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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.
Newscast – February 3, 2022
February 04, 2022 05:58 - 12.4 MBSkagway’s lawsuit against the state redistricting board enters day two of cross-examination; The catch limit for King Salmon in Southeast Alaska will increase significantly this year. The post Newscast – February 3, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – February 1, 2022
February 02, 2022 02:55 - 8.27 MBA winter storm warning has been issued for the upper Lynn Canal, we check in with the national weather service in Juneau for the details; The Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is holding vision clinics in Haines and Skagway this week. The post Newscast – February 1, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 31, 2022
February 01, 2022 02:54 - 8.01 MBSoutheast Alaska’s upcoming tanner crab fishery could be the best in decades; Haines school hosts a motivational speaker for teens. The post Newscast – January 31, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 28, 2022
January 29, 2022 02:22 - 12.4 MBThe Alaska state legislature is back in session in Juneau, we’ll check in with state senator Jessie Kiehl for the latest update; COVID cases continue to rise in the Haines borough; If you’re looking for something to do in Haines, the Library will set you up on a blind date…with a book or maybe a […] The post Newscast – January 28, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 27, 2022
January 28, 2022 02:23 - 8.19 MBWe take a deep dive with Southeast Alaska Independent Living, a non-profit that supports seniors and people with disabilities, on their work in the Chilkat Valley. The post Newscast – January 27, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 26, 2022
January 27, 2022 02:32 - 8.25 MBThe Haines borough assembly considers a tax break for housing developers and also, furthers an ordinance to restrict yurts and container homes from the townsite; Skagway’s school board relaxes mask requirements for all students, provided there are no outbreaks of COVID-19.” The post Newscast – January 26, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 25, 2022
January 26, 2022 02:58 - 12.6 MBThe CDC has released updated guidelines for COVID mitigation and we’ll talk to a state health official for clarification. The post Newscast – January 25, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 24, 2022
January 25, 2022 03:02 - 11 MBHaines’ Mayor tests positive for COVID-19; The Alaska Board of Fisheries considers moving its Southeast meeting. The post Newscast – January 24, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 21, 2022
January 22, 2022 02:51 - 8.29 MBThe new head of Haines Assisted Living is working to balance COVID safety and residents’ well-being; Skagway’s SMARTbus shuttle has changed hands, and the new operators have been involved in Skagway transportation for over two decades. The post Newscast – January 21, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 20, 2022
January 21, 2022 02:35 - 8.33 MBHaines has a new Fire Chief; A look at winter sports in the upper Lynn Canal. The post Newscast – January 20, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 19, 2021
January 20, 2022 02:45 - 8.31 MBHaines’ entire dispatch department tests positive for COVID; Skagway considers a subdivision on AB Mountain, a liquor license for a new hotel and a party for the president of a cruise line during this week’s assembly meeting. The post Newscast – January 19, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 18, 2022
January 19, 2022 03:14 - 12.4 MBThe Alaska Marine Highway is sending privately run Catamarans to the Upper Lynn Canal next week to help fill the long gap in regular ferry service; The federal government launches a new program to distribute free at home COVID test kits; A winter storm watch is issued for the northern panhandle that includes snow and […] The post Newscast – January 18, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 17, 2022
January 18, 2022 02:06 - 11 MBAlmost 90% of the blue mussels near Skagway died last summer, and the Skagway Traditional Council is trying to find answers as to why; A new app for Alaska smartphones can help track exposure to the COVID-19 The post Newscast – January 17, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 13, 2021
January 14, 2022 02:54 - 8.55 MBA long-time Skagway dog musher, Ryan Redington and his team were struck by a snowmachine during a training run in Wisconsin last weekend; A California couple is sailing around the world, and made a stop in Haines over the holidays. The post Newscast – January 13, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 12, 2022
January 13, 2022 16:24 - 12.4 MBSkagway offers assistance to residents struggling to pay utilities this winter; Haines approves a fourth heliski tour operator for this season, considers a ban on yurts in the townsite, and more from Tuesday’s assembly meeting. The post Newscast – January 12, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 11, 2022
