The Haines borough approved a motion earlier this month to hire a new firm – and lead lobbyist – to secure federal funding for crucial infrastructure projects, including the Lutak Dock. But then more information emerged about the new hire, including that he is not a registered lobbyist – and has spent much of his […]

A vehicle crashed through Skagway Airport fencing on Thursday afternoon, crossed the tarmac, and ended up in the Skagway River. There were no serious injuries, according to the police department. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more. And, the Haines Planning Commission plans to discuss dividing the Mosquito Lake School Facility into multiple parcels. That’s because […]

Rockslides in Skagway in 2022 threatened public safety, damaged an important cruise ship dock – and ate into local tourism revenue. Now, scientists are working to gauge the risk … and whether a similar situation could play out elsewhere in the area. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports.

Skagway’s filing period for the Oct. 7 Regular Municipal Election closed on  Monday, August 18. There are multiple candidate choices for assembly, but only one option for mayor and one for the school board. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson penned an update.

A small plane carrying two people crashed near the Katzehin tidal flats outside Haines late Monday afternoon after attempting to land. No injuries were reported. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports. And, Skagwegians have another chance to weigh in on how tourism affects their lives. It’s the second year Skagway is participating in the Oregon […]

The Haines Borough School District should have one bus route running at the start of school on Aug. 19. That’s one more route than it said it could provide a month ago, when the school board voted not to accept the only bid it received for the bus contract. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the […]

The Haines Borough Assembly grappled with two major financial challenges at its meeting on August 12 – the deteriorating Lutak Dock project and proposals for a new seasonal sales tax to address the borough’s budget shortfall. KHNS’ Brandon Wilks has more on the meeting that covered a six-page agenda.  And, cell phone service in both […]

Communities in Southeast Alaska are ramping up calls for improved management of the region’s booming sea otter population. They say the critter is obliterating crab fisheries and other species – and that it’s time federal authorities step in and shift the current approach. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports.  And, the deadline for candidates to file to […]

A master carver is in Haines working on three new totem pole replicas. KHNS Reporter Trygve Bakke was able to visit the workshop and meet master carver TJ Young and his two apprentices to hear about the process.

The Skagway Borough Assembly is discussing a proposal that would increase assembly pay. It would make assembly compensation equal to that of the mayor. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.