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Newscast – Tuesday, September 14
September 15, 2021 01:59 - 8.04 MBHaines sees major progress with the storm recovery effort, with the help of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led volunteer organization; We meet Skagway School Board candidate Cory Thole. The post Newscast – Tuesday, September 14 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 13, 2021
September 14, 2021 01:27 - 11 MBA judge has made a preliminary ruling in the Dyea Campground host cabin lawsuit; The Southeast Conference is coming to Haines this week. The post Newscast – September 13, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 10, 2021
September 11, 2021 02:27 - 12.4 MBMore information is released about the fatal shooting of a black bear last week in downtown Haines; It’s election season in Skagway and today we bring you a profile of Assembly candidate William Lockette. The post Newscast – September 10, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 9, 2021
September 10, 2021 16:02 - 7.4 MBSkagway School ranks first in state in English and Mathematics; Juneau’s Bartlett Regional Hospital opens a new COVID clinic, as cases surge around southeast; We profile Skagway School Board candidate John Hischer. The post Newscast – September 9, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 8, 2021
September 09, 2021 01:30 - 12.4 MBHaines reports 3 new COVID-19 cases among elementary school children; It’s election season, and this week KHNS continues its series of candidate profiles. Today we profile Skagway’s incumbent mayoral candidate Andrew Cremata. The post Newscast – September 8, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 7, 2021
September 08, 2021 01:23 - 7.71 MBIt’s election season, and today we hear from Brenda Josephson, one of four candidates running for two seats on the Haines Borough Assembly; Some sun and some showers, we take a look at this week’s forecast with the National Weather Service. The post Newscast – September 7, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 3, 2021
September 04, 2021 01:55 - 8.34 MBA black bear was shot out of an apple tree at the Haines Sheldon Museum; It’s election season, and today we continue our series of candidate profiles. Next we’ll hear from Skagway assembly candidate Jay Burnam. The post Newscast – September 3, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 2, 2021
September 03, 2021 01:40 - 8.3 MBSkagway’s municipal trail system is getting an overhaul as part of an economic stimulus plan; It’s election season, and today we continue our series of candidate profiles. Next we’ll hear from Haines assembly candidate Debra Schnabel. The post Newscast – September 2, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – September 1, 2021
September 02, 2021 01:19 - 12.4 MBSkagway’s assembly discusses how to spend the balance of the 2 million dollar NCL donation on Thursday night, we’ll have a meeting preview; It’s election season, and this week KHNS kicked off its series of candidate profiles. Today, meet Haines assembly candidate Tyler Huling. The post Newscast – September 1, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 31, 2021
September 01, 2021 01:23 - 8.29 MBSkagway residents and municipal leaders grapple with seasonal housing shortages; It’s election season, and today KHNS launching a series of candidate profiles. Today we meet Haines assembly candidate Richard Clement. The post Newscast – August 31, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 30, 2021
August 31, 2021 01:56 - 11 MBCOVID-19 case numbers continue to drop in Haines and Skagway; Haines bear encounters are down significantly from last year; The Alaska Marine Highway has released its winter schedule with some large service gaps for the Upper Lynn Canal. The post Newscast – August 30, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 27, 2021
August 28, 2021 01:32 - 12.4 MBSkagway’s clinic loses more staff and the board of directors attempts to deal with the fallout; Haines is seeking behavioral health services and support from Bartlett Hospital in Juneau. The post Newscast – August 27, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 26, 2021
August 27, 2021 06:20 - 8.3 MBEfforts continue to investigate the stability of the Beach Road landslide; Today, August 26th, is recognized as Women’s Equality Day. We remember entrepreneur Harriette Pullen, one of Skagway’s most influential women. The post Newscast – August 26, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 25, 2021
August 26, 2021 01:57 - 12.4 MBHaines hires a new borough manager, a seasonal sales tax initiative fails and more highlights from Tuesday’s assembly meeting; The fight against invasive plant species continues in Skagway. The post Newscast – August 25, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 24, 2021
August 25, 2021 01:44 - 7.88 MBIt’s the first day of school in Haines today, and students are back in-person; From late summer sun to rain showers – we have an update with the National Weather Service in Juneau. The post Newscast – August 24, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 23, 2021
August 24, 2021 01:06 - 8.3 MBHaines will have competitive elections for the Assembly and School Board, as several new and old faces declare their candidacy; Why there is no milk in the grocery stores in Haines right now; What you need to know about ending a 10-day COVID quarantine. The post Newscast – August 23, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 20, 2021
August 21, 2021 01:47 - 7.36 MBHaines Assisted Living facility is working to protect residents in wake of the community COVID outbreak; The Klondike Road Relay is back this year, kind of. The post Newscast – August 20, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 19, 2021
