The Skagway Fire Department responded to a fire in Dyea on Friday. No one was hurt but a family pet was lost and the home received significant damage. The large family that resided in the home must now make other living arrangements. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more. And, Alaska’s Senator Lisa Murkowski paid a […]

Three of Alaska’s key shipping companies are set to hike rates, as fuel prices skyrocket amid the war with Iran. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports the change could affect communities across the state. And, school districts across the state are forced to build budgets based on numbers that could change. That’s because state education […]

A new tourism advocacy group with members in both Haines and Skagway is planning a mayor exchange this month. The mayors from both communities will switch jobs for one week, in an effort to learn best practices from each town. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details. (Note — this is our yearly April Fool’s […]

The average age for a woman to enter menopause is around 52. But, some of the most intense symptoms can start as many as 10 years earlier. That phase is called perimenopause. Skagway’s health clinic is holding monthly lunch gatherings to teach women about their changing bodies, and assure them they’re not alone. KHNS reporter […]

State inspectors board cruise ships in Alaska twice a summer to ensure the industry is doing its best to protect the environment.  But in 2025, ships owned by cruise giant Carnival Corporation repeatedly declined to provide inspectors with information related to systems known as open-loop scrubbers, according to state inspection documents. Those systems are criticized […]

Both Skagway and Haines held a No Kings rally on Saturday, in solidarity with communities across the nation. They were protesting policies of the Trump administration. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more from both sides of the canal.

A Washington man charged with distributing fentanyl pills that killed two Skagway men was found guilty by a federal jury on Wednesday. As Melinda Munson with KHNS reports, they were the first known fentanyl deaths in the small Southeast town. And, last week belonged to Olivia Klupar of Skagway. Literally. She was named Alaskan of […]

One person died on Sunday in a major avalanche near Haines Pass, just across the border in British Columbia.  Late March is typically prime time for recreation in the backcountry hot spot. But experts are warning about unstable snow conditions in the area that likely contributed to the recent tragedy. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for […]

The Haines Glacier Bears boys basketball team placed second for Region V, 2A at State earlier this month. Haines resident and basketball enthusiast Brian Elliott was the voice for the regional and state broadcasts and has been watching the team all year. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has more.  

The March 24 Haines Borough Assembly meeting will address accessory dwelling units and bulk ore containerization. And, the Assembly will rehear a conditional use permit decision made by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Chilkat Valley News reporter Will Steinfeld joins us from the capital city to get prepared for Tuesday’s meeting, which is expected to […]