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Newscast – April 14, 2022
April 14, 2022 23:54 - 12.4 MBCruise Lines representatives say Alaska should expect visitor numbers similar to those from 2018 and 2019; A group of disc golf pros from Oregon will host clinics for students and community members in three Southeast Alaska towns this May. The post Newscast – April 14, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 13, 2022
April 14, 2022 03:20 - 9.08 MBThe Haines Assembly passed a resolution supporting the Lutak Dock redevelopment plan, amid controversy around whether it will include an ore transport facility; Construction crews on the Haines Highway have discovered human remains, and an investigation is underway. The post Newscast – April 13, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 12, 2022
April 13, 2022 00:58 - 12.4 MBSkagway to put waterfront property leases on the open market through an RFP process; A Southeast Alaska veterinary clinic is closing leaving northern Lynn Canal pet owners fewer options for care. The post Newscast – April 12, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 11, 2022
April 12, 2022 01:50 - 7.48 MBHaines is finalizing its Lutak Dock redevelopment plan, which has drawn debate and concern around whether it will include ore transport facilities. The post Newscast – April 11, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 8, 2022
April 09, 2022 00:30 - 12.4 MBCanada relaxes border restrictions for Skagway tour companies crossing the border, but White Pass trains won’t be making the trip this summer; Skagway’s North Words Writer’s Symposium announces its summer lineup. The post Newscast – April 8, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 7, 2022
April 08, 2022 01:55 - 8.32 MBThe Haines Long Term Recovery Group has released a 15 month update since the extreme weather event of 2020; Haines’ Lutak Dock redevelopment plan is on the docket for the Planning Commission tonight, April 7, and before the full borough Assembly on Tuesday. The post Newscast – April 7, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 6, 2022
April 06, 2022 23:39 - 12.4 MBSkagway’s DMV remains closed, leaving businesses and residents limited options for service; An archeological study of Skagway’s Pius X Mission School plus a multi-million dollar port improvement plan are on the agenda for this week’s borough assembly meeting. The post Newscast – April 6, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 4, 2022
April 06, 2022 18:52 - 11 MBSkagway considers developing a dog park in town; This week’s forecast calls for a mix of rain, snow, wind, and sunshine. The post Newscast – April 4, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 5, 2022
April 06, 2022 01:35 - 8.31 MBRenters are facing the end of federal COVID rental assistance; There’s a new housing Facebook group in Haines, aimed at helping renters in their housing search The post Newscast – April 5, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – April 1, 2022
April 02, 2022 01:52 - 8.35 MBSecond COVID booster shots are now available for those who are immunocompromised or 50 and older; A celebration of Vietnam Veteran’s Day took place in Petersburg this week. The post Newscast – April 1, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 31, 2022
April 01, 2022 01:54 - 11 MBThe dredging project which is a first step in the cleanup of Skagway’s contaminated harbor nears completion, but questions remain about what happens next, and whether or not seafood is safe to eat from the area. The post Newscast – March 31, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 30, 2022
March 31, 2022 01:46 - 8.34 MBAlaska’s Dr Anne Zink discusses living with COVID in the post-restriction era; SEARHC is inviting the public to join ‘Move for a Cause’ in the month of April The post Newscast – March 30, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 29, 2022
March 30, 2022 00:10 - 5.24 MBSkagway’s assembly shakes up the community-run clinic’s board of directors; A Skagway man nears the end of his term as the State Elks Association President. The post Newscast – March 29, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 28, 2022
March 29, 2022 01:49 - 8.3 MBHaines privately-owned landfill has a new ‘drop and drive’ program for household trash; A Facebook group in Juneau is dedicated to people who go missing, sharing information, and supporting family members The post Newscast – March 28, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 25, 2022
March 26, 2022 02:04 - 7.47 MBThe Alaska Supreme Court issues a ruling on upper Lynn Canal communities’ legislative map, pairing it with Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley; Crews work to contain a fuel spill this week after a tugboat runs aground near Neva Strait; Haines’ Chamber of Commerce has a series of business workshops The post Newscast – March 25, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 24, 2022
March 25, 2022 01:54 - 6.36 MBWe speak with Chilkat weaver and artist Lily Hope, who is a mentor in the new Chilkoot Indian Associations traditional arts apprenticeship program; A Juneau newspaper advocates for people experiencing homelessness. The post Newscast – March 24, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 23, 2022