August 20, 2021 02:05 - 8.28 MBA former Haines resident of Chilkat Lake who was arrested last year is facing federal and state charges for child pornography and sexual abuse; Haines COVID cases have fallen somewhat, with 47 active cases reported as of Wednesday. We check in with the Haines emergency operations center commander. The post Newscast – August 19, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 18, 2021
August 19, 2021 00:47 - 8.26 MBSkagway debates how to spend the remainder of a $2 million Norwegian Cruise Lines donation and the future of healthcare in the community; The Haines Long Term Recovery Group is organizing free storm debris removal, and residents must complete a survey to qualify by tomorrow, Thursday August 19. The post Newscast – August 18, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 17, 2021
August 18, 2021 01:41 - 12.4 MBKHNS takes a first-hand look at a breakthrough COVID case and a trip through the Canadian border to see what it’s like getting to the great white north. The post Newscast – August 17, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 16, 2021
August 17, 2021 01:53 - 12.4 MBSkagway School starts later this week and Haines School starts the next. As positive COVID-19 cases are present in both communities, KHNS looks at each school’s plan to minimize the potential spread of the virus; Skagway announces two additional COVID-19 cases on Monday. The post Newscast – August 16, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 13, 2021
August 14, 2021 01:58 - 12.4 MBSkagway’s main grocery store closes due to active COVID-19 cases; The Taiya River in Dyea floods stranding three hikers on the Chilkoot trail and causing the shutdown of multiple campgrounds; Haines COVID-19 cases are at their highest numbers yet and borough officials worry the case count will only continue to rise. The post Newscast – August 13, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 12, 2021
August 13, 2021 02:03 - 12.4 MBA series of concerts, workshops, and events scheduled in Skagway this weekend has been canceled; Haines hosts its first hazardous waste collection event in two years; Skagway changes the location of its solid waste and recycling drop-off facility. The post Newscast – August 12, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 11, 2021
August 12, 2021 01:55 - 12.4 MBCOVID-19 cases keep rising in Haines as the Emergency Operations Center asks the community to help stop the spread; The Alaska Marine Highway’s LeConte canceled its call to the Upper Lynn Canal this week due to a staffing shortage, leaving travelers heading to Haines, Skagway, and Klukwan stranded in Juneau. The post Newscast – August 11, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 10, 2021
August 11, 2021 02:50 - 12.4 MBCOVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in Haines as the borough announces a new testing option, one additional case is also announced in Skagway; A Haines volunteer group prepares to deliver food and medicine to people isolated due to COVID concerns. The post Newscast – August 10, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 9, 2021
August 10, 2021 01:49 - 12.4 MBHaines sees a spike in COVID-19 cases following the Southeast Alaska State Fair; A cruise ship skips its Skagway call on Tuesday due to a medical emergency on board; Heavy wind and rain are impacting the Upper Lynn Canal and the National Weather Service in Juneau calls for more of the same. The post Newscast – August 9, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 6, 2021
August 07, 2021 00:23 - 12.4 MBSkagway officials move ahead with negotiations about the future of its healthcare; Haines is in danger of losing its composting resource. The post Newscast – August 6, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 5, 2021
August 06, 2021 01:13 - 12.4 MBThe U.S. Senate weighs a bill that could pave the way for an electric ferry in Skagway; Haines hosts its last First Friday of the year on Friday night; An update on COVID testing for Haines, Skagway, and Klukwan. The post Newscast – August 5, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 4, 2021
August 05, 2021 01:41 - 12.4 MBConservationists challenge a major old-growth timber sale in Haines; The Municipality of Skagway receives $5 million in federal stimulus money, there’s a looming childcare crisis, and a potential ballot initiative about healthcare in this week’s Assembly meeting preview. The post Newscast – August 4, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 3, 2021
August 04, 2021 05:43 - 8.25 MBHaines Police Chief on the latest on bear activity, a recent grant request for body cameras and more; A weather for the first week of August with the National Weather Service The post Newscast – August 3, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – August 2, 2021
August 03, 2021 03:03 - 8.31 MBMore positive COVID-19 cases in Skagway and onboard the American Constellation cruise ship; We hear voices from the Southeast Alaska State Fair festivities this weekend. The post Newscast – August 2, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 30, 2021
July 31, 2021 02:06 - 8.3 MBElection season is kicking off in the Upper Lynn Canal; Improvements to the gateway to the Chilkoot Trail are in the works; And, we hear voices from day two of the Southeast Alaska State Fair. The post Newscast – July 30, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 29, 2021
July 30, 2021 15:30 - 12.4 MBThere’s another positive COVID-19 case in Skagway, prompting some bars and restaurants to close temporarily; The Southeast Alaska State Fair is back after missing 2020 due to the pandemic; We check the Fair weekend weather forecast with the National Weather Service. The post Newscast – July 29, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 28, 2021
