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Haines’ police chief might be the new driving test proctor
October 10, 2020 00:47 - 16.7 MBHaines residents haven’t been able to get a road test for a driver’s license since March. That could soon change… Haines’ police chief just got certified to give the behind-the-wheel test. Don’t run any stop signs. The guy giving the driving test may soon be Haines’ top cop. That’s after word of a driver’s test […] The post Haines’ police chief might be the new driving test proctor first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 9, 2020
October 10, 2020 00:31 - 11 MBNewly elected Skagway assembly members reflect on the campaign trail; Haines’ police chief might be the new driving test proctor; Hecla Greens Creek Mine unveils expansion plan. The post Newscast - October 9, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
2020 Skagway municipal election final uncertified results
October 09, 2020 18:06The final ballots have been tallied for the 2020 Skagway municipal election. This year there were four candidates in the race for two open seats on the Skagway Borough Assembly. There were three candidates in the election for two open seats on the school board. In the race for Skagway Borough Assembly, Sam Bass and […] The post 2020 Skagway municipal election final uncertified results first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 8, 2020
October 09, 2020 17:29 - 11 MBHaines fishermen try to reel in the largest silver during this year’s Coho Derby; Alaska economic groups try to lure people who work from home to Alaska. The post Newscast - October 8, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Glacier Bears take first in final regional track meet
October 08, 2020 19:53 - 4.46 MBThe Haines Glacier Bears High School Cross Country teams took home first place at the Region V championship meet over the weekend. The victory was a bookend to a season where schools competed against each other from a distance. For the Region V meet on Saturday, Haines runners submitted their race times after completing a […] The post Glacier Bears take first in final regional track meet first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
SEAK Fair says hundreds are still waiting for Beer Fest ticket refunds, online box office is to blame
October 08, 2020 00:05 - 4.27 MBHundreds of people who purchased tickets for Haines Beer Fest haven’t seen refunds, even though the event was cancelled six months ago. Event organizer Southeast Alaska State Fair says the online box office is to blame. The Southeast Alaska State Fair cancelled the 28th annual Beer Fest in early April due to COVID-19. Fair Director […] The post SEAK Fair says hundreds are still waiting for Beer Fest ticket refunds, online box office is to blame first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 7, 2020
October 07, 2020 23:59 - 11 MBDoug Olerud discusses the election and his successful campaign for mayor of Haines; Beerfest ticketholders still waiting for refunds six months after the event was canceled; Goat hunting closes in Skagway. The post Newscast - October 7, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Preliminary 2020 Haines election results
October 07, 2020 20:21Early results are in for the Haines election are in. With roughly 80 early and absentee ballots yet to be counted, some races are too close to call. Douglas Olerud is the winner of the mayoral race with 760 votes. Incumbent Mayor Jan Hill received 422 votes. In the race for four open seats on […] The post Preliminary 2020 Haines election results first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Vice-Presidential Debate Live on KHNS
October 07, 2020 19:01Tune in to KHNS this evening for live special coverage of the Vice-Presidential debate between Vice-President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris. The debate begins live at 5pm immediately following Flashbacks and Freshtracks today, October 7th. Live coverage will be from NPR, you can tune in live at 102.3FM (or 91.9fm in Skagway/Dyea), or follow […] The post Vice-Presidential Debate Live on KHNS first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Preliminary 2020 Skagway election results
October 07, 2020 05:51Early results from the Skagway election are in. But with up to 164 early and mailed ballots yet to be counted, the results could change. For the two open seats on the borough assembly, Reba Hylton and Sam Bass have the lead with 230 and 175 votes respectively. Incumbent Dan Henry and Beth Smith are […] The post Preliminary 2020 Skagway election results first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 6, 2020
October 07, 2020 00:13 - 11 MBHaines nonprofit seeks borough funding to maintain trail access; the state announces a plan to divvy up federal relief money for fishermen; Tenakee Springs announces a first case of the coronavirus The post Newscast - October 6, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
KHNS Annual Meeting
October 06, 2020 21:01KHNS will host our Annual Meeting via Zoom this year, on Wednesday October 14th at 6pm. Join us for exciting news, station updates and the election of new board members. We need your help to have a quorum of members, so pop in and help us celebrate 40 years of KHNS! Topic: KHNS Annual Meeting […] The post KHNS Annual Meeting first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s assembly passes winter business grant program
