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Haines schools to start in-person on August 24, with masking and on-site COVID testing
Haines students will start the new school year in-person, next Tuesday August 24. Masks will be required, and there will be on-site COVID testing, among other health protocols. The Haines School Board voted unanimously last week on a plan for re-opening all schools,...
Skagway School has a new, flexible COVID mitigation plan
Skagway schools are scheduled to start next Wednesday, (August 18), with a new plan the district says will allow for more flexible COVID mitigation measures. KHNS’ Mike Swasey checked in with Superintendent Josh Coughran about the plan for school re-opening. Swasey -...
Skagway’s main grocery store closes due to active COVID-19 cases
Skagway’s main grocery store closed briefly last week following an outbreak of COVID-19 among its employees, it has since reopened with limited hours. The move came as store shelves remained nearly empty since the store’s grand opening on August 3. KHNS Mike Swasey...
Haines officials worry that COVID-19 cases will continue to climb
Haines is in the middle of its largest COVID-19 outbreak to date. On Thursday the borough announced an additional 11 cases, bringing the current total active cases to 57. With the Emergency Operations Center Incident Commander Carolann Wooten out of the office for the...
Flood warning issued for Taiya River in Dyea, parts of historic Chilkoot Trail submerged
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Friday for the Taiya River in Dyea, after the river swelled to 17.5 feet. Later on Friday afternoon the Taiya River was reported at 19.2 feet. The forecast now calls for light rain Saturday afternoon into Sunday,...
Skagway solid waste and recycling drop-off site moves to compost facility
The municipality of Skagway has moved its solid waste drop-off site. All materials that would have typically gone to the incinerator should now be dropped off at the Solid Waste/Compost facility on the Klondike Highway directly across from the Dyea Road turnoff....
Skagway Exposé is cancelled over regional COVID concerns
A new Arts event in Skagway was supposed to bring performers from across the region for a weekend of concerts, workshops, and public events. But the inaugural Skagway Exposé has been canceled after an outbreak of COVID-19 in Lynn Canal communities. KHNS’ Mike Swasey...
Haines COVID-19 cases spike and the Emergency Operations Center asks for the community to help
Haines officials are requiring masks to be worn inside public buildings, but face coverings in businesses will remain voluntary. This comes as Haines’ active COVID-19 case count climbs to at least 41 as of Tuesday evening. During Tuesday night’s borough assembly...
16 new COVID-19 cases in Haines on Tuesday brings the current outbreak total to 41
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Haines. On Tuesday evening borough officials announced 16 new active cases, bringing the total to 41. The borough and SEARHC are expanding testing to include residents that are not symptomatic. KHNS’ Mike Swasey spoke with interim...
Haines group volunteers to deliver food and medicine to people isolating due to COVID-19
Haines is in the grips of its largest COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic. With dozens of active cases, many community members are isolating to prevent the spread of the infection. But, how do people in isolation get soup, mail, medicine, or any of the dozens of other...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Dec. 29, 2015
Two snowboarders found safe and sound after two-hour search; Ride along with Haines’ newest police officer: Special assembly meeting will decide on lobbyist
KHNS News – Dec. 3, 2015
Haines police officer Ryan Rutland let go from department; Preschool/Senior Center agreement to go before borough assembly; First Friday offers creative outlet for Haines artists.
KHNS News – Oct. 12, 2015
After heavy rain, mudslides close Haines Highway Friday; Skagway election results finalized; Weeding out misconceptions on the business of marijuana; Teachers say there is no room for Chilkat Valley Preschool in Haines School.
KHNS News – August 11, 2015
Candidates file for election in Haines and Skagway; Skagway Borough Assembly moves lease vote date and hears Gateway Project concerns; Skagway's State St. gets pedestrian signs after petition for crosswalk.
KHNS News – Feb. 24, 2015
King salmon in Southeast Alaska are traveling farther north due to rising ocean temperatures; Southeast Alaska’s largest tribal organization has authorized its courts to perform same-sex marriages; Skagway gets free expert planning help for a senior living facility.
KHNS News – Feb. 9, 2015
Trapping revisions pass a Skagway Assembly first reading; Petersburg may increase fees for boats docking at harbors; Sitka high school students ask the school board to support their efforts to create a more respectful environment.
KHNS News – Jan. 19, 2015
Haines basketball star Kyle Fossman’s number 42 jersey is retired over the weekend; Police are investigating two thefts on the Haines library and a local business; Fairbanks resident wins Alcan 200 Snowmachine race; State officials say there's no need to worry about...
KHNS News – Sept. 17, 2014
Restoration Advisory Board meets in Haines about old pipeline and tank farm; Regional fishing organizations join forces to strengthen Magnuson-Stevens Act.
KHNS News – Sept. 2, 2014
Alaska has some the slowest internet speeds in the country; Another ferry union avoids a strike; The 31st annual Klondike Road Relay has a recorded field getting ready for Fridays race.
KHNS News – Aug. 20, 2014
A breakdown of local votes in the state primary election; A preview of Thursday's Skagway Assembly meeting; The king summer troll season ends.
KHNS News – August 7, 2014
Sen. Murkowski visits Haines; Visitor injured in bicycle accident with trailer; Juneau whale tour captain arrested for intoxication.
Local News for July 2, 2014
White Pass suspends its plan to spray herbicides along its tracks; Where does Sealaska go from here?
Local news for June 2, 2014
Former representative Bill Thomas decides not to run; King Salmon derby results; How to keep maritime jobs instate; A recap of the North Words Writers Symposium.
Local News for March 31, 2014
Mp3 File:news03-31-14.mp3Ongoing issue about a private heliport on Chilkat Lake Road may go to court; Haines school superintendent search back to square one; Haines resident in the running for Board of Fish appointment; We the People citizen group goes statewide....
Local News for Feb. 27, 2014
Mp3 File:news02-27-14.mp3Helisking companies want to open up more areas to skiing in this low snowfall season; Haines Assembly sets budget priorities; Why does it take so long to mail a local letter? and local communities don't want to be on the hook for...
Local News for Oct. 30, 2013
Mp3 File:news10-30-13.mp3A look back at the fishing season for the Lynn Canal fleet; Can Southeast's timber industry survive while only logging second-growth forests? Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Sept. 10, 2013
Mp3 File:news09-10-13.mp3Suicide Prevention Day; a preview of Southeast Conference; a wrap up of the Klondike Road Relay. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for May 23, 2013
Mp3 File:news05-23-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Skagway and Haines each suffer damaging fires; MTAB discusses shuttle ferries; Small Things Considered. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for April 23, 2013
Mp3 File:news04-23-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A helicopter landing near Mosquito Lake raises questions; Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins visits Haines this week. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for March 21, 2013
Mp3 File:news03-21-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins talks about the oil tax bill; registration for Buckwheat Ski Classic closes; Small Things Considered. Find out more about the Tongess Five-year Review Project Downloadable file...