The Haines Borough Assembly has offered Tennessee real estate investor George Zoukee a job as borough manager. The decision comes after two rounds of interviews with finalists for the position.  In May of 2020, the Haines Borough assembly and mayor fired then-borough manager Debra Schnabel. It was a controversial decision, opposed by numerous residents and […] The post Haines Borough Assembly offers manager job to George Zoukee first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

In an effort to save money, the Alaska Marine Highway System is considering getting rid of an unused ferry by sinking it; The Haines Borough Assembly approved a land swap this week that will pave the way for development of a waterfront boat storage facility. The post Newscast – March 25, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway’s borough manager, Brad Ryan, has proposed an economic stimulus plan to help the municipality create jobs that bring value to the community.  Projects such as new trails, trail maintenance, and recreational cabin construction, are seen by the manager as ways to employ residents while adding tangible value to the daily lives of Skagwegians.  At […] The post Skagway Borough Manager’s economic stimulus plan receives mixed reviews first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Alaska state troopers arrested a part-time Skagway resident on charges of theft earlier this month.  Investigators say the worker defrauded an elderly Skagway woman and the company he worked for.   According to court documents, the elderly Skagway resident hired local contractor Hunz and Hunz to complete some deck repair and yard work in late […] The post State Troopers arrest Skagway worker for theft in the 2nd degree first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  The Haines Assembly makes a decision on a new borough manager; Skagway’s borough manager offers a stimulus plan to mixed reviews. The post Newscast – March 24, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Back in 2012, Skagway resident and business owner Jeff Brady established a Scholarship Fund as a way to pay tribute to his late mother’s love of the arts. The fund is available to folks all over southeast Alaska from Juneau to the Upper Lynn Canal.   Over the years they have awarded over $50,000 to […] The post Margaret Frans Brady Fund Scholarships announced, deadline to apply April 25 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  Alaska State Troopers arrest a Skagway worker in Juneau on charges of theft in the 2nd degree; Last summer Lynn Canal fishing was below average, the outlook for this summer remains subpar; An Arts Scholarship becomes available to residents of southeast Alaska. The post Newscast – March 23, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway is a recreational town, both in the summer and the winter.  Here’s a closer look at the winter sports scene.   There’s always something to get that heart rate up in Skagway.  One of the longest-running wintertime activities in town has been bowling, dating back at least to the 1950s.  But as with almost […] The post A look into the world of Skagway’s winter sports first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

On Monday night Mayor Andrew Cremata utilized his veto power to reverse Skagway’s new mask mandate.  On Thursday night of last week, Skagway’s Assembly passed the resolution requiring people to wear face coverings when in public spaces by a 4-2 vote.     Later in the evening during closing remarks, however, one of the Assemblypersons, Orion […] The post Skagway’s mayor vetoes mask mandate in attempt to clear up confusion over ruling first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway’s Mayor Vetoes a controversial mask mandate; .State Senator Jesse Kiehl discusses the governor’s proposal to close the DMV in Haines and how coastal communities will cope with another dismal cruise season.  The post Newscast – March 22, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.