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Haines Borough Mayor Douglas Olerud provides update on latest emergency response efforts
December 03, 2020 23:32Landslides caused by heavy rainfall destroyed several homes in Haines on Wednesday. Multiple areas of the borough were evacuated. Search and rescue teams are currently working to locate Haines residents David Simmons and Janae Larson. State and national resources have been mobilized to respond to the landslides. Haines Borough Mayor Douglas Olerud said right now […] The post Haines Borough Mayor Douglas Olerud provides update on latest emergency response efforts first appeared on KHNS Radi...
Four Haines residents found safe; two still missing after mudslide
December 03, 2020 19:01Alaska State Troopers confirms two Haines residents are still missing Thursday morning after a mudslide tore through Beach Road. All other have been located safe. State geologists are en route to the slide zone to determine the risk of searching the mudslide. This is a developing story. Check back for updates The post Four Haines residents found safe; two still missing after mudslide first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Evacuations and a search for 6 missing after rains prompt large landslide in Haines
December 03, 2020 09:31Alaska State Troopers and the Haines Volunteer Fire Department evacuated residents by boat Wednesday afternoon after a 600-foot slide crashed through a stretch of homes. Searchers are looking for people who may be trapped in the debris. “All sudden, we’d heard ‘woosh!’ We looked up and the mountainside’s coming down and we just ripped out there,” […] The post Evacuations and a search for 6 missing after rains prompt large landslide in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Regional backup to join Haines first responders in search for missing residents after mudslides
December 03, 2020 09:14 - 5.25 MBOfficials in Haines say six people are feared missing after record-breaking rainfall triggered a massive mudslide that destroyed houses along Beach Road a mile south of the Southeast community’s downtown core. Reinforcements are arriving Thursday to help with the search and recovery effort. Haines Fire Chief Al Giddings led around two dozen rescue volunteers along […] The post Regional backup to join Haines first responders in search for missing residents after mudslides first appeared on ...
Newscast – December 2, 2020
December 03, 2020 03:41 - 134 MBUp to six are missing after mudslides tear through Beach Road in Haines and a Skagway roads update. The post Newscast - December 2, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 2, 2020
December 03, 2020 03:13 - 11 MBHeavy flooding and mudslides destroy several homes, leaving some residents missing among the wreckage; Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata provides an update on flooding and road blockages in Skagway. The post Newscast - December 2, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Flooding damages homes and covers roads with debris in Haines
December 02, 2020 20:44Severe flooding in Haines has damaged homes and prevented travel on numerous roads. One residence was swept by a mudslide and at least one other house was evacuated due to flooding Wednesday morning. Haines resident Shori Heaton said her parents’ home at the end of Lutak Road was swept by a mudslide around 6 am […] The post Flooding damages homes and covers roads with debris in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Flooding from heavy rains closes multiple roads in Haines
December 02, 2020 17:33Heavy rains over the past two days have caused flooding and moved debris onto roadways in Haines. At 7 pm on Tuesday, the Haines Borough Police Department first notified residents of a mudslide on Anway Road with water and debris on Piedad Road as well. Throughout the night, multiple roads became washed out. At least […] The post Flooding from heavy rains closes multiple roads in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 1, 2020
December 02, 2020 02:51 - 11 MBDahl Memorial Clinic offers drive through COVID-19 testing after identifying a cluster of cases in Skagway; Dyea Townsite Road closes after heavy snow brings down trees; Statewide election results are in, but there is no breakdown of how specific communities voted; Deadline to comment on critical whale habitat set for January 15. The post Newscast - December 1, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 30, 2020
December 01, 2020 01:47 - 11 MBSkagway continues to shelter in place; Haines Parks and Rec Committee looks to improve opportunity for winter recreation; Matson donates shipping to Alaska food banks. The post Newscast - November 30, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
KHNS is experiencing difficulties with its broadcast equipment
November 30, 2020 20:27KHNS has been experiencing difficulties with its radio broadcast. Some of our equipment is not functioning correctly. We apologize for the inconvenience. Our live internet stream is clear and available on the khns.org home page under Listen Live. The post KHNS is experiencing difficulties with its broadcast equipment first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway extends shelter in place order by a week after identifying third active COVID-19 case
November 28, 2020 20:31Skagway Emergency Operations Center has extended its shelter in place order by a week after a third active case of COVID-19 was identified on November 27. According to a press release, the EOC is extending the shelter in place until 6 p.m. Friday, December 4. Under a shelter in place, residents are asked to limit […] The post Skagway extends shelter in place order by a week after identifying third active COVID-19 case first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 25, 2020
