Haines officials had many concerns over the past few weeks: relief workers poured in from around the state to assist with the December 2 landslide disaster. And that led to fears of an outbreak of COVID-19 at the same time , as some 50 households had to  evacuate. So far that hasn’t happened. In terms […] The post No COVID-19 outbreak followed the disaster in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A Tuesday charter flight delivered the first doses of the Moderna-brand COVID-19 vaccines to Haines and Skagway. It’s the second variant of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the FDA for emergency use. In Skagway, the 100 dose first shipment is enough vaccine to inoculate 50 residents. That’s 5% of the population, putting the small town […] The post Hundreds of Moderna-brand COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in the Upper Lynn Canal first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A landslide victim’s legacy helps Haines disaster survivors; A federal watchdog agency says the U.S. Forest Service acted illegally when it awarded a $2 million grant to the state of Alaska in 2018.  The post Newscast – December 22, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Dozens of households remain displaced following a deadly mudslide in Haines that’s claimed two lives. Now, a “shop local” initiative—originally spearheaded by one of the disaster’s victims—is playing a role in helping the survivors. Tracey Harmon is distributing some of the first byHaines Relief Program vouchers in the Chamber of Commerce office downtown.  They’re just […] The post Landslide victim’s legacy helps Haines disaster survivors first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Some Beach Road residents have been able to return to their homes over the first time since a fatal landslide on December 2nd. That’s following the all-clear issued Friday night by local authorities. Most residents on the north side of the slide were able to return to their homes last week. But those to the […] The post Beach Road residents cleared to visit homes south of the slide zone first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines DMV is among a half-dozen rural branches on the chopping block in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget. The administration has suggested Haines residents travel to Juneau—by ferry—so the state can save on employees and offices. Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed budget rolled out earlier this month proposes saving money but eliminating state jobs and lease […] The post Haines DMV to close if the proposed state budget passes first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The governor’s proposed budget would close the Haines DMV; More Beach Road residents get to visit their homes south of the slide The post Newscast – December 21, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A shipment of COVID-19 vaccines reached Haines for the first time on Friday. Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium began vaccinating health care workers and first responders at its clinics in Haines and Klukwan that same day. More vaccines are expected in the coming weeks. It’s a cold grey morning at the Haines small boat harbor. […] The post SEARHC begins COVID-19 vaccinations in Haines and Klukwan first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Haines receives its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines; Skagway mandates COVID-19 testing or quarantines for travelers. The post Newscast – December 18, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway prepares municipal budget after difficult year for local economy; HEDC hires new interim director following the death of David Simmons; Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium begins vaccinating frontline healthcare workers and first responders. The post Newscast – December 17, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.