There were several hot button issues in front of the Assembly Thursday night, but two issues took center stage.   The mandate that had required all travelers entering Skagway to receive negative covid tests and to self-isolate upon arrival was repealed.  The resolution to repeal originally called for this measure to be enacted on April […] The post Skagway’s assembly repeals a restrictive travel mandate and passes a new mask mandate under odd circumstances first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway lifts testing and social distancing requirements for incoming travelers while adopting a new mask mandate; Juneau breweries raise thousands of dollars for programs and services in Haines. The post Newscast – March 19, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines Avalanche Center warns residents of avalanche danger in the landslide path on Beach Road; An update on winter sports in Skagway. The post Newscast – March 18, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Skagway Borough Assembly will discuss health mandates, public use cabins, waterfront leases and economic stimulus at its meeting this week; Sixth graders in Haines present a citizenship award to Krystal Lloyd for her service to the community. The post Newcast – March 17, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway’s Assembly is set to meet on Thursday night and is bringing to the table a loaded agenda.  Quarantine restrictions, mask mandates, a cabin controversy, a helicopter company agreement, and an economic stimulus program are all on the docket.   Let’s start with the travel mandate.  The city council will consider rescinding the current travel […] The post Skagway’s Assembly to tackle big topics on Thursday night, here’s what you need to know first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

On Monday afternoon word of the Alaska Marine Highway vessel, the Matanuska, and its mechanical failure began to stream into Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata’s office.  The Matanuska, the only vessel in the Alaska Marine Highway’s beleaguered fleet that is currently offering service to the Upper Lynn Canal, was able to limp into Juneau on Tuesday.  […] The post The municipality of Skagway contracts with Allen Marine to temporarily replace the State Ferry MV Matanuska after it breaks down first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The municipality of Skagway contracts with Allen Marine to temporarily replace the State Ferry MV Matanuska; The National Weather Service talks us through the forecast for the Upper Lynn Canal for the rest of the week. The post Newscast – March 16, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Haines hires a new lobbyist; The Alaska Marine Highway sells off their two fast ferries; and DDF competitors in the Upper Lynn Canal head to Nationals. The post Newscast – March 12th, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Pandemic-related rules and recommendations are reconsidered in Haines and Skagway as more and more people get vaccinated; Skagway Traditional Council teaches local students about the lifecycle of salmon using aquariums and rap songs.   The post Newscast – March 15, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  Drama, Debate and Forensics teams in Haines and Skagway had very successful seasons this year. Haines student Stella Ordonez and Skagway student Callia Fielding will be competing in nationals, with Skagway’s Tessa Murphy named first alternate.   Additionally, Fielding’s father was named DDF coach of the year for Alaska.    Skagway has had a DDF […] The post DDF Competitors in the Upper Lynn Canal head to nationals first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.