This summer the Alaska Department of Fish and Game closed mountain goat hunting in the Takinsha Ridge and Kicking Horse areas near Haines due to a decline in the population. Now a local advisory committee is asking the Bureau of Land Management to consider restrictions on heliskiing until the goat population recovers. Last month the […] The post Local Fish and Game advisory committee asks BLM to consider restrictions on heliskiing first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway shelters in place for 7 days following positive COVID-19 case; Local biologists assist the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indians with its water quality testing program; Hoonah sees its first COVID-19 cases. The post Newscast - November 17, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes usually sends a representative to test water in the Haines Borough each month. As Covid-19 cases mount and hospital capacity dwindles in Alaska, they’re suspending that travel. They’re contracting with local biologists to keep the program running. The bad news is the biologists at the Central […] The post Tribal water monitoring to continue in Haines area despite COVID-19 limitations first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A local advisory committee is asking the Bureau of Land Management to consider restrictions on heliskiing until the goat population recovers; Upper Lynn Canal Schools remain open as state tightens COVID-19 restrictions. The post Newscast - November 16, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Local tribes take more health precautions following an emergency COVID-19 alert from the governor; Former Haines dispatcher completes police training to join HBPD; New video game set in Southeast Alaska aims at more realistic depiction of Native culture. The post Newscast - November 13, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Governor Dunleavy issues emergency alert urging Alaskans to take more precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19; Juneau COVID-19 testing machine to arrive in December; Navy receives permission for more marine testing in Southeast Alaska; Chilkat Valley Community Foundation awards $28,000 to local nonprofits. The post Newscast - November 12, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Researchers and managers with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game presented grim data about brown bears in Haines on Monday. High mortality rates have wildlife biologists concerned about the future of the local population. A record number of bears have been killed in defense of life and property this year.  Anthony Crupi has been […] The post Fish and Game raises concerns over record high number of brown bear kills in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Haines Borough Assembly approves contract for new public safety building design; Sealaska Heritage Institute receives grant to digitize massive archive of Tlingit and Haida language materials. The post Newscast - November 11, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

ADF&G officials raise concerns about high bear mortality rate in Haines; Sitka schools close temporarily after local surge in coronavirus cases. The post Newscast - November 10, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Haines Borough sees a drop in revenue in 2020; Skagway residents confront the borough assembly over police chief’s departure; Skagway School board president John Hischer recognized by Alaska Superintendents Association for his service to the community. The post Newscast - November 9, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.