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Bear charges boy outside his Haines home
November 04, 2020 00:03A Haines family got their Halloween scare early this year, when a large bear charged a young man all the way up to the family’s front porch. As KHNS’ Claire Stremple reports, they’re among the record number of bear interactions this season. Walther Jim’s mom had four pounds of meat simmering in pasta sauce […] The post Bear charges boy outside his Haines home first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines student tests positive for COVID-19, school to remain open
November 03, 2020 21:50A Haines High School student tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. But District Superintendent Roy Getchell says it won’t be necessary to close school. “Since the student was not at school during the contagious period, it is not necessary to close the school,” he wrote in an email to parents. He added that state Public […] The post Haines student tests positive for COVID-19, school to remain open first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 2, 2020
November 03, 2020 02:00 - 11 MBAn essential worker that spent time in Haines tests positive for COVID-19; Bears are still hungry in Haines; Cleanup efforts at a Canadian mine site take a step forward; Heavy snowfall prompts warnings from Haines police; Yukon Territory does not “fall back” this year. The post Newscast - November 2, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Blizzard blows through the Lynn Canal leaving behind deep snow drifts
November 03, 2020 01:09Local residents picked up their snow shovels for the first time in months after a blizzard blew through the Lynn Canal Sunday evening. Approximately 16 inches of snow fell in Haines overnight, according to the National Weather Service with winds gusting up to 31 miles per hour. 14 inches fell in Skagway with 25 mile […] The post Blizzard blows through the Lynn Canal leaving behind deep snow drifts first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Water plant consultant tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to Haines
November 03, 2020 00:58The Haines Borough announced Monday that a woman from Anchorage working at the borough’s water plant tested positive for COVID-19. According to interim borough manager Alekka Fullerton, a consultant from Anchorage was conducting leak detection work at the wastewater treatment plant last week. Fullerton said the consultant left Haines on Friday and tested positive after […] The post Water plant consultant tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS ...
Haines and Skagway EOC’s recommend health precautions while trick or treating
October 31, 2020 00:58Ghosts, goblins and ghouls of all kinds will take to the streets in search of treats this Halloween. But local health officials are asking these monsters to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are a few ways that households and trick or treaters can prepare for a safe Halloween. Haines EOC incident […] The post Haines and Skagway EOC's recommend health precautions while trick or treating first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 30, 2020
October 31, 2020 00:53 - 11 MBCDC lifts no sail order; Haines and Skagway EOC’s recommend health precautions for trick or treaters. The post Newscast - October 30, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Cruise ban ends, but the coast isn’t clear for the 2021 season in Alaska
October 30, 2020 23:05 - 13.9 MBThe federal government released a plan for cruise ships to resume sailings in U.S. waters on Friday, but the 2021 cruise ship season in Alaska is far from a sure thing. The federal government’s 7-month ban on cruising has officially come to an end. But that doesn’t mean the cruise industry has a clear path […] The post Cruise ban ends, but the coast isn’t clear for the 2021 season in Alaska first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 29, 2020
October 30, 2020 00:20Klukwan-born Tlingit elder David Katzeek died Wednesday at age 78; The Haines Borough approves more CARES Act spending; The Haines Borough School Board votes to keep COVID-19 precautions in place as case counts rise statewide. The post Newscast - October 29, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
HBSD school board votes to continue COVID-19 precautions as case counts rise statewide
October 30, 2020 00:17The Haines Borough School District came through its first quarter without any reported cases of COVID-19. The school board voted to maintain safety protocols at its Thursday meeting. Superintendent Roy Getchell said that was because they’re successful. “We’re really working hard to make a stand here. And that stand is for in person learning and […] The post HBSD school board votes to continue COVID-19 precautions as case counts rise statewide first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
New active case of COVID-19 in Haines
October 29, 2020 16:22The Haines Borough Emergency Operations Center announced Wednesday that a Haines resident has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the EOC, the patient is a woman between the ages of 20 and 29 who is symptomatic. Contact tracing by the state’s Division of Public Health has begun and the individual is quarantining. Those displaying COVID-19 […] The post New active case of COVID-19 in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Fire destroys garage used as a metal working shop in Haines
October 29, 2020 00:59 - 2.03 MBA fire destroyed a garage at a residence in Haines on Saturday. No one was harmed by the blaze. The local fire department believes it may have been sparked by an electrical malfunction. The Haines Volunteer Fire Department was notified of a structure fire on Highland Drive shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday. Residents reported […] The post Fire destroys garage used as a metal working shop in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 28, 2020