November 26, 2020 02:15 - 11 MBSkagway considers a travel mandate; Even the eagles didn’t show up to the cancelled Alaska Bald Eagle Festival this year. The post Newscast - November 25, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Not even the bald eagles came to the cancelled Alaska Bald Eagle Festival
November 26, 2020 02:15 - 5.59 MBThe annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival in Haines usually draws visitors from around the continent. It was cancelled due to COVID-19 this year and even the eagles didn’t show up. It is touted as the largest congregation of eagles in the world. They’re drawn by the thousands to this confluence where the Tsirku River, warmed […] The post Not even the bald eagles came to the cancelled Alaska Bald Eagle Festival first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Alaska Court System looks for new spaces to house Skagway’s court
November 25, 2020 02:24 - 2.44 MBThe Alaska Court System is exploring options for a space that could house Skagway’s court offices. The court may be moving from its current location next to the borough assembly chambers. Skagway Court Clerk Jan Tronrud said the court has been run out of the McCabe Building since it was renovated in 2000. “There’s a […] The post Alaska Court System looks for new spaces to house Skagway's court first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 24, 2020
November 25, 2020 01:51 - 11 MBHealth officials warn that hospitals are struggling with the number of healthcare workers who cannot work due to COVID-19; CDC increases severity of warning against cruise travel; Skagway court looks at options for a new space; Skagway Assembly retools community funding grant criteria; ADF&G closes goat hunting on the Takhin Ridge. The post Newscast - November 24, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
CDC issues its strongest recommendation against cruise travel
November 25, 2020 01:01The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention increased the severity of its warning against cruise ship travel. The Level 4 warning is the agency’s strongest recommendation against cruise travel. It means there is a “very high level of COVID-19” aboard cruise ships and that all people should avoid cruise travel worldwide. The increase comes a […] The post CDC issues its strongest recommendation against cruise travel first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
The Skagway News plans to return to a printed paper
November 24, 2020 01:58 - 2.59 MBThe Skagway News moved to online publishing this March due to COVID-19. But help from federal and local relief grants could put the paper back in print next year. When Gretchen Wehmhoff and Melinda Munson took over the Skagway News,they didn’t expect a pandemic to undercut their business model or for border closures to cut […] The post The Skagway News plans to return to a printed paper first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 23, 2020
November 24, 2020 01:38 - 11 MBSkagway extends its shelter in place order due to a second active case of COVID-19; The Skagway News plans to return to a printed paper next year; Southeast’s pink and chum salmon harvest could be closer to average The post Newscast - November 23, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
KHNS Thanksgiving Holiday Programming Thursday Nov 26th and Friday Nov 27th
November 23, 2020 23:30Stay tuned for special holiday programming this week, as KHNS staff and volunteers have the day off Thursday and Friday. Thursday will celebrate food and family with Thanksgiving specials throughout the day, including the Splendid Tables Turkey Confidential at 10am, a food themed country music special at 1pm, and don’t miss Arlo Guthrie with Alice’s […] The post KHNS Thanksgiving Holiday Programming Thursday Nov 26th and Friday Nov 27th first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway extends shelter in place after identifying second active case of COVID-19
November 23, 2020 19:11Skagway’s Emergency Operations Center extended its shelter in place order by four days after a second active case of COVID-19 was identified over the weekend. On Saturday, the Dahl Memorial Clinic was notified that a second Skagway resident had tested positive for COVID-19. According to a press release from the municipality, officials with the Division […] The post Skagway extends shelter in place after identifying second active case of COVID-19 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 20, 2020
November 21, 2020 00:06 - 11 MBSkagway expands COVID-19 testing for school staff and students, ends shelter in place on Monday; Fishermen wait on state to develop plan for spending millions in federal fishery relief dollars. The post Newscast - November 20, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Tlingit artist from Juneau designs stamp for the U.S. Postal Service
November 20, 2020 17:57The artwork of a Tlingit artist from Juneau will be featured on a new postage stamp set for distribution next year. Rico Lanáat’ Worl is the founder of Trickster Company, a design shop based in Juneau that incorporates traditional Northwest Coast Art into everything from T-shirts and stickers to skateboard decks and basketballs. He said […] The post Tlingit artist from Juneau designs stamp for the U.S. Postal Service first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 19, 2020
November 20, 2020 02:11 - 11 MBCDC requires mock sailings before cruise ships can return to service; New USPS postage stamp will feature formline design from Juneau Tlingit artist; Haines Chamber of Commerce partners with Royal Carribean for Christmas light contest. The post Newscast - November 19, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