March 24, 2022 01:42 - 8.08 MBA team of engineers have released the findings of a more than year long investigation into the beach Beach Road landslide; The Alaska Board of Fisheries has voted down a red king crab proposal supported by Fish and Game and fishermen. The post Newscast – March 23, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022 02:19 - 8.34 MBHaines Library director leaves for new job in Bethel; An active mix of rain and snow is expected in the upper Lynn Canal this week, but it might clear out by the weekend. The post Newscast – March 23, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 21, 2022
March 22, 2022 02:22 - 7.74 MBPresident Biden reauthorizes the nearly 30 year old Violence Against Women Act; Constantine Metal Resources releases an updated technical report, raising questions about its transportation plan. The post Newscast – March 21, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 18, 2022
March 19, 2022 01:22 - 12.4 MBA Skagway medical provider is heading to Ukraine to assist fleeing refugees; The U.S. Tsunami warning system isn’t working as it should. The post Newscast – March 18, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 17, 2022
March 18, 2022 02:02 - 8.21 MBCanada will no longer require pre-entry COVID testing starting April 1; The Chilkoot Indian Association has launched a new traditional arts apprenticeship program; and we have a correction to a story on the Skagway school administration addressing COVID. The post Newscast – March 17, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 16, 2022
March 17, 2022 04:31 - 10.9 MBSkagway parents speak out against the school for keeping them in the dark about positive COVID-19 cases; Two finalists will be interviewed for the job of superintendent for the Chatham School District; On Thursday, a state senate committee will hear a bill on tribal recognition. The post Newscast – March 16, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 15, 2022
March 16, 2022 02:04 - 12.4 MBSkagway’s municipal RV park had a new management team until that team backed out. Plus port improvements and grant applications are on the table for this week’s borough assembly meeting; A Haines teacher is given a Citizenship Award by his students. The post Newscast – March 15, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 14, 2022
March 15, 2022 02:14 - 8.34 MBWhat is ‘Mini-week?’ We have a special report from Haines High School students; The Skagway Arts Council has released their spring schedule, and there are some big named acts on the list. The post Newscast – March 14, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 11, 2022
March 12, 2022 02:44 - 12.4 MBA Skagway man fell in love with a Ukrainian woman he’s never met in person, now she’s trying to survive a war. The post Newscast – March 11, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 10, 2022
March 11, 2022 02:48 - 12.3 MBSkagway’s tribal government makes major changes in how it tests for COVID-19; The Alaska Board of Fisheries debates changes for fishing in Southeast. The post Newscast – March 10, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 9, 2022
March 10, 2022 02:36 - 11 MBSkagway’s cruise ship season starts in seven weeks, but many businesses are struggling to hire enough employees; The Haines Glacier Bears basketball teams are competing at the regional tournament in Ketchikan, we’ve got the latest scores. The post Newscast – March 9, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 8, 2022
March 09, 2022 03:05 - 8.24 MBHaines students test their strength and skill participating in the Native Youth Olympic Games; We check in with the National Weather Service for the short and long term weather forecast; and Happy International Women’s Day. The post Newscast – March 8, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 4, 2022
March 09, 2022 00:10 - 12.4 MBA vote on whether to sell Skagway’s health clinic, building and all to Southeast Alaska regional health consortium will make it to a ballot later this year; The Haines basketball teams lost their final home games of the season last weekend, but will advance to regionals. Skagway’s regionals are ongoing. The post Newscast – March 4, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 7, 2022
March 08, 2022 02:58 - 8.3 MBHaines will deactivate it’s Emergency Operations Center; The Skagway Panthers girls basketball team takes second place in regionals and will advance to the state championship tournament. The post Newscast – March 7, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 3, 2022
March 04, 2022 02:19 - 8.3 MBHaines schools will make masking optional starting Monday; The cleanup of Skagway’s contaminated ore basin begins. The post Newscast – March 3, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 2, 2022
March 03, 2022 01:46 - 12.4 MBSkagway looks to hire a new fire chief and a new executive director for its health clinic, we’ll preview this week’s borough assembly meeting; Part two of a two-part series looking at tourism in Haines this summer. The post Newscast – March 2, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – March 1, 2022
March 03, 2022 01:44 - 12.4 MBSkagway debates the long-term use of one of its municipal RV Parks and the mayor suggests giving half to the local tribal government; A look at the tourism outlook for Haines this summer. The post Newscast – March 1, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 28, 2022