October 29, 2020 00:40 - 11 MBFire destroys metal working shop in Haines; Haines Borough collects data on cost of bear damage; Haines Borough Assembly weighs in on recommended health precautions for incoming travelers. The post Newscast - October 28, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough collects data, seeks help with bear problem
October 29, 2020 00:28 - 3.26 MBIt’s been a record-shattering year for human-bear interaction in Haines. Now, borough administration is asking residents to report the bear damages they’ve sustained this season. The Haines Borough has had enough with the bears. Borough Clerk and acting manager Alekka Fullerton said she needs data to let elected officials know what Haines has gone through […] The post Haines Borough collects data, seeks help with bear problem first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 27, 2020
October 28, 2020 00:43 - 11 MBContact tracing for active COVID-19 cases is complete in Skagway; The Municipality of Skagway names an interim chief of police; Haines Glacier Bears volleyball team to compete against costume-clad staff; Halloween “hollusions” projections are a socially distant event in Skagway. The post Newscast - October 27, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Glacier Bears volleyball team takes on the school staff in exhibition match
October 28, 2020 00:26 - 3.16 MBThis year the Haines Glacier Bears volleyball team has not been able to travel to competitions in other communities because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, they have been playing in scrimmages against their peers. This week they will go head to head with school staff during a special Halloween match. The volleyball team has been […] The post Haines Glacier Bears volleyball team takes on the school staff in exhibition match first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Halloween Rock School Special
October 27, 2020 23:08Tune in for a 4 hour Halloween special this weekend! Saturday night will be the one and only Trainwreck as your teacher for Rok Skul from 8pm to Midnight. The post Halloween Rock School Special first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Local pastor experiments with short range radio in Klukwan
October 27, 2020 06:02A new community radio station is being developed in Klukwan. The village’s local pastor recently acquired a short range radio transmitter for the community. Klukwan residents can pick up the signal by tuning in to 107.7 fm. Pastor Jami Campbell said community radio is a new endeavor for her. She was inspired by another pastor […] The post Local pastor experiments with short range radio in Klukwan first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 26, 2020
October 27, 2020 01:21 - 11 MBThe number of COVID-19 cases in Alaska surges; Haines residents get a chance to test for drivers’ licenses after a long wait; Lawsuit seeks to block wolf trapping this November after over half the population was hunted last year. The post Newscast - October 26, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough contracts private company to give road tests
October 27, 2020 00:53Haines drivers-to-be will have a chance to take their behind the wheel tests this week—after a long wait. COVID-19 precautions have delayed and cancelled a list of things so long that it’s almost easier to name the exceptions. Behind the wheel tests for driver’s licenses is not among them. Those ceased when the DMV closed […] The post Haines Borough contracts private company to give road tests first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Alaska Supreme Court affirms Klukwan as home for disputed Tlingit artifacts
October 26, 2020 18:01A collection of artifacts from the Tlingit Frog House Clan can continue to be displayed in a Klukwan museum. That’s despite a legal challenge that reached Alaska’s highest court. The state’s Supreme Court has apparently ended a decades-old dispute over control of art treasures. When Frog House clan members disputed the sale of artifacts to […] The post Alaska Supreme Court affirms Klukwan as home for disputed Tlingit artifacts first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway man with COVID-19 shares name with public to improve contact tracing
October 25, 2020 02:08Last week the Municipality of Skagway announced its first outbreak of COVID-19. There are currently five active cases. One of the people who tested positive let the municipality share his name with the public to speed up efforts to trace his contacts. Last week Mike O’Daniel learned he had been in contact with someone who […] The post Skagway man with COVID-19 shares name with public to improve contact tracing first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway extends shelter in place after COVID-19 case count rises to 9
October 24, 2020 04:30The Dahl Memorial Clinic identified four new active cases of COVID-19 in Skagway on Friday. That brings the total number of active cases to nine. According to a press release from the Municipality of Skagway, two of the new cases are believed to have been transmitted through community spread. The State Department of Public Health […] The post Skagway extends shelter in place after COVID-19 case count rises to 9 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 23, 2020
October 24, 2020 00:45 - 11 MBSkagway’s COVID-19 case count jumps to seven; Alaska Supreme Court affirms Klukwan as the home for disputed Tlingit artifacts; Development of a Klukwan radio station is underway. The post Newscast - October 23, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 22, 2020
October 23, 2020 00:48 - 11 MBDrama, Debate and Forensics goes virtual during the pandemic; Close contacts of COVID patients refuse to quarantine because they won’t get paid time off. The post Newscast - October 22, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 21, 2020