January 12, 2022 03:05 - 7.4 MBThe omicron wave of the coronavirus has hit Alaska, state health leaders say; The Haines school is working to safeguard from the latest COVID wave, and also taking a look at longer term policy. The post Newscast – January 11, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 10, 2022
January 11, 2022 02:52 - 8.07 MBThe state is reporting 21 new COVID cases in the Haines borough over the weekend, and around 70 cases in the last two weeks; Skagway’s transportation woes continue as closed roads, and cancelled ferries and flights cut the community off from the outside world. The post Newscast – January 10, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 7, 2022
January 08, 2022 02:50 - 8.3 MBThe Haines harbor was cut off when the ramp partially sank suddenly this week. But thanks to an all-hands-on-deck community effort repairs have been made; Unemployed Skagway residents will soon be getting checks from the municipality, as long as they apply in time. The post Newscast – January 7, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 6, 2022
January 07, 2022 02:37 - 8.35 MBTravelers face days of delays trying to reach the upper Lynn Canal; Bitter cold temperatures and strong winds caused frozen pipes and downed trees in Skagway on Wednesday night. The post Newscast – January 6, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 5, 2022
January 06, 2022 02:24 - 11 MBSkagway considers an agreement to bring Canadian power from the Yukon Territory to electrify its port, an extension of a boat launch at the small boat harbor, and more at Thursday’s assembly meeting; Extreme weather in Alaska is making moose more aggressive. The post Newscast – January 5, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 4, 2022
January 05, 2022 02:24 - 12.4 MBFrigid and windy conditions persist for the northern panhandle, but a warming trend is on the way. The post Newscast – January 4, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – January 3, 2022
January 04, 2022 02:40 - 12.4 MBToo much snow on your roof can be dangerous; Covid-19 numbers continue to rise in the Chilkat Valley; Haines schools prepare to start in-person learning Tuesday. The post Newscast – January 3, 2022 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 29, 2021
December 30, 2021 02:29 - 8.25 MBMore than two dozen cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Haines this week; A look back at the year-in-news for Skagway. The post Newscast – December 29, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 28, 2021
December 29, 2021 02:32 - 6.88 MBThe lone ferry scheduled to serve the Upper Lynn Canal this winter gets delayed, again. The post Newscast – December 28, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 27, 2021
December 28, 2021 01:52 - 6.88 MBThe Takhini Hot Springs in Whitehorse is closed for good, but, its replacement could be open as early as February. The post Newscast – December 27, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 22, 2021
December 23, 2021 02:11 - 11 MBAlaskans are waiting even longer than normal for goods to be shipped; A Christmas Eve tradition in Skagway dates back to World War II. The post Newscast – December 22, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 21, 2021
December 22, 2021 01:59 - 12.4 MBBitter cold temperatures are expected this week in the upper Lynn Canal, we’ll look at the full forecast; Cold temperatures often mean clear skies, we’ll check in with the geophysical institute to see what the chances are to see the aurora. The post Newscast – December 21, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 20, 2021
December 21, 2021 02:54 - 8.28 MBWhat you need to know to stay safe in the Chilkat Valley backcountry this season; Skagway’s medical clinic now has an after-hours telehealth option for its patients. The post Newscast – December 20, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 17, 2021
December 18, 2021 02:29 - 12.4 MBSkagway school takes extra precautions because of a viral TikTok threat; The Chatham School District appoints new interim superintendent. The post Newscast – December 17, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 16, 2021
December 17, 2021 02:27 - 7.35 MBA small cabin was destroyed in a fire in Haines on Wednesday; Skagway’s middle school robotics team wins regionals and will advance to the state championships in Anchorage. The post Newscast – December 16, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 15, 2021
December 16, 2021 02:19 - 8.32 MBTonight, we take a look back at some of the biggest news stories of the year in the upper Lynn Canal. The post Newscast – December 15, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 14, 2021
December 15, 2021 02:36 - 12.4 MBOfficials warn there is still community spread of COVID-19 in the upper Lynn Canal, and at-home covid testing will become available in Haines this week; Skagway’s clinic may get a new boss, garbage rates could go up and the school could get a new full-time nurse, we’ll preview this week’s borough assembly meeting. The post Newscast – December 14, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 13, 2021
December 14, 2021 02:39 - 12.4 MBSkagway officials file a lawsuit against the state redistricting board challenging changes to the current house voting district; The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count kicks off this week, and upper Lynn Canal birders are invited to participate. The post Newscast – December 13, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 10, 2021
