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Skagway announces a $1.2 million Small Business Relief Grant program
Earlier this year Norwegian Cruise Lines Holdings gave $2 million to the municipality of Skagway, they said it was a goodwill gesture to help the community weather the pandemic. The Skagway Assembly has set aside $1.2 million of those funds for small businesses and...
Haines School Board Candidate Profile: Kevin Shove
It’s election season, and in Haines five candidates are running for four open seats on the School Board. The race is one of the first contested elections for school board in recent years. Today we hear from Kevin Shove , who is running for a three-year term. ...
Skagway’s clinic loses more high ranking staff and officials won’t say why
Two more high-level employees at Skagway’s medical clinic are out as the exodus of staff continues. There are many unanswered questions about the clinic where over a dozen employees have left over the past year. On Thursday night the clinic board president Cory Thole...
2021 Haines Assembly Candidate Debate
2021 Haines Assembly Candidate debate features four candidates running for two seats on the borough assembly: Richard Clement, Tyler Huling, Debra Schnabel and Brenda Josephson. Hosted by Corinne Smith, reporter with KHNS, and Kyle Clayton, editor and publisher of the...
Skagway Mayoral Candidate Profile: Christy Murphy
There are two candidates in Skagway’s mayoral race this year. The challenger is long-time resident and business owner Christy Murphy seeking to unseat incumbent mayor Andrew Cremata. KHNS brings you this interview with Christy Murphy as part of our Candidate Profile...
Haines School Board Candidate Profile: Brian Clay
It’s election season, and in Haines five candidates are running for four open seats on the School Board. The race is one of the first contested elections for school board in recent years. Today we hear from Brian Clay, who is running for re-election. Brian Clay is a...
Haines generates more in sales tax revenue than expected, police officer resigns, and more highlights from Tuesday’s Assembly meeting
Haines generated a lot more in sales tax revenue last year than expected, and the Assembly began discussions on how to spend it at their Tuesday meeting. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, the assembly also approved funding for a new police vehicle, discussed borough...
Assembly Candidate Profile: Deb Potter
There are three candidates running for two open seats on Skagway’s Borough Assembly this October 5. Deb Potter was appointed to the assembly earlier this year to replace a long-standing member who stepped down. Now, Potter is running for a full, three-year...
‘It’s amazing to see it happening’: Volunteers with Team Rubicon help Haines with storm debris removal
Haines residents recently saw major progress with debris removal from last December’s storms. The assistance came by way of Team Rubicon, a California-based nonprofit that brings volunteers to help with disaster recovery. KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports. Volunteers with...
Skagway School Board Candidate Profile: Cory Thole
It’s election season in Skagway and there are currently two members of the school board that are up for re-election on October 5. With two open seats, both candidates look to be shoe-ins. As part of our Candidate Profile Series here's Cory Thole who has served on the...
Newscasts
Local News for July 22, 2013
Mp3 File:news07-22-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Chilkoot arrive late but in a surge to Chilkoot; local guide indicted on federal wildlife charges; what does redistricting mean for Bill Thomas and Jonathan Kriess-Tomkins? Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for July 1, 2013
Mp3 File:news07-01-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Commercial crab season will close a week early; public comment opens on a halibut catch sharing plan. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for May 29, 2013
Mp3 File:news05-29-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines and Skagway talk about port development; Haines Assembly continues tackling the budget. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for April 2, 2013
Mp3 File:news04-02-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A local man faces charges of falsifying his residency to get in-state hunting and fishing licenses; Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talk about education funding. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb. 5, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-05-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A design report from DOT on the ferry plan is expected this month; a decision is made on local heliskiing permits; Constantine Mine inks deal with Japan company. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 29, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-29-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer No damage from earthquake and tsunami warning this weekend; Haines Elementary recieves honor; Campaign spending in the House District 34 race.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Sept. 26, 2012
Mp3 File:news9-26-12.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Mining summit in Haines; search for a new Skagway manger; Glacier Bear Sports Report (with Doug Olerud.) Candidate statements for Assembly Seat D: Joanne Waterman James Studley Downloadable file...
Newscast – June 27, 2018
The Haines Borough Assembly continues discussing a proposal for a taxpayer-funded solid waste management program; Forecasters from Haines and the Yukon are working together to build a weather station in the Haines Pass.
KHNS News – Aug. 11, 2017
Recall election spotlights political division in Haines; Skagway candidate filing closes Monday; Northern Lynn Canal Fisheries Update: Aug. 11, 2017
KHNS News – Aug. 24, 2016
Haines small boat harbor expansion goes out to bid; Borough tightens its belt, nonprofits left in limbo; Three new teachers on board as Skagway School grows.
KHNS News – June 24, 2016
Rep. Kito to visit Upper Lynn Canal communities; Planners work to accommodate idea to spruce up trailer park; Filmmaker tells stories of fight to preserve 'sacred ground.'
KHNS News – April 7, 2016
Mildly-modified Minor Offenses Ordinance unveiled to public; Martin Sexton featured in 2016 Southeast Fair headliners.
KHNS News – April 5, 2016
High harvest rates of female brown bears concern biologists; Haines, Skagway superintendents say canceling state testing is ‘the right call’; Big numbers, challenging conditions for Buckwheat Ski Classic.
KHNS News – March 31, 2016
To pay for $300,000 deficit, Haines school district turns to reserves; Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott talks budget woes; Avalanche at Log Cabin area injures two Canadian skiers
KHNS News – March 9, 2016
Skagway sends state FOIA requests for information on ore terminal; Haines assemblyman accuses assembly of Open Meetings Act violations.
KHNS News – March 7, 2016
Haines Merchants nab championship at weekend tourney; Skagway assembly sifts through public safety facility costs; Haines Borough Assembly meeting preview
KHNS News – March 3, 2016
Haines resident wins appeal against borough in court; Aging Southeast: seniors give back by volunteering; Teams arrive in Haines for Dick Hotch tourney
KHNS News – Feb. 26, 2016
New Haines police officers says he’s here for the good people; A closer look at the economic impacts seniors have on Haines and the rest of Southeast Alaska
KHNS News – Dec. 10, 2015
Petitioning to ski freely: Some Haines’ residents take on a minor offense that prohibits cross-country skiing on borough roads; Skagway prepares to ride the rails with Santa; Petersburgh man convicted of using explosives to drive salmon
KHNS News – August 18, 2015
Audit details failures in Haines Police Department; Skagway election filing period closes with 5 candidates.