KHNS Lynn Canal Voice
November 20, 2020 00:52Head on over to the KHNS Lynn Canal Voice page for the latest roundtable discussion from the KHNS News Team: https://khns.org/news/lynn-canal-voice The post KHNS Lynn Canal Voice first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 18, 2020
November 19, 2020 02:11 - 12.3 MBCruise Lines International Association continues work with the CDC on health protocols for cruise ship tourism; Behavioral health clinician John Hischer offers advice on maintaining emotional health during the pandemic. The post Newscast - November 18, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Local Fish and Game advisory committee asks BLM to consider restrictions on heliskiing
November 18, 2020 22:39 - 4.29 MBThis summer the Alaska Department of Fish and Game closed mountain goat hunting in the Takinsha Ridge and Kicking Horse areas near Haines due to a decline in the population. Now a local advisory committee is asking the Bureau of Land Management to consider restrictions on heliskiing until the goat population recovers. Last month the […] The post Local Fish and Game advisory committee asks BLM to consider restrictions on heliskiing first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 17, 2020
November 18, 2020 02:44 - 11 MBSkagway shelters in place for 7 days following positive COVID-19 case; Local biologists assist the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indians with its water quality testing program; Hoonah sees its first COVID-19 cases. The post Newscast - November 17, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
KHNS News Drive is Underway through December 2nd!
November 18, 2020 02:30The KHNS News Drive has begun! We’re quietly asking for your support through December 1st, then we’ll turn up the volume for a one day LIVE DRIVE on air Wednesday, December 2nd. You can make your gift right here using the “Donate Now” button (top right of the home page) or by calling 907 983-2853 […] The post KHNS News Drive is Underway through December 2nd! first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Tribal water monitoring to continue in Haines area despite COVID-19 limitations
November 18, 2020 01:48 - 3.35 MBThe Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes usually sends a representative to test water in the Haines Borough each month. As Covid-19 cases mount and hospital capacity dwindles in Alaska, they’re suspending that travel. They’re contracting with local biologists to keep the program running. The bad news is the biologists at the Central […] The post Tribal water monitoring to continue in Haines area despite COVID-19 limitations first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
New COVID-19 case identified in Skagway, residents advised to shelter in place
November 17, 2020 03:09Skagway’s emergency operations center announced that a new positive case of COVID-19 had been identified in Skagway on Monday. The EOC advised Skagway residents to shelter in place until contact tracing is complete. That means limiting activity, travel, and business functions to only the most basic and essential needs. According to the EOC, the Municipality of […] The post New COVID-19 case identified in Skagway, residents advised to shelter in place first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 16, 2020
November 17, 2020 01:48 - 11 MBA local advisory committee is asking the Bureau of Land Management to consider restrictions on heliskiing until the goat population recovers; Upper Lynn Canal Schools remain open as state tightens COVID-19 restrictions. The post Newscast - November 16, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Upper Lynn Canal Schools remain open as state tightens COVID-19 restrictions
November 17, 2020 01:45Alaska is in the red zone for COVID-19, But a lack of cases in the Upper Lynn Canal means its schools can stay open. Alaskans received emergency SMS warnings from the state last week as Governor Mike Dunleavy tightened COVID-19 restrictions in response to its rapid spread. State employees are asked to work from home […] The post Upper Lynn Canal Schools remain open as state tightens COVID-19 restrictions first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 13, 2020
November 14, 2020 01:12 - 11 MBLocal tribes take more health precautions following an emergency COVID-19 alert from the governor; Former Haines dispatcher completes police training to join HBPD; New video game set in Southeast Alaska aims at more realistic depiction of Native culture. The post Newscast - November 13, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 12, 2020
November 13, 2020 01:58 - 11 MBGovernor Dunleavy issues emergency alert urging Alaskans to take more precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19; Juneau COVID-19 testing machine to arrive in December; Navy receives permission for more marine testing in Southeast Alaska; Chilkat Valley Community Foundation awards $28,000 to local nonprofits. The post Newscast - November 12, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Fish and Game raises concerns over record high number of brown bear kills in Haines
November 13, 2020 00:21 - 5.56 MBResearchers and managers with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game presented grim data about brown bears in Haines on Monday. High mortality rates have wildlife biologists concerned about the future of the local population. A record number of bears have been killed in defense of life and property this year. Anthony Crupi has been […] The post Fish and Game raises concerns over record high number of brown bear kills in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