July 29, 2021 02:14 - 12.4 MBTwo Skagway residents test positive for coronavirus; Haines may be getting a new borough manager and more highlights from Tuesday’s Assembly meeting; The Southeast Alaska State Fair is full steam ahead for this weekend, with a COVID-19 mitigation plan in place. The post Newscast – July 28, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 27, 2021
July 28, 2021 18:03 - 8.31 MBThe first big cruise ship in 20 months arrived in Skagway this morning; The Haines borough manager finalist Annette Kreitzer arrived for a town visit, will the Assembly vote to hire her? The post Newscast – July 27, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 26, 2021
July 27, 2021 01:46 - 12.4 MBThe first large cruise ship due to visit Skagway since October of 2019 says one passenger has tested positive for Coronavirus; The Haines Assembly has a loaded agenda on Tuesday night, KHNS breaks it down with Mayor Olerud. The post Newscast – July 26, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 22, 2021
July 23, 2021 01:55 - 11 MBSkagway’s Fairway Market has been sold; Haines residents show up in force for little league baseball. The post Newscast – July 22, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 21, 2021
July 22, 2021 05:10 - 12.4 MBCanada will open its border soon, but with a host of requirements; Southeast Senior Services in Haines delivers lunches to local seniors. The post Newscast – July 21, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 20, 2021
July 21, 2021 02:21 - 8.31 MBThe US Coast Guard rescued three Haines paddlers on Sunday along the Tsirku River; Cooler weather coming up, we have an update with the National Weather Service The post Newscast – July 20, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 19, 2021
July 20, 2021 01:03 - 7.4 MBThe Haines Assembly will hold their second round of interviews tonight for the top two candidates for the Borough Manager job; After almost two years, Skagway’s public transit returns at least through October. The post Newscast – July 19, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 16, 2021
July 17, 2021 02:26 - 11 MBSkagway’s governmental agencies face more high-level resignations; A new tasting room has opened in Haines. The post Newscast – July 16, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 15, 2021
July 16, 2021 01:03 - 8.31 MBSeven more people have tested positive for COVID from the American Constellation cruise ship that visited the Upper Lynn Canal last week; Mule deer sightings have become more common, and wildlife biologists want to know why; and the Haines Assembly has selected two top candidates to interview for the Borough Manager job in an open […] The post Newscast – July 15, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 13, 2021
July 14, 2021 06:14 - 8.31 MBThe Haines Borough Manager search yields 10 applicants; The Skagway Traditional Council is battling invasive plant species. The post Newscast – July 13, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 12, 2021
July 13, 2021 02:12 - 11 MBHaines considers a yurt ban as some property owners claim the style of structure reduces property values; The American Constellation cruise ship cancels its July 14 sailing over COVID-19 concerns. The post Newscast – July 12, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 9, 2021
July 10, 2021 01:52 - 8.3 MBTourism in Haines has been widely reduced but operators and businesses are making due; In Dyea, the owners of a local lodging business have filed a lawsuit against Skagway’s local government over a campground host cabin; An update on the Dyea Road closure planned for this weekend. The post Newscast – July 9, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 7, 2021
July 08, 2021 01:11 - 11 MBErosion has destroyed one campsite and is threatening more on the Dyea flats; The Haines Borough has chosen a route for debris removal from the Beach Road Landslide site; Former Haines Mayor Jan Hill has been appointed to the state’s Alcohol Beverage Control Board. The post Newscast – July 7, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 6, 2021
July 07, 2021 01:52 - 8.31 MBAfter a warm and sunny holiday weekend, we have an early July weather update with the National Weather Service; A new play by Haines-based playwright and actor Aaron Davidman examines the complexities of violence, firearms and American individualism. The post Newscast – July 6, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – July 1, 2021
July 02, 2021 01:41 - 8.63 MBThe Haines Borough Assembly is holding a special meeting tonight to vote on a contract for debris removal from Beach Road, and we have an update from geologist on the safety of the area; Skagway is gearing up for another amazing Fourth of July holiday The post Newscast – July 1, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – June 30, 2021
July 01, 2021 01:47 - 11 MBSkagway’s Assembly meets on Thursday to discuss the school’s kitchen, how to spend a $2 million donation, and how to fill an empty assembly seat; KHNS breaks down the Haines holiday weekend events. The post Newscast – June 30, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.
Newscast – June 29, 2021
June 30, 2021 01:45 - 8.31 MBAlaska legislators passed a state budget, averting a government shutdown. We hear from State Senator Jesse Kiehl on the latest, and a new lawsuit filed by the Governor; There is a flood advisory alert for the Chilkat and Klehini Rivers, due to snowmelt and run-off from the heatwave. The post Newscast – June 29, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.