October 06, 2020 18:40 - 4.08 MBThe Municipality of Skagway will help support year round businesses with a three-tiered grant program and awarded local nonprofits nearly $30,000 from the Community Grant Fund. Skagway Businesses that plan to be open through this winter could now qualify for municipal aid. The assembly passed the SNOW Grant, Skagway Normal Operations for Wintertime, at its […] The post Skagway's assembly passes winter business grant program first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 5, 2020
October 06, 2020 01:42The Haines Glacier Bears win the Region V championship cross country meet; Skagway develops grant program to incentivize year-round business. The post Newscast - October 5, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Alaska documentary follows Skagway News publishers’ plight
October 03, 2020 21:27 - 5.33 MBA Colorado-based production company is following Skagway News publishers as they navigate the pandemic and economic downturn. The company sees contemporary America reflected in the port town’s struggle. Newspaper publishers Melinda Munson and Gretchen Wehmhoff knew taking over a small town paper would be tough, but they didn’t anticipate a global pandemic, the collapse of […] The post Alaska documentary follows Skagway News publishers' plight first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines mourns the death of well known Chilkoot Bear
October 02, 2020 22:33by Amanda Randles The upper Lynn Canal, and especially the Chilkoot River Corridor, is known for being home to a lot of brown bears. Perhaps the most well known at the Chilkoot in recent years, was a 16 year old sow known locally as Speedy. News has recently come to light that Speedy died last […] The post Haines mourns the death of well known Chilkoot Bear first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast October 02 2020
October 02, 2020 22:31The Chilkat Valley moose hunt prepares to close; Haines Library prepares independent learning discovery kits for local kids; And the Skagway News is the subject of a documentary The post Newscast October 02 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines borough spends $20k to incentivize local shopping
October 02, 2020 00:52 - 2.8 MBThe Haines Borough is spending $20,000 in CARES Act funding to incentivize people to shop locally. The byHaines Shop Local and Save program will run through the month of October. Haines residents who spend 300 dollars locally this month could qualify for 100 more dollars to spend at local stores. “We are putting money […] The post Haines borough spends k to incentivize local shopping first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – October 1, 2020
October 02, 2020 00:41 - 11 MBThe Haines cross country team runs regionals from home; A $20,000 stimulus program kicks off in Haines; White House overrules an extension of CDC’s “no sail” order. The post Newscast - October 1, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Presidential Debate Live on KHNS
October 01, 2020 22:24Tune in Wednesday, October 7th for live coverage of the Vice-Presidential debate between current Vice President Mike Pence and Senator/Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Coverage will be live on KHNS starting at 5pm, and streaming here on KHNS.org Also, in case you missed it: NPR’s blog from the first Presidential debate, September 29th: Loading… The post Presidential Debate Live on KHNS first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 30, 2020
September 30, 2020 23:07 - 11 MBGetting to the bottom of Haines’ challenging bear year; and a land deal brings a traditional use area back to the people of Hoonah The post Newscast - September 30, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020 23:05 - 11.5 MBHaines and Skagway break date-specific rainfall records over the weekend; and the Haines Library celebrates a milestone – reading a million pages over the summer. The post Newscast - September 29, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines EOC – How Covid-19 Contact Tracing Works
September 29, 2020 20:35For the full interview with EOC Commander Carolann Wooton, go to the bottom of this story. by Amanda Randles The Haines Borough Emergency Operations Center released a memo earlier this week addressing what appears to be community misunderstandings surrounding Covid-19 testing and tracing in the community. September 15, Haines Borough Emergency Operations Center released information […] The post Haines EOC - How Covid-19 Contact Tracing Works first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 28, 2020
September 29, 2020 00:38The Haines area moose hunt approaches it’s limit; and a Assembly candidate profile of Skagway incumbent Dan Henry The post Newscast - September 28, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 25, 2020
September 26, 2020 00:27 - 11 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has cost the Ferry System tens of millions in revenue from lost ridership; and a break down of How COVID-19 Contact Tracing works The post Newscast - September 25, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Could the Malaspina Glacier melt into a new bay on Alaska’s southern coast?