December 11, 2021 02:08 - 8.32 MBSenator Jesse Kiehl visited Haines this week, discussing ferry service, the Governor’s proposed budget, spending and more; Skagway’s school will relax some of its mask rules in the new year, while increasing testing The post Newscast – December 10, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 9, 2021
December 10, 2021 02:40 - 12.4 MBA late-season black bear is shot and killed in Haines by police; An inn that’s been family operated in Gustavus since the 1960’s has been sold to a Southeast Alaska tribal government. The post Newscast – December 9, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 8, 2021
December 09, 2021 02:52 - 8.26 MBRecent bear activity in Haines has caught many by surprise; Another winter storm is heading toward the upper Lynn Canal this week, we’ll check in with the national weather service for the details. The post Newscast – December 8, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 7, 2021
December 09, 2021 01:35 - 12.4 MBSkagway gets left out as the Department of Transportation scrambles to accommodate ferry-riding lawmakers; A Haines man was arrested last week following an FBI investigation and is accused of helping distribute methamphetamine; Alaska health officials are frustrated by misinformation around COVID-19. The post Newscast – December 7, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 6, 2021
December 07, 2021 02:38 - 8.3 MBHaines gathered for a memorial event over the weekend to honor all those impacted by last year’s storm disaster; Skagway leaders commit to developing an electric ferry pilot program as service gaps continue to affect travel in the upper Lynn Canal. The post Newscast – December 6, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 3, 2021
December 04, 2021 02:33 - 12.4 MBAn Alaska Marine Highway ferry that’s supposed to serve the Upper Lynn Canal this winter is delayed indefinitely, leaving a potentially massive gap in service after the new year; A roundup of weekend events in Haines. The post Newscast – December 3, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – December 1, 2021
December 02, 2021 03:26 - 7.75 MBThe Superintendent of the Chatham School District, which includes Klukwan, died suddenly on Tuesday; A strong wind event is expected to impact upper Lynn Canal communities early this evening; The Haines community plans a memorial playground at the Haines school The post Newscast – December 1, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 30, 2021
December 01, 2021 02:32 - 8.33 MBCould the Chatham School District’s federal relief funding help save the Klukwan school?; An electric ferry, a final budget and a solid waste facility upgrade are on the agenda for Skagway’s borough assembly meeting this week. The post Newscast – November 30, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 29, 2021
November 30, 2021 17:42 - 12.4 MBCOVID-19 testing requirements for Canadian residents heading back to Canada from the U.S. after short visits will be waived starting tonight; Senators reintroduce a Native lands claim bill, which could grant lands back to five Southeast Alaska communities, including in Haines. The post Newscast – November 29, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 24, 2021
November 25, 2021 02:50 - 8.02 MBToday, November 24 marks the anniversary of “Phillip Jackson Appreciation Day” in Haines to honor a resident who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned; We’ll take a look at all the Thanksgiving festivities in Skagway this holiday weekend. The post Newscast – November 24, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 23, 2021
November 24, 2021 02:57 - 7.89 MBNext week marks the first anniversary of the deadly winter storms, and Haines plans to hold a commemoration and dedication event; Skagway’s RV park will get electrical upgrades costing nearly a half million dollars, even though a long term plan for the park remains uncertain. The post Newscast – November 23, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 22, 2021
November 23, 2021 02:26 - 8.32 MBThe Haines School veteran’s memorial recognizes the community’s veterans and active service members; A Winter Storm Watch is in effect, with heavy snow expected this holiday week. The post Newscast – November 22, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 19, 2021
November 20, 2021 02:44 - 8.32 MBHaines is awarded $20 million in federal infrastructure funding for the Lutak Dock redevelopment project; A state ferry heading to the upper Lynn Canal gets turned around on Friday for safety reasons; A winter storm watch is in effect this weekend. The post Newscast – November 19, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – November 18, 2021
November 19, 2021 02:21 - 11 MBSkagway’s rec center transforms into a dojo during the center’s latest offering, karate classes; Southeast Alaska Independent Living is offering senior veterans more choice in their healthcare. The post Newscast – November 18, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.