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Skagway police keep tabs on multiple bears in town
At least three different bears have recently been spotted foraging in downtown Skagway. Reports say there is a large brown bear sow with a big cub and an adult black bear. KHNS’ Mike Swasey spoke with Skagway Police Chief Jerry Reddick about the department’s efforts...
Skagway waves goodbye to the last cruise ship of 2021
The last ship of the shortened cruise season visited Skagway on Tuesday. KHNS’ Mike Swasey wandered through downtown to get reactions from local businesses and cruise passengers on a rainy, cold October day. I live less than a block away from Skagway Spirits...
Haines borough assembly tallies final election results, disaster recovery updates, and more highlights from Tuesday’s meeting
The Haines Assembly met Tuesday night to verify election results. Two assemblymembers ended their terms making way for two new members and the new borough manager attended her first meeting. And as KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, there was an update on recovery efforts...
Haines cross country team wins state championship
The Haines high school cross country team won a state championship title in Anchorage over the weekend. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, the teenage athletes were welcomed home with a parade on Monday. Division III teams are from Alaska’s smallest schools....
This week in weather for the upper Lynn Canal
Autumn weather is bringing rain and cooler temperatures to Southeast Alaska this week. KHNS’ Mike Swasey talked with federal meteorologist Kayla Tinker from the National Weather Service in Juneau for the latest forecast. Swasey - Kayla looking a little soggy to start...
Ground-penetrating radar to be used at former residential boarding school in Skagway
Skagway’s assembly voted unanimously last week to work with the Skagway Traditional Council to authorize ground-penetrating radar with some shovel work at the Pius X Mission School site. It was open from 1932 to 1959 and served about 60 indigenous children. The...
Haines new borough manager, Annette Kreitzer starts work
Haines’ incoming borough manager, Annette Kreitzer has been on the job for a week. She comes from Juneau where she had a long career in state government. But as KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, she says she has the leadership and problem-solving skills to be the Haines...
Haines school district to keep COVID policies in place, as community comes out of another wave of coronavirus cases
Haines school district will keep its COVID policies in place. That was the consensus reached Tuesday by the school board as the community comes out of another wave of coronavirus cases. KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports. COVID-19 cases surged in Haines last month...
Chilkat Valley moose hunting season closes with 14 legal bulls taken
The Chilkat Valley moose hunting season officially closed October 7. Only two more moose were taken this week, bringing the total to 14, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This year’s hunt included four spike-fork bulls, eight with three-brow tines,...
Mosquito Lake Victory Garden volunteers celebrate the harvest and growing food security in the Chilkat Valley
More than 40 volunteers gathered last Sunday at the Mosquito Lake community center victory garden for a work party and harvest celebration, and to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Lynn Canal Conservation, a Haines-based environmental group. KHNS’ Corinne...
Newscasts
Local News for March 6, 2013
Mp3 File:news03-06-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines assembly addresses complaints against the police chief; Skagway assembly preview; shuttle ferry designs gets thumbs down from much of the public. Downloadable file (optional):
Local news for Feb. 11, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-11-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Skagway continues looking for a new manager; Skagway students head to an international competition (with Jim Devereaux); a basketball recap. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Jan. 14, 2013
Mp3 File:news01-14-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A phone scam targets Haines seniors; High school basketball wrap up; Skagway's new state representation readies for the next legislative session. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News Dec.18, 2012
Mp3 File:news12-18-12.mp3Broadcaster: Adam Richard New capitol budget includes 200 million dollars for South East, the Herring fishery limit to be lowered for 2013, convictions for illegal salmon roe sales, and surviving the zombieclypse. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Nov. 14, 2012
Mp3 File:news11-14-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines Borough eyes utility refund to school; The Bald Eagle Festival kicks off.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Nov. 7, 2012
Mp3 File:news11-07-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Election results Find all election results at the Alaska Division of Election website.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 2, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-02-12second.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Election results; Klukwan bankruptcy update; state cross country meet results. ELECTION RESULTS: (some absentee and question ballots remain to be counted in both communities, but there are not...
Local News 8-23-12
Mp3 File:_news8-23-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Inflatable suspenders arrive for the Haines fishing fleet; a rundown on Prop. 2Downloadable file (optional):
KHNS News – May 1, 2017
Early-morning earthquakes shake Northern Southeast Alaska; Grieser resigns from Skagway Assembly; Seasonal Haines ferry/trail shuttle gets green light; Tariff's effects to Southeast timber market uncertain.
KHNS News – Jan. 24, 2017
Chilkat Chinook forecast lowest in 25 years; Unprocessed Excursion Inlet homicide evidence could delay trial; Southeast legislators hope to maintain Fish and Game funding
KHNS News – Sept. 16, 2016
Repeated break-ins at Haines Public Library; Skagway Assembly delays decisions on port consultant and voc-ed project; Haines Assembly questions tax exemptions from out-of-state organizations; Petersburg to host Southeast Conference annual meeting next week.
KHNS News – Sept. 7, 2016
America's most popular national park spotlights Buffalo Soldiers' story; Haines Borough introduces a junk-car initiative.
KHNS News – July 18, 2016
After weekend water concerns, DEC issues a boil-water notice for Haines; Bear wounded by Skagway police officer could still be at large in Dyea; Chilkat State Park fire likely human caused.
KHNS News – June 30, 2016
Second bear shot on Chilkoot Trail; Plans fizzle for Fourth of July fireworks in Haines; Borough questions future maintenance of eroding Porcupine Road
KHNS News – June 23, 2016
Haines police chief search to start over following breakdown in negotiations; Bear believed to pose safety risk on Chilkoot Trail shot; Campfire sparks close call on Haines beach.
KHNS News – May 19, 2016
Skagway restaurant owners rally after spoiled food arrives on barge; Proposal would withhold cruise ship passenger taxes from communities; New tribal court programs start up at Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.
KHNS News – April 19, 2016
Haines bear mauling victim in serious condition; Freeride snowboard champion dies in Swiss avalanche; Audit: Skagway misspent CPV taxes on playground equipment.
KHNS News – April 13, 2016
Three-day trial over access to subsistence fishing grounds wraps up; Haines assembly OKs harbor 95 percent design
KHNS News – Jan. 19, 2016
ADF&G Advisory Committee considers measure to protect nanny goats; Christmas bird count sees summer species sticking around; Hotch gets national nod; Juneau Wal-Mart to close by Feb. 5
KHNS News – July 29, 2015
Haines gets ready for an influx of visitors for the Southeast Alaska State Fair; Haines Assembly talks nuisance order, minor offenses; B.C. tribal protests stop mine exploration, for now.