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Lynn Canal Voice: Community response to the COVID-19 pandemic
April 30, 2020 18:34The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life across the globe, and communities have been forced to make tough decisions. Many are wondering how to stay safe and healthy without reducing quality of life and harming the economy. In this edition of Lynn Canal Voice we discuss community response to the pandemic with Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata, Alaska […]
Supreme Court decision could influence permitting at the Palmer Project
April 29, 2020 17:21The Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that the Clean Water Act applies to pollutants that reach protected waters, even from a distance. Conservationists say it’s a win for clean water. It could mean stricter permitting is required for Constantine Metal Resources’ expansion plans for a mine project near Haines. State regulators remain tight-lipped about what […]
Newscast – April 28, 2020
April 29, 2020 00:56The Alaska Marine Highway System updated its summer schedule; new nonprofit funding sources are available to local giving groups; a Supreme Court decision could influence permitting on a mine project near Haines.
Wayne Price recognized for a lifetime of contributions to arts and culture in Alaska
April 28, 2020 23:48The Rasmuson Foundation recognized Haines master carver Wayne Price as its 2020 Distinguished Artist on Monday. Each year the foundation presents the $40,000 award to an Alaskan who has made outstanding contributions to arts and culture in the state over the course of their life. KHNS’ Henry Leasia spoke with Price about his career and […]
Newscast – April 27, 2020
April 28, 2020 01:33Haines master carver Wayne Price receives Rasmuson Distinguished Artist award; Haines Borough Manager discusses municipal COVID-19 response.
Haines and Skagway residents blissfully isolated from COVID-19 during Grand Canyon trip
April 27, 2020 19:17After trying for a few years, Haines resident Knikki Cinnoco and 8 other friends managed to get a permit to raft the Grand Canyon. Their three week trip in March was the adventure of a lifetime. Deep in this large crack in the earth they had no idea that a global pandemic was rapidly changing […]
Local art shows and musical performances move online during COVID-19 pandemic
April 27, 2020 18:26Live shows and performances across the globe have been postponed until further notice, but that doesn’t mean that creatives have stopped sharing their art. They have just moved their shows and performances online. Back in August, Haines School art teacher Giselle Miller began planning for a First Friday art show at the Haines Brewing Company. […]
Newscast – April 24, 2020
April 25, 2020 00:13Small cruises update their summer sailings; SEARHC releases region specific testing information; and Haines artists share their work virtually.
Skagway lifts shelter in place order
April 24, 2020 18:21The Skagway Borough is lifting its shelter in place restrictions to fall in line with the state’s reopening plan. Borough manager Brad Ryan said the municipality still has slightly stricter quarantine rules than the state does. “The one thing that we’re still going to beyond the state on is the self [quarantine] for 14 days […]
Upper Lynn Canal restaurants stick with take-out as state loosens COVID-19 restrictions
April 24, 2020 18:12The Dunleavy administration is giving some Alaska eateries the green light to re-open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but some Upper Lynn Canal restaurant owners say they’re sticking with take-out for now. It won’t be business as usual for the restaurants that choose to open up this week. State health authorities say dining rooms must operate […]
Newscast – April 23, 2020
April 24, 2020 01:16Skagway Borough suspends shelter in place mandate; Upper Lynn Canal restaurants wary of re-opening during pandemic; AMHS receives $5 million in COVID-19 relief; Dr. Anne Zink discusses symptom period for COVID-19 illness.
Governor’s COVID-19 economic plan includes millions for municipalities, but questions linger
April 23, 2020 17:54This week Governor Mike Dunleavy announced plans to distribute over $500 million to municipalities across Alaska using federal funds for pandemic relief. The boost in funding could be a significant benefit for the Haines and Skagway boroughs. Whether those dollars will make it to local governments and how they can be spent is still uncertain. […]
Hooligan won’t be social distancing, but harvesters should
April 23, 2020 17:41The annual hooligan run draws people to the river for spring harvest. But how will this typically convivial tradition work in a time of social distancing? The run hasn’t started yet, but local tribes are planning for increased precautions. Hooligan run every spring, whether or not there’s a pandemic. Travel restrictions and social distancing requirements […]
Newscast – April 22, 2020
April 23, 2020 00:35Haines and Skagway could see millions in relief money; local tribes plan for the eulachon run in a time of social distancing; Juneau Parks and Rec keeps the jokes coming.
Newscast – April 21, 2020
April 23, 2020 00:25Chilkat Valley Historical Society receives USDA grant to start a community orchard.
