Federal representatives phone in to Skagway; Haines resident Mark McNamara died this week in California.

Haines Borough examines possibilities for increasing future cruise traffic with Royal Carribean; Statewide burn ban takes effect May 1st with the exception of Southeast Alaska.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life across the globe, and communities have been forced to make tough decisions. Many are wondering how to stay safe and healthy without reducing quality of life and harming the economy. In this edition of Lynn Canal Voice we discuss community response to the pandemic with Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata, Alaska […]

The Supreme Court ruled last Thursday that the Clean Water Act applies to pollutants that reach protected waters, even from a distance. Conservationists say it’s a win for clean water. It could mean stricter permitting is required for Constantine Metal Resources’ expansion plans for a mine project near Haines. State regulators remain tight-lipped about what […]

The Alaska Marine Highway System updated its summer schedule; new nonprofit funding sources are available to local giving groups; a Supreme Court decision could influence permitting on a mine project near Haines.

The Rasmuson Foundation recognized Haines master carver Wayne Price as its 2020 Distinguished Artist on Monday. Each year the foundation presents the $40,000 award to an Alaskan who has made outstanding contributions to arts and culture in the state over the course of their life.  KHNS’ Henry Leasia spoke with Price about his career and […]

Haines master carver Wayne Price receives Rasmuson Distinguished Artist award; Haines Borough Manager discusses municipal COVID-19 response.

After trying for a few years, Haines resident Knikki Cinnoco and 8 other friends managed to get a permit to raft the Grand Canyon. Their three week trip in March was the adventure of a lifetime. Deep in this large crack in the earth they had no idea that a global pandemic was rapidly changing […]

Live shows and performances across the globe have been postponed until further notice, but that doesn’t mean that creatives have stopped sharing their art. They have just moved their shows and performances online.  Back in August, Haines School art teacher Giselle Miller began planning for a First Friday art show at the Haines Brewing Company. […]

Small cruises update their summer sailings; SEARHC releases region specific testing information; and Haines artists share their work virtually.