October 22, 2020 00:19 - 11 MBSkagway’s police chief departs abruptly; Haines hires a new pool manager; Expect to seethe Aurora Borealis in the night sky this week; Juneau’s COVID-19 case count continues to rise. The post Newscast - October 21, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s police chief out after 16 years
October 21, 2020 22:16Skagway’s police chief of 16 years says he’s resigned at the request of the municipality. Ray Leggett told KHNS that he was asked to resign on Tuesday. The municipality has confirmed Leggett is no longer employed, but so far has refused to say more. Borough manager Brad Ryan will serve as the department head until […] The post Skagway's police chief out after 16 years first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Early voting for the national election begins in Haines and Skagway
October 21, 2020 01:25 - 3.62 MBEarly voting for the November 3 general election began in Haines and Skagway on Tuesday. Municipal officials have been busy running voting booths out of their offices. This year Upper Lynn Canal voters will choose a U.S. Senator, a U.S. Representative and the president of the United States. There are also two statewide ballot measures: […] The post Early voting for the national election begins in Haines and Skagway first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 20, 2020
October 21, 2020 01:01 - 11 MBDemand for food assistance increases in Skagway; Early voting begins in the Upper Lynn Canal; Alaska tries to sell its fast ferries. The post Newscast - October 20, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
U.S. Presidential and AK Congressional Debates live on KHNS
October 20, 2020 23:59The final debate between presidential nominees Donald Trump and Joe Biden will take place this Thursday, Ocotber 22nd. It will air live on KHNS at 5pm, with live video streaming coverage and fact checking from NPR, right here. Then, later that evening will be a debate between Alaska Representative Don Young and challenger Alyse Galvin. […] The post U.S. Presidential and AK Congressional Debates live on KHNS first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway library turns 100 years old
October 20, 2020 00:39The Skagway Public Library turned 100 years old last week. According to Library Director Jennifer Sasselli, the library was created by the Skagway Women’s Club. “It was a group of 55 women, they met and formed a literary and social club and that was sort of the genesis of the Skagway Library.” On October 14th, […] The post Skagway library turns 100 years old first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 19, 2020
October 20, 2020 00:16 - 11 MBSkagway’s COVID-19 case count climbs to 5; Haines Borough Superintendent Roy Getchell on the first quarter of back-to-school with pandemic precautions in place. The post Newscast - October 19, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines library nominated for national award
October 20, 2020 00:15The Haines Borough Public Library is in the running for a prestigious award. Senator Lisa Murkowski nominated the Haines Borough Public Library for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Library Director Carolyn Goolsby says she received the news in an email earlier this month. “It’s the country’s highest honor for libraries and museums,” […] The post Haines library nominated for national award first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s active COVID-19 case count rises to five
October 18, 2020 02:02A total of five people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Skagway. Health officials say the infections came from community transmission. In a series of press releases on Saturday, the Municipality of Skagway announced that Dahl Memorial Clinic had identified three more active cases. The first and second cases were identified earlier this week. According […] The post Skagway's active COVID-19 case count rises to five first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Skagway
October 18, 2020 01:35Skagway, Alaska, October 17, 2020 – The Dahl Memorial Clinic (DMC) has identified Skagway’s third positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19). The DMC is testing multiple community members today who had close contact with a known COVID-19 positive individual. The Skagway Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will provide updated testing information at 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. […] The post Third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Skagway first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 16, 2020
October 17, 2020 01:52 - 11 MBBear killed after breaking into boats at the Haines harbor; Second active case of COVID-19 identified in Skagway; Skagway Public Library turns 100 years old. The post Newscast - October 16, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway shelters in place after two active COVID-19 cases are identified
October 17, 2020 01:51Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic identified a second active case of COVID-19 in Skagway on Friday. Local health officials suspect the virus has spread in the community. Municipal officials are asking residents to shelter in place for at least a week. Cody Jennings is a spokesperson for Skagway’s Emergency Operations Center. She said the Division of […] The post Skagway shelters in place after two active COVID-19 cases are identified first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
DLP count continues to climb: 23 bears dead in Haines
October 17, 2020 01:16Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game confirmed Friday that a 23rd bear was killed in defense of life and property in Haines. The most recent DLP comes after a bear or bears broke into dozens of Haines cars in the last two weeks, causing extensive damages. Carl Koch is Fish and Game’s Juneau-based management biologist […] The post DLP count continues to climb: 23 bears dead in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newcomers unseat the incumbents in Haines and Skagway municipal elections