LCB Board Meeting
November 12, 2020 23:09The Lynn Canal Board of Directors next meeting is on November 18th, 5:30pm via zoom. Here is the link: Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83372827806?pwd=ekdUTzdDS1FtQmZNckZjdzRCU2xDUT09 Meeting ID: 833 7282 7806 Passcode: 453544 This is a public meeting open to all. The post LCB Board Meeting first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 11, 2020
November 12, 2020 01:09 - 11 MBHaines Borough Assembly approves contract for new public safety building design; Sealaska Heritage Institute receives grant to digitize massive archive of Tlingit and Haida language materials. The post Newscast - November 11, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 10, 2020
November 11, 2020 01:09 - 11 MBADF&G officials raise concerns about high bear mortality rate in Haines; Sitka schools close temporarily after local surge in coronavirus cases. The post Newscast - November 10, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 9, 2020
November 10, 2020 01:29 - 11 MBHaines Borough sees a drop in revenue in 2020; Skagway residents confront the borough assembly over police chief’s departure; Skagway School board president John Hischer recognized by Alaska Superintendents Association for his service to the community. The post Newscast - November 9, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 6, 2020
November 07, 2020 00:57 - 8.24 MBSEARHC ends free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; Avalanche experts talk about how to stay safe in the snow. The post Newscast - November 6, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 5, 2020
November 06, 2020 01:40 - 8.24 MBBLM finalizes rules for Alaska Native Veteran land allotment program; Wood prices spike as pandemic slows down supply. The post Newscast - November 5, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Lumber prices start to level off after skyrocketing this summer
November 06, 2020 01:33 - 4.42 MBThere are a few jobs that have stayed steady through the pandemic, and contracting is one of them. But pandemic slowdowns in the supply chain mean the cost of doing business has gone up. COVID-19 had a serious impact on the wood products industry down south. Logging is not exactly compatible with social distancing. Mills […] The post Lumber prices start to level off after skyrocketing this summer first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
New assembly and mayor tasked with finding the next Haines Borough Manager
November 05, 2020 23:11 - 3.67 MB5 months have passed since the Haines Borough Assembly fired former borough manager Debra Schnabel. The borough has yet to post a job advertisement for the position. The newly elected mayor and assembly have been tasked with finding the next manager. In October, the borough manager’s job description was updated based on recommendations from the […] The post New assembly and mayor tasked with finding the next Haines Borough Manager first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines pool reopens after six-month closure
November 05, 2020 20:46The Haines Borough Pool will reopened Thursday after a long hiatus. It had been closed since March. Initially, the borough closed it due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Then the pool was drained for repairs. In June, staff were temporarily laid off as a cost-saving measure. Recently, the borough hired two employees to […] The post Haines pool reopens after six-month closure first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
State Department of Elections reports partial, unofficial 2020 election results
November 05, 2020 01:41The state’s Department of Elections has reported unofficial election results. These are only partial election results–they don’t include absentee ballots. You can find some election day results on the Haines and Skagway borough websites. The KHNS newsroom is waiting for more information before we begin to parse local results. The post State Department of Elections reports partial, unofficial 2020 election results first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway Traditional Council and Municipality of Skagway to increase partnership
November 05, 2020 01:36 - 3.18 MBSkagway Traditional Council and the Municipality of Skagway are moving towards a closer working relationship. The federally recognized tribal government for Skagway Tlingit and Haida members requested an increased partnership with the Municipality of Skagway this week. Skagway Traditional Council President Jaime Bricker says the council’s mission is to nurture and protect tribal members and […] The post Skagway Traditional Council and Municipality of Skagway to increase partnership first ap...
Newscast – November 4, 2020
November 05, 2020 01:28 - 8.24 MBThe Haines pool to reopen; Skagway commits to greater partnership with Skagway Traditional Council; Partial election results are available at the state website. The post Newscast - November 4, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 3, 2020
November 04, 2020 02:14 - 11 MBHaines school student tests positive for COVID-19; 5 months after firing the former Haines Borough manager, the Haines assembly has still not advertised the vacancy; Hyder residents given special exemption for Canadian border closure. The post Newscast - November 3, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Election Coverage Blog from NPR
November 04, 2020 01:15See results as reported by Associated Press through NPR’s Live Election Blog right here Loading… Loading… The post Election Coverage Blog from NPR first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.