September 25, 2020 00:34Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks began looking at big changes to one of the state’s biggest glaciers on Monday. It’s melting so rapidly that it could create a new bay north of Yakutat. What’s happening at the Malaspina Glacier may be the largest landscape transformation underway in the United States. “You’re looking at […] The post Could the Malaspina Glacier melt into a new bay on Alaska's southern coast? first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 24, 2020
September 25, 2020 00:10 - 11 MBa profile of Skagway borough Assembly candidate Beth Smith; and Haines mourns the death of a well known Chilkoot Bear The post Newscast - September 24, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 23, 2020
September 24, 2020 01:22The Haines borough assembly considers issues surrounding a large grant awarded to the Sheldon Museum; and the Haines Senior Center sees growing numbers of clients – despite the building being closed to the public. The post Newscast - September 23, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 22, 2020
September 23, 2020 00:08 - 11 MBContinuing profiles of Skagway Borough Assembly Candidates; and the melting of the Malaspina Glacier could lead to a new bay near Yakutat The post Newscast - September 22, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
News Cast September 21, 2020
September 21, 2020 23:55The first of a series of Candidate profiles for Skagway Borough Assembly; and how the Haines Farmer’s Market has faired in this summer of social distancing The post News Cast September 21, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 18, 2020
September 20, 2020 01:00 - 11 MBA grant program to help keeps Skagway’s winter businesses open fails on the assembly floor; Chilkat Valley Preschool teachers adapt to pandemic precautions The post Newscast - September 18, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 17, 2020
September 18, 2020 01:22 - 11 MBADF&G considers lowering harvest limit on bears following record number of dispatches by police; Ferry working group concludes that selling AMHS is not viable; Smoke from wildfires in the lower-48 reaches Southeast Alaska. The post Newscast - September 17, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Jerry Lapp
September 17, 2020 20:47Jerry Lapp moved to Haines with his wife in 1977 to help his family run the 33 Mile Roadhouse. They ran it for 34 years before selling it in 2011 and moving into town. Lapp has also worked in construction and other jobs around Haines. Outside of work he has volunteered with the Klehini Valley […] The post Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Jerry Lapp first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Caitie Kirby
September 17, 2020 20:46Caitie Kirby is originally from Idaho. She came to Haines for a visit in May of 2016, and by July she had sold all her things and moved here full time. “It just kind of sucked me in,” Kirby said. “I’ve worked a couple places in town. I’ve been working at Mountain Market for the […] The post Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Caitie Kirby first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Carol Tuynman
September 17, 2020 20:44Carol Tuynman has been living in Haines as a permanent resident since 2010. She said after moving to the Chilkat Valley she was struck by all the impressive people she met, but there were some challenges facing the community that she wanted to help out with. That’s why she got involved with the Alaska Arts […] The post Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Carol Tuynman first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Cheryl Stickler
September 17, 2020 20:41As a young girl in the late 1960’s, Cheryl D. Stickler attended the Haines elementary school until third grade. After leaving Haines she started a career in education, teaching in logging camps around Alaska. She returned to the Chilkat Valley with her husband and son in 1999 and worked as a school teacher and administrator […] The post Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Cheryl Stickler first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Helen Alten
September 17, 2020 20:41Helen Alten is an art conservator, specializing in protecting historical sites and objects from deterioration. She moved to Alaska 26 years ago where she has consulted and worked on preservation projects around the state. In 2014, she started working as the director of the Haines Sheldon Museum. “For me it was a chance to implement […] The post Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Helen Alten first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Brenda Josephson
September 17, 2020 20:40Brenda Josephson worked for 10 years as a controller and compliance officer for Southeast Roadbuilders, a local construction company. She left the job in 2018 when the business was sold to Coalaska and is starting to move into semi-retirement. “I’m working part time with Skookum Development, and I spend a lot of time doing subsistence […] The post Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile: Brenda Josephson first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
