SEARHC ends free asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; Avalanche experts talk about how to stay safe in the snow. The post Newscast - November 6, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

BLM finalizes rules for Alaska Native Veteran land allotment program; Wood prices spike as pandemic slows down supply. The post Newscast - November 5, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

There are a few jobs that have stayed steady through the pandemic, and contracting is one of them. But pandemic slowdowns in the supply chain mean the cost of doing business has gone up. COVID-19 had a serious impact on the wood products industry down south. Logging is not exactly compatible with social distancing. Mills […] The post Lumber prices start to level off after skyrocketing this summer first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

5 months have passed since the Haines Borough Assembly fired former borough manager Debra Schnabel. The borough has yet to post a job advertisement for the position. The newly elected mayor and assembly have been tasked with finding the next manager.  In October, the borough manager’s job description was updated based on recommendations from the […] The post New assembly and mayor tasked with finding the next Haines Borough Manager first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway Traditional Council and the Municipality of Skagway are moving towards a closer working relationship. The federally recognized tribal government for Skagway Tlingit and Haida members requested an increased partnership with the Municipality of Skagway this week. Skagway Traditional Council President Jaime Bricker says the council’s mission is to nurture and protect tribal members and […] The post Skagway Traditional Council and Municipality of Skagway to increase partnership first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines pool to reopen; Skagway commits to greater partnership with Skagway Traditional Council; Partial election results are available at the state website. The post Newscast - November 4, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Haines school student tests positive for COVID-19; 5 months after firing the former Haines Borough manager, the Haines assembly has still not advertised the vacancy; Hyder residents given special exemption for Canadian border closure. The post Newscast - November 3, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A Haines family got their Halloween scare early this year, when a large bear charged a young man all the way up to the family’s front porch. As KHNS’ Claire Stremple reports, they’re among the record number of bear interactions this season.    Walther Jim’s mom had four pounds of meat simmering in pasta sauce […] The post Bear charges boy outside his Haines home first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

An essential worker that spent time in Haines tests positive for COVID-19; Bears are still hungry in Haines; Cleanup efforts at a Canadian mine site take a step forward; Heavy snowfall prompts warnings from Haines police; Yukon Territory does not “fall back” this year. The post Newscast - November 2, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

CDC lifts no sail order; Haines and Skagway EOC’s recommend health precautions for trick or treaters. The post Newscast - October 30, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.