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July 5, 2024

Skagwegians gathered to celebrate the opening of their new dock, the biggest capital project in municipal history. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson explored the infrastructure and has this report.

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July 5, 2024
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July 3rd, 2024

The limited space and availability of housing in Skagway has forced many seasonal employees into sub-standard housing situations. McCluskey speaks with public safety, mental health providers, and locals about the “close quarters,” and the affect it has on workers. This is Episode four of “The Skagway Shuffle.”

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July 3rd, 2024
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Newscast – July 2nd 2024

The Chilkoot corridor is in the spotlight again after the assembly asked a local tour operator to stay away from the area. At issue is human impact on the bears that feed there. The matter has been discussed for decades, and is unlikely to be resolved soon. 

 

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Newscast - July 2nd 2024
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Newscast – July 1st 2024

A Haines student placed high at a western wrestling championship. He is spending the summer traveling with the Alaska team. And, it was a busy weekend for bird rescuers in Haines. Two eagles and one sapsucker needed help, and kind humans stepped up, but one eagle didn’t make it.

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Newscast - July 1st 2024
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Newscast – June 27 2024

At its last meeting, the Haines borough assembly discussed whether to reissue a permit to a gravel pit on Lutak road. The Assembly voted against, and the matter may be headed for the courts. And The Haines borough is considering requesting that nonprofits collect sales tax on some of their transactions. The assembly received strong push back from the community at its last meeting, but they sent the discussion forward to the finance committee.

 

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Newscast - June 27 2024
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Newscast – June 26th, 2024

Today in the news, the third episode in Molly McClusky’s series on Skagway Housing. Today, Molly tackles who (or what) is considered “Essential” in a small rural community, and the difficulty for them to maintain secure housing in order to provide essential services.

 

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Newscast - June 26th, 2024
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Newscast – June 25 2024

The state of Alaska is rescuing the Haines borough from financial hot waters. But, that assistance is contingent on the borough’s continued efforts to resolve the original shortfall. And, the draft winter ferry schedule is out. 

 

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Newscast - June 25 2024
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Newscast – June 24 2024

The Haines borough is seeking to hire dispatchers. Staffing is down, but the current dispatchers are putting in extra hours to make sure no emergency goes unanswered. And, the Southeast State Fair announced the headliners of this year’s event.

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Newscast - June 24 2024
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