KHNS/CVN Haines Candidate Forums
September 17, 2020 17:58In collaboration with the Chilkat Valley News, KHNS will host Candidate forums for the Haines Borough Assembly and Mayoral races. The Haines Assembly Candidate forum will be Monday, September 21 from 6-7:30 pm, and the Mayoral Candidate forum will be Thursday, September 24, from 6-6:45 pm. They will be broadcast live on KHNS, and will […] The post KHNS/CVN Haines Candidate Forums first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic releases COVID-19 FAQ
September 17, 2020 00:57It’s been six months since the state started shut-downs to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Since then, epidemiologists and health care professionals have learned a lot about the virus that claimed nearly 200,000 American lives. Estelita Fielding the executive director of Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic says we’re all still learning. And that’s okay. “This is […] The post Skagway's Dahl Memorial Clinic releases COVID-19 FAQ first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 16, 2020
September 17, 2020 00:55 - 11 MBLocal moose hunt is off to a strong start; Haines Borough Assembly candidate profile of Jerry Lapp; Skagway’s Dahl Memorial Clinic releases FAQ for COVID-19 questions; Summer trolling closes with low coho catch. The post Newscast - September 16, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 15, 2020
September 16, 2020 01:06 - 11 MBNew active COVID-19 case identified in Haines; Skagway reopens its recreation center; Haines Assembly member Brenda Josephson discusses her run for re-election. The post Newscast - September 15, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
New active case of COVID-19 identified in Haines
September 16, 2020 01:03A new active case of COVID-19 has been identified in Haines, according to the Haines Borough Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In an email announcement Tuesday, the EOC stated that a female Haines resident between the ages of 50 and 59 tested positive and is displaying symptoms of the illness. Contact tracing is currently underway. Those […] The post New active case of COVID-19 identified in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Skagway Recreation Center to reopen September 20th
September 16, 2020 00:45 - 3.72 MBWith winter coming and no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the borough, the municipality of Skagway will reopen a long-closed facility. Skagway’s Recreation Center is scheduled to reopen September 20th after a six month closure due to COVID-19. It won’t be business as usual. “It’s limited. I’m sure it’s not going to please everybody. […] The post Skagway Recreation Center to reopen September 20th first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 14, 2020
September 15, 2020 00:29 - 11 MBSkagway School District starts strong with in classroom learning; A Haines assembly candidate profile of Helen Alten. The post Newscast - September 14, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 11, 2020
September 12, 2020 01:54 - 11 MBThe Haines Borough bear task force discusses hiring a seasonal employee to deal with bear-related issues; The Haines Sheldon Museum hosts record-breaking Totem Trot fundraiser. The post Newscast - September 11, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Despite pandemic, Haines Sheldon Museum fundraiser breaks record
September 12, 2020 01:05 - 3.29 MBThe Haines Sheldon Museum’s annual fundraiser looked a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But organizers say the event was a huge success. The annual Totem Trot fundraiser for the Haines Sheldon Museum had a banner year this year, and raised more money than ever. That’s in spite of restructuring the event […] The post Despite pandemic, Haines Sheldon Museum fundraiser breaks record first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Haines firefighters commemorate 9/11 attacks
September 12, 2020 00:54 - 2.2 MBAlaska is about as far from New York or Washington D.C. as you can get and still be in the continental United States. Haines’ first responders commemorated the September 11th attacks—19 years later. From 0800 to 1700 hours on Friday first responders in Haines took shifts standing in front of the Public Safety Building downtown. […] The post Haines firefighters commemorate 9/11 attacks first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 10, 2020
September 11, 2020 00:40 - 40.4 MBSkagway tunes up a plan to keep businesses open over winter; Haines EOC prepares to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine; A Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile of Caitie Kirby. The post Newscast - September 10, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 9, 2020
September 10, 2020 01:41 - 11 MBA local author’s book sales to fans across the country helps keep a Haines bookstore afloat; Carol Tuynman discusses why she is running for Haines Borough Assembly. The post Newscast - September 9, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.