Alaska is about as far from New York or Washington D.C. as you can get and still be in the continental United States. Haines’ first responders commemorated the September 11th attacks—19 years later. From 0800 to 1700 hours on Friday first responders in Haines took shifts standing in front of the Public Safety Building downtown. […] The post Haines firefighters commemorate 9/11 attacks first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway tunes up a plan to keep businesses open over winter; Haines EOC prepares to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine; A Haines Borough Assembly Candidate Profile of Caitie Kirby. The post Newscast - September 10, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A local author’s book sales to fans across the country helps keep a Haines bookstore afloat; Carol Tuynman discusses why she is running for Haines Borough Assembly. The post Newscast - September 9, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A suicide on the eve of national suicide prevention week underscores the importance of discussing mental health; Haines man arrested for Idaho crimes; Candidate profile for Cheryl Stickler; Haines fishermen, businesses apply for $1 M in state relief money. The post Newscast - September 8, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Bears continue to break into homes and buildings in Haines. That’s despite law enforcement and private citizens shooting seventeen of them this season. Employees at both hardware stores in Haines say they get calls about electric fencing every day—it’s a popular bear deterrent. Tom Andreissen works at one of them, and he says he’s sold […] The post Bear break-ins continue in Haines first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Following complaints, a Haines developer withdraws waterfront development application; Chilkat Indian Village rolls out food security assistance program in Klukwan; Skagway’s assembly approved plans to restructure the port department, but put off a decision to update port governance in code. The post Newscast - September 4, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Bears continue to cause damage and safety risks despite interventions by law enforcement; Haines Borough School District begins offering in-person classes 5 days a week. The post Newscast - September 3, 2020 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines Sheldon Museum’s board of trustees is rethinking its relationship with the Haines Borough. At a meeting Tuesday, the board presented a proposal to become an independent nonprofit. Under the new plan museum staff would no longer be borough employees, but the museum would continue to receive financial assistance from the borough.  Concerns about […] The post Haines Sheldon Museum board proposes to separate museum staff from the borough first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

It’s election season, and in Haines two candidates filed to run in the mayoral contest. KHNS is bringing those candidates to you as part of a series of profiles that will air in the weeks leading up to our Candidate Forum. Jan Hill is not new to the mayor’s seat. She will finish her fourth […] The post Mayor candidate profile: Jan Hill first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

It’s election season, and in Haines two candidates filed to run in the mayoral contest. KHNS is bringing those candidates to you as part of a series of profiles that will air in the weeks leading up to our Candidate Forum.  Doug Olerud is challenging incumbent Mayor Jan Hill. It’s been over a decade since […] The post Mayor candidate profile: Doug Olerud first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.