security, cultural and economic development, and more. KHNS’ Corinne Smith checked in with tribal administrator Harriet Brouillette for an...
Skagway and Whitehorse leaders meet on tourism, mining and green energy
Last week, several Skagway municipal officials made a trip north to Whitehorse, the capital of Canada’s Yukon Territory. The group attended seven meetings in two days with Whitehorse leaders to share ideas on tourism, mining, and green energy. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked...
Skagway’s Halloween displays bring out competitive spirit
Halloween brings out the ghoulish spirit in neighborhoods each year. For some in Skagway, it’s more than just a chance to dress up in costumes and eat candy, it’s a chance to create elaborate fright scenes and haunted yards. Donna Griffard has been creeping out her...
Skagway’s new thrift store has everything but the kitchen sink
A new thrift store is serving the frugal shoppers of Skagway. It’s staffed entirely by volunteers and run as a non-profit. Its goal is to serve the community by reducing waste and providing a hidden cache of discount gems to discover. The Kitchen Sink is the...
Skagway residents weigh in on the voting district mapping process
The independent Alaska redistricting board held a special meeting on Wednesday for Skagway residents to voice their opinions on plans for updated voting districts. Those who participated overwhelmingly voiced support for plans connecting Skagway with downtown Juneau....
Klukwan fights for school to remain open, ahead of possible vote on closure in November
Klukwan families and community members are urging the Chatham School District to address the causes of its low enrollment, ahead of a possible November vote on whether to close the school. They talked with board representatives at an emotional community meeting last...
Variable weather expected this week in the upper Lynn Canal
Fall weather in the upper Lynn Canal can vary wildly with a mix of sun, snow, and wind. This week looks to have all of the above. KHNS’ Mike Swasey checked in with lead meteorologist Rick Fritsch from the National Weather Service in Juneau for a closer look at the...
Alaska Dungeness crab prices are at a record high
Crab fishing in Southeast Alaska is in its fall season, but you won’t find many crab boat captains willing to talk about the details of their business. This season crab boats in Alaska are getting record prices per pound for Dungeness Crab. Crab fishing is a...
Skagway officials need more time to figure out unemployment payments for residents
Skagway’s local government has set aside nearly a half-million dollars to pay weekly cash assistance to unemployed residents this winter. The funds will be drawn from a $2 million donation made by Norwegian Cruise Lines to the community earlier this year. But the...
Skagway and Haines-bound Alaska Seaplanes flight crashes on takeoff in Juneau
Flights across Southeast Alaska have been diverted or delayed after a small commercial plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Friday morning at Juneau’s airport. The National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska chief Clint Johnson says the craft involved was a...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Sept. 15, 2015
Haines Assembly candidates share views at Chamber forum; Skagway residents rally for ferries; Southeast Alaska could have warmer and wetter fall weather.
KHNS News – Sept. 9, 2015
Commercial fishing season sees average runs, small fish, low princes for Lynn Canal fleet; Haines Borough Assembly nearly passes minor offense ordinance.
KHNS News – June 10, 2015
KHNS News – Jan. 27, 2015
Bars on Alaska Marine Highway ferries will close to help the state save money; a warm winter made for an abundant and unusual Christmas Bird Count in Haines; Delta to add year-round competition in Juneau; Juneau hosts Innovation Summit.
KHNS News – Jan. 20, 2015
Heavy rainfall prompts forecasters to issue landslide and mudslide warning in Southeast; a middle school class creates a mobile app for Haines visitors; Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area is halting lift operations until it receives enough snow to open; Juneau’s first ever...
KHNS News – Nov. 25, 2014
Local fishermen discuss the Palmer Project; Southeast legislators get committee assignments .
KHNS News – Nov. 10, 2014
The Haines School Board considers reducing its size; The Skagway assembly approves comments on the Juneau Access Project; Southeast legislators jostle for leadership roles.
KHNS News – Nov. 6, 2014
The Chilkat Valley Preschool looks to extend its lease with the borough; Alaska Marine Highway will no longer allow children and tees under 18 to travel solo; Changes to Juneau bus routes cause concern for more than just Juneau residents.
KHNS Local News – Sept. 23, 2014
Haines Borough re advertises for economic development director position; Ketchikan shipyard will build the new ferries slated for Lynn Canal; A bill would exempt tribes from taxation on social welfare programs.
KHNS News – Aug. 13, 2014
In this newscast: Haines Assembly reverses a moratorium on new tours in the Chilkoot Tour; Southeast Alaska purse seine fleet is on target to make pre-season forecasts for pinks, but chum returns are not so positive.
Local News for July 8, 2014
The purse seine fishery is off to a lack laster start; A special report and Coast Guard accountability from the Center for Investigative Reporting.
Local News for June 17, 2014
Haines Brewing Co. gets ball rolling to move to Main Street; What B.C. mining industry says about mine exploration on the other side of the border; Training workers for the maritime industry.
Local News for June 9, 2014
Skagway Assembly passes trapping ordinance; Preview of Haines Assembly meeting; Sealaska board elections.
Newscast – April 9, 2014
Mp3 File:newsweb04-09-14.mp3Wrap up of Haines Assembly meeting; Skagway's choice for manager accepts the job; Tlingit-Haida Central Council delegates will make the choice during this week’s tribal assembly in Juneau. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb. 6, 2014
Mp3 File:news02-06-14forweb.mp3Negotiations fall through with candidate for Haines police chief; Haines school superintendent will step down at end of school year; Insurance navigators coming to Haines; The Wrangell museum has an interesting request. Downloadable file...
Local News for Dec. 16, 2013
Mp3 File:news12-16-13.mp3Will Haines assembly name a new manager Tuesday?; Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory board meets Tuesday; a closer look at what the governor's proposed budget means for Southeast. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Sept. 24. 2013
Mp3 File:news09-24-13.mp3Haines Highway project update; Museum conference in Haines; Money runs out for Southeast Gillnetter observers. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Sept. 16, 2013
Mp3 File:news09-16-13.mp3Record pink season; new trooper in Haines; moose count; emergency order on goat hunt; audio postcard from Cultural Exchange days. Downloadable file (optional):
Local New for June 4, 2013
Mp3 File:news06-04-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A local domestic violence program loses its grant funding; Haine assembly expresses concern over local crab stocks. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for April 8, 2013
Mp3 File:news04-08-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Skagway Assembly keep voter approval requirement for some public land leases; a recap of what the state Senate budget means for Haines and Skagway. Downloadable file (optional):