March 01, 2022 02:46 - 8.36 MBHaines held its annual Winter Games this past weekend, where participants raced, curled, built fire and more; The Buckwheat International Ski Classic is back at Log Cabin this year for its 35th official running. The post Newscast – February 28, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 25, 2022
February 26, 2022 02:50 - 8.33 MBHaines and Skagway spellers will advance to the State spelling bee in March; Juneau is trading pandemic restrictions for other tools as case rates fall The post Newscast – February 25, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 24, 2022
February 25, 2022 02:56 - 7.76 MBThe Haines Sheldon Museum will showcase a new exhibit of Tlingit miniatures; The Native Youth Olympic Games are going on now, testing physical and mental strength and stamina. The post Newscast – February 24, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 23, 2022
February 24, 2022 03:47 - 8.37 MBTelehealth providers and Alaska legislators work to improve access to contraceptives; Haines is gearing up for Winterfest this weekend, we have a preview of the events. The post Newscast – February 23, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 22, 2022
February 23, 2022 03:34 - 8.2 MBA group of parents demonstrated outside the Haines School Tuesday to protest the district’s masking policy; Ketchikan celebrates February 22, or 2-22-2022. The post Newscast – February 22, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 21, 2022
February 22, 2022 02:58 - 8.2 MBA cultural festival in Petersburg demonstrates the importance of Tlingit regalia; The Haines Pool offers lifeguard certification and training for emergencies in or out of the water. The post Newscast – February 21, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 18, 2022
February 19, 2022 02:50 - 7.79 MBA bill from Alaska delegation would allow cruises to bypass Canada ports again; After a year of uncertainty, the Klukwan school will remain open for the spring term. We check in with the Superintendent of the Chatham School District for the latest. The post Newscast – February 18, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newcast – February 17, 2022
February 18, 2022 02:55 - 8.22 MBThe Haines School community celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day; A cultural festival in Petersburg discusses normalizing the Tlingit language. The post Newcast – February 17, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 16, 2022
February 17, 2022 02:38 - 8.31 MBA state court has ruled on Alaska’s Redistricting trial ordering the Redistricting Board to redraw legislative maps that put Haines and Skagway with Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley. We have reaction from Skagway officials and the political breakdown on what’s next. The post Newscast – February 16, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 15, 2022
February 16, 2022 02:39 - 7.4 MBA new multimedia project aims to increase visibility for Black Alaskans; Gray skies and rain are in the weather forecast, but sunshine may also be breaking through – we have an update with the National Weather Service in Juneau; And a COVID update as the virus continues to spread in the upper Lynn Canal. The post Newscast – February 15, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 14, 2022
February 15, 2022 03:21 - 8.32 MBThis Valentine’s Day we sit down with someone immersed in love and romance – local Haines writer and award-winning historical romance author, Lenora Bell. The post Newscast – February 14, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 11, 2022
February 12, 2022 02:53 - 8.33 MBHaines students are going head to head in a month-long competition, the Tournament of the Readers; We check in with the Skagway Recreation Center for an update on activities to break up this long COVID winter. The post Newscast – February 11, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 10, 2022
February 11, 2022 01:31 - 12.4 MBCivic leaders from around Southeast Alaska met this week at the Southeast Conference’s mid-session summit to discuss topics like if tours will be able to go into Canada this summer, how companies can attract workers, and if there will be a workaround for the PVSA. The post Newscast – February 10, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 9, 2022
February 10, 2022 02:45 - 6.24 MBHigh numbers of COVID cases continue in Upper Lynn Canal communities; The Haines Assembly votes to restrict non-traditional structures like yurts and container homes on smaller properties of a half acre or less. The post Newscast – February 9, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 8, 2022
February 09, 2022 02:53 - 8.36 MBTwo infants have died from COVID-19 in Alaska, the state’s first pediatric deaths; Upper Lynn Canal residents interested in food security are invited to join a workshop this weekend. The post Newscast – February 8, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 7, 2022
February 08, 2022 02:53 - 8.35 MBNew safety rules make it tougher to get a new commercial driver’s license in Alaska; The Haines assembly is set to vote Tuesday on whether non-traditional housing structures like yurts and container homes will be restricted from the townsite. The post Newscast – February 7, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 4, 2022
February 05, 2022 02:14 - 5.11 MBHaines is in the midst of its largest COVID outbreak, averaging 10 new cases a day. The post Newscast – February 4, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.