Skagway’s only year-round laundromat closed last fall. Since then, some residents have struggled with the task of maintaining clean clothes and linens. Discussions have begun on what to do about the issue, and possible ways to fund those solutions. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details.

Communities across Southeast Alaska are tweaking their tax policies to rake in tourist dollars during the summer months – and provide some relief to locals in the winter, according to municipal leaders. This year, voters in the Upper Lynn Canal will vote for ballot measures that would do the same. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt […]

Close to 50 Skagwegians gathered at Garden City RV Park on Tuesday with somber faces. Many wore bright orange t-shirts in honor of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. They stood on muni-owned property that once housed a Catholic mission school for Alaska Native children. That land is a source of pain for the local […]

Incumbent Rachel Saitzyk wants to serve another term on the Haines Borough Planning Commission. She says her ability to connect and her optimism make her a good fit for the position. KHNS’ Melinda Munson met with the candidate to find out more.

Nathanael Reams is running for the Haines Borough Planning Commission. He says he’s entering the race as a new candidate, willing to learn and work with other commissioners. KHNS’ Melinda Munson interviewed Reams over the phone from his remote work place. And, incumbent Dan Schultz wants to serve another term on the Haines Borough Planning […]

Joe Parnell has held various jobs. He’s hoping to add planning commissioner to his resume. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson visited with the candidate, who says he particulalry concerned about Haines’ derelict buildings. And, Kimberly Rosado almost always gives citizen comment at Haines Borough Assembly meetings. She’s switching her focus, and hopes to be elected to […]

Skagway’s Main Street is crumbling both above and below ground. The municipality has started a pre-design project to plan how to replace the infrastructure. After the borough considered three plans, residents are now being presented with two updated options. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.

Candidate John Norton is running for Haines Borough Assembly. The retired teacher spoke with KHNS reporter Melinda Munson about what makes him a unique candidate.

A cruise ship left some of its passengers on land in Haines last week due to high winds in the Lynn Canal. The 250 passengers were forced to make quick accommodations and take shelter at the Haines Chilkat Center of the Arts. KHNS’ Trygve Bakke reports that what started as a dire situation quickly turned […]

Incumbent Gabe Thomas has lived in Haines since birth. He wants another term on the Haines Borough Assembly. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson visited with the candidate and talked about the borough budget and the school.