Over the next week, more than 100 people from around the world will arrive in Haines for a backcountry ski competition, known as the Freeride World Tour. Borough staff and local businesses are in the throes of preparing for the tour, which hasn’t come to Alaska in almost a decade. Complicating that process, organizers say, […]

Little Dippers Learning Center is Skagway’s only year-round childcare facility. As the town struggles to provide enough childcare, the center has made changes to stay solvent and attract workers. Now, the center is hiring its fourth administrator in three years. KHNS’ Melinda Munson explores the highs and lows of small-town childcare.

The Haines Borough Public Library was recognized with a national award last month for general excellence. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt sat down with the library’s director to learn more. Also in the news, British Columbia is proposing to limit U.S.-based Tribes from government consultations related to environmental projects. Tribes in Southeast Alaska and Washington […]

For the first time in 33 years, the Skagway boys basketball team walked away from the Region V, 1A Tournament in first place. And their coach expects great things from them at the upcoming state tournament. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke to the athletes as the community welcomed them home. And, the Arctic Winter Games […]

Haines was awarded a $1 million federal grant to put towards an early childhood education building. That’s good news for a town that is struggling with a childcare crisis. But how to use those funds is still being worked out. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more.

Two state lawmakers introduced legislation this month that aims to crack down on water pollution from major ships – including cruises. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports. And, several high school exchange students gathered in Juneau earlier this month for a student orientation. KTOO’s Jamie Diep spoke with some of them and sent along this audio […]

Staff capacity, mining rules, and who gets to shape the future of Haines’ freight dock all took center stage at a marathon borough assembly meeting Tuesday night. Members also took steps toward helping local childcare providers — and heard some good news about the Haines Public Library. KHNS’ Brandon Wilks reports.

Skagway for decades has contended with contamination left behind by mining companies that exported ore from its port. The last mine to move ore through Skagway shut down in 2023. But a newly formed company is courting the town in hopes of doing so again. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the development […]

Visitors to the Haines Airport might get colder than they expect. The airport’s septic tank is having problems, and the solution is portable bathrooms outside — that may or may not be frozen. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the chilly details.

The Feb. 24 Haines Borough Assembly meeting will discuss several repeat issues including Porcupine Road, child care and of course, cell towers. But there’s a new issue on the agenda – a containerization ordinance for bulk ore. Chilkat Valley News reporter Will Steinfeld sat down with KHNS’ Melinda Munson to talk about the upcoming issues.