Federal grant money germinates Chilkat Valley Orchard Project
April 22, 2020 18:25The Chilkat Valley Historical Society received a 2-year grant from the United States Department of Food and Agriculture to begin an orchard project this fall. If you ask the society’s president Susan Chasen, the Chilkat Valley Orchard Project started with apples. Hundred year old apples, grown here in Haines. “Sometimes history seems stuffy. […]
Local fish put Haines residents to work despite COVID-19 economic slump
April 21, 2020 18:49The seafood industry has taken a hit as coronavirus precautions have closed or restricted restaurants across the globe. Haines Packing Company is taking the new normal one local hire at a time. Halibut prices are low this year. “About 25-30% less than it was last year. So halibut prices are down,” said Haines Packing Company […]
Newscast – April 20, 2020
April 21, 2020 01:31The Upper Lynn Canal’s representatives will host virtual town hall meetings; local workers keep fish coming in Haines; marijuana restrictions may be loosened for 120 days.
Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Sara Hannan to host virtual town halls
April 21, 2020 00:37The Upper Lynn Canal’s representatives in the state legislature will hold virtual town hall meetings this week to discuss issues of concern with their constituents. KHNS spoke with Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Sara Hannan by phone to hear their thoughts on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. When asked what he thinks of […]
Local stories of the paranormal to be featured on “Ghost Hunters” show
April 20, 2020 19:30Earlier this year, the cast and crew of A&E’s reality TV show “Ghost Hunters” visited Haines to investigate paranormal activity in the historic Fort Seward area. The new season of the show premiered earlier this month, and Haines locals Travis Kukull and Lee Heinmiller will be featured in the season finale on May 27 at […]
Newscast – April 17, 2020
April 18, 2020 00:32Skagway receives COVID-19 rapid test machine; Skagway Assembly approves first phase of new economic stimulus plan; Haines locals share ghost stories for a reality TV show.
Skagway Mayor’s COVID-19 Update – April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020 23:01Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata and Public Information Officer Cody Jennings will be making regular updates about the Municipality of Skagway’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates will broadcast on KHNS at 8:10 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
Demand for food assistance increases in Haines
April 17, 2020 21:48The Haines Emergency Operations Committee submitted a plan for food security in the event of supply chain disruption to the borough. There are no major issues with the supply chain, but a dramatic uptick in unemployment has caused an immediate need for food assistance. The Haines Salvation Army offers year round food aid to residents […]
Newscast – April 16, 2020
April 17, 2020 00:54Rapid coronavirus tests come to Southeast Alaska; library lending continues in Haines; demand for food assistance increases in Haines.
28th Annual Beerfest cancelled, SEAK Fair Board cites public safety
April 16, 2020 19:22For Alaska brewers, the Haines Beerfest is a chance to share their craft. And for Haines, it’s an early summer community gathering and economic boon that draws thousands of visitors to town. But in the era of social distancing and closed borders, it’s just not feasible. The Southeast Alaska State Fair cancelled the 28th […]
Rogers withdraws resolution to end checkouts from the library
April 16, 2020 18:46Assembly member Paul Rogers withdrew a resolution to end circulation of materials from the Haines Borough Public Library. At a meeting Tuesday night, Rogers told the borough assembly that he was satisfied with the health precautions that the library has taken to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus on the surfaces of books. “Because I […]
Haines Borough Assembly rejects emergency quarantine ordinance
April 16, 2020 18:37The Haines Borough Assembly rejected an ordinance to require a 14 day quarantine for any person entering the borough unless they are covered by an approved plan of protection. The majority of the assembly felt the ordinance was redundant and confusing because the state has already implemented its own travel restrictions and health protection requirements […]
Newscast – April 15, 2020
April 16, 2020 01:45Haines Borough Assembly rejects quarantine ordinance; Southeast Alaska State Fair cancels Great Alaska Craft Beer & Home Brew Festival over coronavirus concerns.
Newscast – April 14, 2020
April 15, 2020 02:53Road improvements come to the Porcupine mining district; Princess Cruises extends its hiatus; social distancing protocols for the out of doors.
Governor vetoes state funding for school bond reimbursements
April 14, 2020 22:11Last week Governor Mike Dunleavy signed off on the legislature’s budget for fiscal year 2021, but not before making a number of line-item vetoes to their spending plan. The governor eliminated the legislature’s appropriation for school bond debt reimbursement. For years, communities across Alaska used reimbursements from the state to help pay off bonds used […]
Haines Assembly may prohibit no-contact library lending
April 14, 2020 21:35The Haines Borough Assembly will consider a resolution to cease no-contact library lending in the borough until the assembly decides the COVID-19 emergency is over. The draft resolution states that circulating library materials is a public health risk, since COVID-19 spreads through contact, including contact with objects that have been handled by an infected person. […]
Census suspends in-person counting, continues online and by phone
April 14, 2020 18:30Efforts to conduct the U.S. census have been complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Census workers have had to suspend in-person counting to reduce the chance of spreading the novel coronavirus. Berrett Wilbur is a former KHNS reporter who now works as the communications manager for Alaska Counts, a statewide education initiative for the 2020 U.S. […]
Skagway Mayor’s COVID-19 Update – April 13, 2020
April 14, 2020 01:09Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata and Public Information Officer Cody Jennings will be making regular updates about the Municipality of Skagway’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates will broadcast on KHNS at 8:10 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
Newscast – April 13, 2020
April 14, 2020 01:05Haines Borough Assembly considers suspending library loans during pandemic; Dunleavy vetoes funding for school bond debt reimbursement.
