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Haines’ First Friday features historical exhibits, new artworks, and an art auction for a local family
First Friday is back in Haines, after some took a month-long pause due to the COVID outbreak in the community. The October 1 events will feature historical exhibits, brand new works, and a community auction fundraising for a local family. KHNS’ Corinne Smith has this...
Skagway’s The Days of ’98 Show wraps its 98th season
The Days of ‘98 Show is the longest-running show on Broadway Street in Skagway. The run started in 1923 at the Eagles Theatre, and the new producers just wrapped the show’s 98th season this week. The Eagles Theatre on Broadway Street is a throw-back to the pioneer...
Haines gillnetting season picks up from an industry low last year; plus crab and shrimp fishermen gear up for fall openers
Haines’ commercial fishermen saw a much better salmon season this year, as compared to last year, with a surprise late summer surge of sockeye up the Chilkat Inlet. With one more week of the gillnetting season left, plus the fall crab and shrimp seasons kicking off,...
Skagway’s winter sales tax holiday starts on Friday October 1
Skagway leaders have declared a tax holiday this winter starting this Friday and running until April 1. That means the municipality won’t collect sales tax on retail goods sold within the borough. The state of Alaska doesn’t charge a sales tax on retail purchases,...
Southeast Alaska braces for a windy and wet fall storm late this week
A large weather system bringing high winds and heavy rain is set to move through the upper Lynn Canal later this week. KHNS’ Mike Swasey checked in with federal meteorologist Pete Boyd in Juneau for the details. Swasey - Pete there are big storms coming through later...
Haines moves forward with lifting cap on number of heliski permits, a new junk car storage facility, and more highlights from Tuesday’s meeting
Haines moved one step closer to allowing more heliski operators in the Chilkat Valley following a razor-thin vote by the Haines assembly. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, elected officials also discussed the Lutak Dock redevelopment plan, and approved funding for a new...
With recent severe COVID cases in Haines, local emergency officials are keeping an eye on hospital capacity around the region
Local emergency officials are keeping an eye on hospital capacity around the region as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Alaska. The U.S. Coast Guard reported it medevaced a COVID-19 patient from Haines to Juneau last week underscoring the limited medical...
Autumn in Skagway means increased bear activity
Autumn in Skagway means it’s time for nearby bears to wander into town and fill up on easy meals. Fruit trees, trash bins full of garbage, and bird feeders are all fair game for brown and black bears. A state biologist shared some tips on how to avoid attracting bears...
Democratic State Senator Jesse Kiehl talks PFD and redistricting
The Alaska PFD has been finalized and residents should expect checks of roughly $1,100 to be distributed in October. Redistricting is also underway as numbers from the 2020 census look to reshape the districts in which upper Lynn Canal voters are represented. KHNS’...
Haines chef Travis Kukull shares mushroom harvesting tips, what to look for and what’s delicious
Mushroom season is in full swing in the Chilkat Valley, or rather, full bloom. Despite a warmer summer, a mix of sunshine and rain has yielded a wide variety of edible mushrooms, if you know what to look for and what’s delicious. KHNS’ Corinne Smith tagged along with...
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Local News for Nov. 16, 2012
Mp3 File:_news11-16-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Special coverage of the House District 34 race.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 1, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-1-12.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A proposed mining exploration project near Mud Bay Road in Haines has neighbors concerned; A Haines man is recovering after an accidental shooting last week.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News Sept. 9, 2012
Mp3 File:news9-10-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A Norovirus outbreak on two Southeast cruise ships; the Haines Borough Assembly preview.Downloadable file (optional):
Newscast – June 28, 2018
The Haines Borough Assembly discusses access to the Chilkat River during the second phase of the Haines Highway project; KHNS hosts a conversation with representatives from the University of Alaska and a panel of Haines residents about a timber sale being negotiated...
KHNS News – Oct. 11, 2016
Juneau Access Road, PFD on Haines and Skagway minds leading up to Gov. Walker visit; Haines Libertarian continues write-in campaign despite disqualification from Division of Elections; Two Haines small boat harbor-focused meetings this week.
KHNS News – Aug. 8, 2016
How prison sentence will impact assemblyman's tenure unclear; Skagway ferry service during dock repair hinges on Coast Guard waiver; Haines Assembly to consider ATV tour permit.
KHNS News – July 27, 2016
Haines manager drafts a workplace violence prevention strategy; It’s fair time again! The Southeast Alaska State Fair starts tomorrow
KHNS News – July 13, 2016
Chilkoot Tribe celebrates lands into trust 'victory'; Haines Assembly puts the kibosh on beefed-up security at borough offices.
KHNS News – May 25, 2016
Negotiations underway with D.C. security officer for police chief job; Haines harbor project makes progress with 408 permit approval; Haines School graduates 21 students.
KHNS News – May 12, 2016
Haines School downsizing starts with special ed; Dollar by dollar, Chilkat Valley Preschool project blazes forward; Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center opens Saturday
KHNS News – May 5, 2016
Big changes coming to Skagway School next year; Jeff 'Soapy' Smith's Parlor opens to fanfare, gun fight; Fort Seward Barracks brainstorming session planned.
KHNS News – March 30, 2016
Skagway ore terminal FOIA requests could be costly; Haines Assembly sifts through property tax exemptions; 30th Buckwheat Ski Classic Saturday
KHNS News: Dec. 23, 2015
Keep those shovels handy, more snow is on the way for Haines and Skagway; A look into the latest book trend to hit the Upper Lynn Canal; Audio Postcard: The Holly Jolly Follies
KHNS News – May 6, 2015
Gov. Bill Walker signs a bill establishing a board to regulate the marijuana industry; the first cruise ship of the season arrives in Skagway; work continues at the Haines ferry terminal; a preview of Thursday's Skagway assembly meeting.
KHNS News – Feb. 10, 2015
The State Department of Transportation proposes to reduce Alaska Marine Highway ferry service in order to save money; A Southeast representative gets ready to introduce a legislation that would support Native language charter schools; Juneau Police reveal drug...
KHNS News – Dec. 18, 2014
Two Haines men have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to a 2013 burglary spree; Residents organize their efforts to reopen Mosquito Lake School; The Haines Chamber of Commerce hired Debra Schnabel as its program administrator; RPT recommends hatchery permit...
KHNS News – Dec. 15, 2014
Area residents could see more expensive power bills in the new year; The Haines high school cooking class sells lunches to more than 100 people most weeks.
KHNS News – Nov. 24, 2014
Skagway Swap turns three-years-old; Nov. 25 is the last day to submit comments on the Juneau Access Project.
KHNS News – Nov. 5, 2014
A look at how Southeast and local residents voted; quakes wake up the Upper Lynn Canal; Haines School Board boosts funding for activities travel.
KHNS News – Aug. 27, 2014
Charges filed in shooting of four brown bears; Haines Assembly voices opposition to Ballot Measure 2.