October 16, 2020 00:47 - 2.23 MBThe final votes have been tallied for the municipal elections in Haines and Skagway. A mayor was unseated in Haines and several newcomers took seats on the borough assembly. Four seats on the Haines Borough Assembly were up for election this October. Assembly Members Zephyr Sincerny and Stephanie Scott chose not to seek re-election while […] The post Newcomers unseat the incumbents in Haines and Skagway municipal elections first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 15, 2020
October 16, 2020 00:41 - 11 MBSkagway officials confirm the municipality’s first case of COVID-19; the Haines Borough Public Library is nominated for a national award; SEARHC to offer free flu shots in Haines and Klukwan. The post Newscast - October 15, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway confirms first case of COVID-19
October 15, 2020 23:25 - 2.76 MBOfficials in Skagway are asking residents to hunker down following the community’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 reported on Wednesday. The town of fewer than 1,000 people has been extra vigilant in keeping the coronavirus out–in anticipation of the return of cruise ships next year. With more than 10,000 cases of COVID-19 among Alaska residents…Skagway […] The post Skagway confirms first case of COVID-19 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 14, 2020
October 15, 2020 01:17 - 11 MBHaines voters elect newcomers for mayor and borough assembly; Local bears learn how to open car doors. The post Newscast - October 14, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Bear break-ins continue, but now they’ve learned to open car doors
October 15, 2020 01:02 - 4.12 MBBear break-ins continue in Haines, despite record high defense of life and property kills. At least one brown bear in Haines has figured out how to open car doors. That’s a new trick here. And for some residents, it’s better than the alternative. “He could have just busted those windows out if he wanted or […] The post Bear break-ins continue, but now they’ve learned to open car doors first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
2020 Haines Borough election results
October 14, 2020 05:31The final ballots have been counted for the 2020 Haines Borough election. The remaining absentee and question ballots that had not been counted on election day were tallied during a canvass Tuesday evening. Douglas Olerud was elected mayor of Haines. Cheryl Stickler, Caitie Kirby, Jerry Lapp and Carol Tuynman were elected to the Haines Borough […] The post 2020 Haines Borough election results first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
What does Indigenous Peoples’ Day mean to Skweit Jessie Morgan?
October 14, 2020 04:29About two dozen people gathered for a celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day in Haines on Monday. Alaska Natives decked out in their regalia sang traditional songs as they walked along the waterfront from the Raven House to Picture Point. Skweit Jessie Morgan was one of the organizers of the gathering. In an interview with KHNS […] The post What does Indigenous Peoples' Day mean to Skweit Jessie Morgan? first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
New cruise ship protocols could hamper Skagway’s economic rebound
October 14, 2020 03:13New cruise ship health protocols would limit passengers’ shore experience to only cruise line approved tours, stores and restaurants. The municipality of Skagway doesn’t want to see any local businesses left behind. COVID-19 dealt the cruise industry a crippling blow this year. Port closures and emergency orders effectively canceled sailings to Alaska after the virus […] The post New cruise ship protocols could hamper Skagway’s economic rebound first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 13, 2020
October 14, 2020 00:54 - 11 MBThe Haines EOC reports a second case of COVID-19; New cruise ship protocols could hamper Skagway’s economic rebound; California novelist Tommy Orange will be the 2021 keynote speaker for the Northwords Writers Symposium The post Newscast - October 13, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Two active cases of COVID-19 in Haines, with latest infection confirmed as community spread
October 13, 2020 20:11The Haines Borough Emergency Operations Center announced Tuesday that a second active case of COVID-19 has been identified in Haines. According to the EOC, the latest infection came from community-spread since the individual has not left the community recently. The announcement states that the individual is asymptomatic and quarantining. The Department of Public Health is […] The post Two active cases of COVID-19 in Haines, with latest infection confirmed as community spread first appeared...
Newscast – October 12, 2020
October 13, 2020 01:23 - 11 MBHaines has a new active case of COVID-19; Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic offers course to assist those struggling with mental health and addiction issues; Alaska Natives in Haines celebrate their heritage during Indigenous People’s Day. The post Newscast - October 12, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Addiction recovery and mental health training available in Skagway
October 13, 2020 01:08 - 3.16 MBPandemic restrictions have had an outsized impact on Skagway’s economy. And if you ask a mental health professional, economic uncertainty can also trigger stress, anxiety, depression, and relapse. Skagway has a couple of options to help combat those issues. It’s been a year of social distancing and isolation, due to COVID-19. Now the days are […] The post Addiction recovery and mental health training available in Skagway first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.