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Multiple Skagway residents test positive for COVID-19
Skagway officials have reported that two local residents tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. These are the first confirmed cases in Skagway since June 21. The unnamed people are reportedly isolating and the municipality says more information will be available...
Haines may have a new permanent borough manager, plus the Assembly authorizes federal relief aid for storm debris removal, a seasonal sales tax on the ballot and more
Haines may have its first permanent borough manager in more than a year. The Assembly voted unanimously to offer Annette Kreitzer the job, pending contract negotiations. The Haines Assembly has also finalized a ballot measure that would create a sliding scale sales...
Haines meets borough manager candidate Annette Kreitzer in-person
The Haines borough manager finalist Annette Kreitzer arrived in Haines on Monday for a town visit, and appeared at the Library for a public meet and greet. KHNS’ Corinne Smith filed this profile. Haines residents had an opportunity to meet Annette Kreitzer in-person...
Skagway welcomes the first large cruise ship in nearly two years
The first large cruise ship in 20 months arrived in Skagway to fanfare and song on Tuesday morning. This, just one day after a passenger tested positive for coronavirus onboard. While the captain of the ship explained how the protocols are designed to keep people...
Haines Assembly to vote on borough manager hire, discuss a seasonal sales tax, restructuring the Sheldon Museum and more
The Haines Assembly will meet Tuesday evening to discuss a seasonal sales tax, restructuring the Sheldon Museum, and will vote on hiring its sole finalist for the borough manager job. KHNS’ Corinne Smith checked in with Haines Mayor Douglas Olerud about what’s to...
A passenger on the Celebrity Millennium tests positive for COVID-19
At least one passenger aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in Southeast Alaska has tested positive for COVID-19. The unidentified guest onboard the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship, which is due to dock in Skagway on Tuesday morning, was reportedly fully vaccinated...
Haines borough manager candidate to visit next week, new hire could be announced as early as Tuesday
Over the last week, the Haines Assembly went from 10 borough manager applicants to just one in the running for the chief administrative job. As KHNS’s Corinne Smith reports, a new hire could be announced as early as Tuesday, July 26. Haines has been without a...
Skagway hosts its annual household hazardous waste collection event this weekend
We’ve all got that old can of paint or a couple of old fluorescent light tubes hanging around the house. This weekend, if you’re in Skagway, you can safely dispose of them for free. Building contractor Mike Healy said he’s bringing a bunch of materials leftover from...
Haines Little League ends summer season on a high
The Haines Little League played final games of the season Wednesday evening to packed stands at Oslund Park. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports, there was high turnout this summer and even higher spirits. It’s a cool summer evening and a large crowd has filled the...
Skagway’s Fairway Market sold to regional chain
Skagway’s Fairway Market has been a family business for sixty-three years, but this month it was sold to a regional grocery chain that specializes in serving remote areas of Alaska. Sixty-plus years is a long tenure for a grocery store. But the new owners of Fairway...
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Local News for May 20, 2013
Mp3 File:news05-20-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer State rail meetings in Skagway and Haines; the Tongass Futures Roundtable shuts down; Sealaska land bill; state track meet results. Downloadable file (optional):
Local news for March 19, 2013
Mp3 File:news03-19-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Haines Borough property assessments; Gold Medal tournament update. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Feb. 28, 2013
Mp3 File:news02-28-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Legislators question new shuttle ferry designs; should Yukoners pay resident fees for fishing licenses? Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Jan. 24, 2013
Mp3 File:news01-24-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer The Sheldon Museum wants your history; Haines students learning about mining; Glacier Bears and Panther basketball teams are busy this week. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 8, 2012
Mp3 File:news10-8-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Skagway assembly wrap up; Haines borough assembly preview; Moose season wrap up; Political coverage on KHNS this week.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News For Sept. 20, 2012
Mp3 File:news9-20-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A communications blackout across the Yukon; Update on moose season; The International Day of Peace is Friday.Downloadable file (optional):
Local News 8-16-12
Mp3 File:news8-16-12.mp3 Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Viking Cove lawsuit; Southeast Natives head to the Southwest’s Indian Market in Santa Fe Downloadable file (optional):
KHNS News – Aug. 23, 2016
Haines Chamber of Commerce votes down new nonprofit bylaws; After a turbulent transition, Wings of Alaska-Fjord Flying Service works toward reinvention; Wrangell boatyard bustles with success
KHNS News – June 21, 2016
Hikers turned back on Chilkoot Trail due to bear incident; DEC: Herbicide spraying unlikely to jeopardize water testing waiver; Retreating Yukon glacier makes river disappear.
KHNS News – May 18, 2016
Juneau man accused of murder in Excursion Inlet is former Arizona state lawmaker; First cruise ship arrives in Haines; Fire destroys old bunkhouse in Haines; Packed agenda for Skagway assembly meeting
KHNS News – April 18, 2016
A bear mauling outside of Haines leaves one injured; Unlikely neighbors work out concerns in planning committee; Nonprofit study show positive economic impacts; Borough budget on the schedule of Skagway assembly meeting
KHNS News – April 11, 2016
Chilkoot River land dispute trial begins in Haines; Skagway Assembly upholds mayor's veto on construction oversight contract; Small boat harbor 95% design plans go to Haines Assembly for approval.
KHNS News – March 14, 2016
Haines EMT describes ‘powerful’ experience of helping refugees in Greece; Skagway readies to host the largest cruise ship yet
KHNS News – Feb. 5, 2016
Skagway assembly member signs guilty plea to federal tax charges; Skagway officials to discuss port's future with DOT and White Pass; Study details value of Alaska Marine Highway System.
KHNS News – Dec. 18, 2015
Museum votes to reverse name change, back to Sheldon; Ideas flow at community ferry meeting; Army presents data on contamination at former Haines fuel terminal.
KHNS News – Dec. 1, 2015
Comments are being sought on Constantine’s plan to expand exploration; Haines School Board votes to extend the search for its next superintendent
KHNS News – Oct. 20, 2015
Skagway ponders next steps after tidelands lease rejection; Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center set to open doors in spring.
KHNS News – Sept. 14, 2015
Haines Planning Commission makes recommendations on harbor expansion design; Refurbished Coast Guard biomass boilers on their way to Haines.
KHNS News – August 17, 2015
Haines planning commission votes to recommend speed study on Mud Bay Rd.; Haines School welcomes 10 new teachers and admins.
KHNS News – May 14, 2015
Haines Borough considers a program to waive docking fees for cruise ships; Klukwan students head out on their own.