A half-dozen large cruise ships are projected to visit Skagway later this summer. But they’ll be running at reduced capacity, and realistic passenger numbers are difficult to come by. This week, city officials estimated nearly 100,000 passengers are likely to visit. Skagway businesses have been scrambling over the last few weeks to respond to the […] The post Nearly 100,000 cruise passengers are expected to visit Skagway this summer first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously passed a new budget Tuesday night for the upcoming fiscal year. Despite the economic challenges of the pandemic, the Assembly authorized spending increases as tax revenues and federal funding were higher than expected. KHNS’ Corinne Smith reports.    In a unanimous vote, the Haines Borough Assembly and Mayor passed a […] The post Haines Borough Assembly passes new budget, with few cuts and more spending first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines Borough Assembly approves a new budget; The National Park Service plans two projects for Skagway. The post Newscast – June 9, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The National Park Service is planning two projects in the Skagway area. One is a redesign of the Chilkoot Trail parking and welcome area in Dyea (Die-ee), and the other is a new dormitory in downtown Skagway’s historic district.  The Chilkoot Trail is one of Skagway’s most iconic attractions. Tourists from across the globe come […] The post The National Park Service plans Chilkoot Trail upgrades and a new dormitory first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A decision has finally been made about the Dyea Campground host cabin, and a host is on the way. The post Newscast – June 7, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Last fall, in an effort to provide recreational options for Skagway residents, the municipality made a vacant campground host cabin available for nightly rentals. Facing criticism from local lodge owners, the Assembly decided to reserve it for a campground host in the summer months and make it free for local residents during the winter.  The […] The post The Dyea campground host cabin will be free of charge during the winter for locals first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway hires a new police chief, and he’s a familiar presence in the community. The post Newscast – June 4, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway officials hired a new police chief Thursday night. The position had been open for 8 months until the borough decided interim chief Jerry Reddick had earned the title. Borough officials took time to find the right hire for the police chief position after Ray Leggett resigned abruptly in October. At its regularly scheduled meeting, […] The post Skagway hires a new police chief, and he’s a familiar presence in the community first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines Long Term Recovery Group helps residents find resources for disaster recovery. The post Newscast – June 3, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The effects of last December’s devastating storms in the Upper Lynn Canal continue to be felt, and recovery for many residents may take years. The Haines Long Term Recovery Group formed in December in response to those storms is helping to piece together recovery strategies across the Haines Borough.  Spring in northern Southeast Alaska has […] The post The Haines Long Term Recovery Group helps residents find resources for disaster recovery first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.