Skagway was the very first incorporated city in Alaska, and it will celebrate that accomplishment on June 28 with a town picture. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke with a local historian about how the town beat out Juneau, and Ketchikan, for the honor. Also in the news, a Haines guide died on Sunday during a non-work-related […]

A Haines nonprofit has been working for years to build a large facility capable of churning out compost for farmers and gardeners. The facility itself is complete. But the plan is stalled amid a heated debate over a neighboring driveway that proponents say is important for the project – but belongs to the local cemetery.

A federal bill that would likely include cuts to Medicaid passed the United States House and is being considered by the Senate. A Klukwan mother and son, who could be negatively affected if the bill passes, travelled 3,500 miles to Washington D.C and joined other families of children with intense medical needs to protest the […]

In late May, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities sent out a press release, announcing its intent to move forward with the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal. It would be located 30 miles north of Juneau’s current ferry terminal. Skagway officials bristled at the news, and unanimously agreed to send a response protesting the […]

After over a month with no mayor, the Skagway Assembly has appointed someone to fill the position until the October election. Assembly member Kate Kolodi is now officially the borough’s mayor. But it wasn’t an easy vote. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details. And, more than 900 cyclists are set to participate this weekend in […]

Haines’ new police chief did not start this week as hoped. That’s because of licensing issues between his home state and Alaska. And, Skagway is a small town but it celebrates Pride month in a big way. June is full of events ranging from the Rainbow Roll, a roller skating party at the recreation center, […]

In an effort to bear-proof the town, the Haines Borough began giving out bear resistant trash cans. Mayor Tom Morphet, who spearheaded the initiative, is pleased with the results and is hopeful about being able to supply more. KHNS’ Trygve Bakke has more.

Haines residents joined millions of people across the nation on Saturday and participated in a No Kings Rally, protesting President Donald Trump’s policies. The event included skits with costumes, original music and a puppet show. Further north, Skagwegians didn’t organize a protest and instead opted for a more individual approach. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has this […]

Smoke poured over the Canadian border into eastern Alaska this weekend, impacting communities from Southeast to the Interior. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, that’s meant hazy skies – and poor air quality – for Haines, Klukwan and Skagway.

The state of Alaska for more than two decades has monitored public beaches for fecal contamination. Now, the program is returning to Haines after a long hiatus. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the samples have come back clear so far.  And, residents are advised against harvesting clams, mussels and other shellfish near beaches […]