Live Stream of White House Press Briefing
April 13, 2020 17:36Stream the White House Daily Press Briefing with the Coronavirus Task Force at 1pm Alaska Time
Cruise lines continue to book passengers despite federal restrictions
April 11, 2020 01:24Cruise lines continue to book passengers for summer sailings, despite a federal “No Sail” order that could extend through mid-July. Alaska port communities say there’s a lot of work to be done before ships return. Carnival Cruise Line is offering a 7-day sailing through Southeast Alaska in early July. That was news to Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata, […]
Newscast – April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020 22:56Cruise lines are taking bookings for an Alaska cruise season that might not even happen and a Haines rafter emerges from the Grand Canyon to a world changed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cruise lines continue to book passengers despite federal “no sail” orders
April 10, 2020 22:54Cruise lines continue to book passengers for summer sailings, despite a federal “No Sail” order that could extend through mid-July. Alaska port communities say there’s a lot of work to be done before ships return. Carnival Cruise Line is offering a 7-day sailing through Southeast Alaska in early July. That was news to Skagway Mayor […]
Haines COVID-19 town hall meeting, April 7, 2020
April 10, 2020 19:06Haines residents had an opportunity to learn more about the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a town hall meeting Tuesday. Municipal officials, healthcare providers and emergency responders gave updates on their progress and fielded questions by phone. Below is a recording of the meeting in its entirety.
Haines EOC to tackle economic recovery, food security plans
April 10, 2020 16:58The Haines Borough hosted a virtual Town Hall meeting to update the community on its response to the COVID-19 threat. The Haines Emergency Operations Committee has taken on two new tasks: an economic recovery branch and a food security task force. EOC Incident Commander Carolann Wootton acknowledged that preventative health measures cause a financial strain. […]
Name change: Seduction Point is now Ayiklutu
April 10, 2020 01:01Seduction Point in Haines will no longer go by that name. The southern tip of the Haines isthmus will now be known as Ayiklutu. The Chilkoot Indian Association applied to change the name last year. Local elders and historians say the name “Seduction Point” misrepresented the 18th century rape of a Tlingit woman by British […]
Newscast – April 9, 2020
April 10, 2020 00:54Seduction Point is now Ayiklutu; Alaska seeks medical supplies to combat the coronavirus; medevac services are implementing new protocols to transport COVID-19 patients.
Uncertainty over state versus municipal travel restrictions during pandemic
April 09, 2020 20:26Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued several mandates that aim to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus in Alaska. Questions linger about whether municipal governments can implement stricter precautions than the state when trying to protect their communities. State-mandated health precautions include travel restrictions and two week quarantines for anyone […]
Skagway Mayor’s COVID-19 Update – April 8, 2020
April 09, 2020 18:01Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata and Public Information Officer Cody Jennings will be making regular updates about the Municipality of Skagway’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates will broadcast on KHNS at 8:10 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
Newscast – April 8, 2020
April 09, 2020 00:56Skagway extends municipal health precautions until April 30; Haines hosts COVID-19 town hall; Questions linger about municipal authority over health mandates.
Seed sellers work overtime as gardeners stock up to allay coronavirus fears
April 08, 2020 18:41Nick Schlosstein opens a filing drawer, reaches into a file called “Basil,” and pulls out a plastic baggie of small black seeds. He’s filling seed packets—a job he thought he finished weeks ago. He and his wife Leah Wagner own and operate Foundroot, a small Alaska seed company. March is usually their busiest month, […]
Skagway resident stranded in Argentina as coronavirus shuts down tourist travel
April 08, 2020 18:35Travel restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus mean one Skagway resident is stranded nearly 8,000 miles from home. The plan was an extended trip through South America while it was winter in Skagway. Meghan March didn’t anticipate a mysterious virus would virtually shut down international tourism while she was away. […]
Newscast – April 7, 2020
April 08, 2020 17:29The in-person Census count is on hold; a Skagway resident is stuck overseas due to coronavirus travel restrictions.
Skagway Mayor’s COVID-19 Update – April 6, 2020
April 07, 2020 22:41Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata and Public Information Officer Cody Jennings will be making regular updates about the Municipality of Skagway’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates will broadcast on KHNS at 8:10 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.
Newscast – April 6, 2020
April 07, 2020 01:24Haines Borough releases draft budget for FY2021; Seed businesses see boom in sales amid concerns about food security during the COVID-19 pandemic.