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Haines’ summer holiday weekend roundup: First Friday and Fourth of July events
Haines has a jam-packed summer holiday weekend coming up, with First Friday artist exhibitions around town as well as celebrating the 4th of July. KHNS’ Corinne Smith has this roundup. This holiday weekend is kicking off with First Friday, with several artists...
Skagway’s school needs a kitchen, the Assembly has an empty seat, and there’s $2 million to spend
The Skagway Assembly meets on Thursday night. The highlights are sure to include: a potential pause on the food truck concept as a stop-gap for the school’s kitchen, further discussion of how to use the NCL Holdings $2 million donation, and how to fill a vacant...
Flood Advisory Alert issued for Chilkat and Klehini Rivers as heatwave produces more run-off
On Monday, the National Weather Service in Juneau issued a flood advisory alert for the Chilkat and Klehini Rivers. KHNS’ Corinne Smith spoke with senior meteorologist Nicole Ferrin, who said it’s caused by warm temperatures and run-off. Nicole Ferrin: “We’ve had some...
Alaska State Senator Jesse Kiehl helps break down the state budget proceedings
The Alaska House of Representatives has staved off a state government shutdown by passing their version of the state budget. Governor Dunleavy has called lawmakers back into special session in August to finalize the budget, and there are several weighty issues left to...
COVID-19 rates continue to surge in Canada’s Yukon Territory
Canada’s Yukon Territory continues to see COVID-19 case rates climb during what officials are now calling the territory’s first wave of the pandemic. Officials announced an additional 44 cases over the weekend bringing the pandemic totals to over 300. KHNS’ Mike...
Moose safety: Stay away from mother moose and young, and never try to ‘rescue’ a baby moose
More people are injured by moose than bears in Alaska each year. Now with the moose calving season coming to an end, Upper Lynn Canal’s wildlife biologists caution the public to be alert of moose and their young, and always keep a distance. While it can be...
Skagway hosts a drag show at Dedman Stage to celebrate Pride month
Skagway is breaking out the drag costumes and rolling out the red carpet this weekend for its first major Pride event of the month. Gigi Monroe and her Juneau-based drag troop The Kings and Queens of Juneau Drag will host the proceedings at the Dedman Stage at Seven...
Haines debates the redevelopment of Lutak Dock, how to pay for it, and the future of the economy
Haines is debating how to renovate the Lutak Dock, how to finance it, and how it will be used. As KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports from the second Lutak Dock town hall, the public heard from potential economic development partners, financial backers, and discussed the...
Clean up of Skagway’s contaminated harbor has stalled yet again
Environmental regulators have made themselves clear: Skagway’s harbor is contaminated with lead and zinc near the ore dock. Over 30 years ago White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, which leases the dock, was told by those regulators to clean it up. White Pass says they...
Community gathers in Haines to honor children, and all those impacted by the violent legacy of Native boarding schools
In Haines, members of the Alaska Native community gathered to honor the children and all those impacted by the violent legacy of Native boarding schools. This follows the discovery of hundreds unmarked graves at at least two former boarding schools in Canada that has...
Newscasts
KHNS News – Feb. 12, 2016
Haines planners approve restaurant, hydro project and helipad; Pribilof educator now in running for Haines Superintendent; Music, history call Haines' Nash to Far North.
KHNS News – Jan. 28, 2016
Accusations against borough clerk called a "vicious witch hunt;" Skagway committee asks municipality for senior-center funding; International Pacific Halibut Commission meets this week in Juneau
KHNS News – Jan. 21, 2016
Preliminary report suggests changes to Haines small boat harbor design; StoryCorps Interview: 'We're not lucky we had a car accident, but we're lucky to live in Haines.'
KHNS News – Nov. 20, 2015
Haines interim police chief to depart Monday; Artist Series: John Hagen.
KHNS News – August 10, 2015
Gov. Bill Walker talks to Chilkoot Indian Association about lands into trust issues; Seven cruise lines face penalties for air emission violations; Skagway tidelands lease vote postponed; Rep. Kito to visit Haines.
KHNS News – Jan. 13, 2015
The Haines School Board votes to discourage putting the Mosquito Lake School property up for sale; Representative Sam Kito talks about his legislative session plans; Tongass Advisory Committee considers how Sealaska's takeover of Tongass land affect the transition to...
KHNS News – Nov. 18, 2014
Haines residents hear about a mountain goat study that could influence heli-skiing policy in the area; Skagway talks trapping; and trace amounts of Fukushima radiation are found in Pacific coastal water.
KHNS News – Oct. 14, 2014
Public meetings on Juneau road project begins; Volunteers help put finishing touches on Skagway's Outdoor Arts Facility; Trident Seafood faces charges; a seafood processor proposes big changes for Sitka's waterfront
Local News for May 22, 2014
Skagway residents express concern about White Pass use of herbicides; Haines
Local News for May 5, 2014
State agrees a broken water pipe is likely cause of Skagway dock sinking; Consumers across state weigh in on AP&Ts proposed rate increase; Dry weather prompts fire warnings.
Local News for March 13, 2014
Mp3 File:news_3-13-14.mp3A reconsideration puts new heli-ski areas back on the agenda; new laws expand ATV and snowmachine use on Haines Borough roads; Alaska author brings stories of ancient Alaska lands to the Upper Lynn Canal. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Oct. 23, 2013
Mp3 File:news10-23-13.mp3Local hunting guide sentenced in federal court; Haines election stands up to an investigation and results are certified. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Aug. 27, 2013
Mp3 File:News08-27-13.mp3Interview with Gov. Sean Parnell; record pink salmon numbers; the man who swallowed a toe. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Aug. 13, 2013
Mp3 File:newsecond08-13-13.mp3Hikers rescued off Mount Ripinsky; the slate of candidates is set for Skagway elections; a federal forest chief visits Southeast; herbicide use continues to raise concerns in communities. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for Aug. 7, 2013
Mp3 File:news08-07-13.mp3Pullen Creek sees strong king salmon return; Communities continue to voice concern over the state's use of herbicides; Metlakatla canoe voyage. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for July 11, 2013
Mp3 File:news07-11-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Apollo Medi Trans insurance in limbo; a wolf chases a cyclist in Yukon; local author makes NYT best seller list. Read more about the cyclist chased by a wolf in Yukon. Downloadable file (optional):
Local News for May 8, 2013
Mp3 File:news05-08-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Local law enforcement assist out of state authorities in arresting a man in Haines wanted for murder in Utah; Haines School District adopts its budget. For more information on the man arrested for a Utah...
Local News for May 2, 2013
Mp3 File:news05-02-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer A permit violation by a local heliski company is referred to the Department of Justice; a regional Native council suffers the effects of federal sequestration; our weekly essay feature. Downloadable file...
Local News for March 13, 2013
Mp3 File:news03-13-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer The Haines Borough Assembly postpones a discussion about the Haines Police Department; Skagway's new state representative, Rep. Beth Kertulla, calls some legislation this session just plain crazy; the fast...
Local News for Jan. 21, 2013
Mp3 File:news01-21-13.mp3Broadcaster: Margaret Friedenauer Legislator's discuss changes to the Alaska Class Ferry; An Alcan 200 wrap-up; A weekend basketball recap. Downloadable file (optional):