After two months of discussions, the Haines Borough Assembly adopted its Fiscal Year 26 Budget. As Melinda Munson with KHNS reports, it relies more on borough savings because there is less support than usual from the state and federal government.

Skagway has seen an increase in the use of recreational drones, and it has caused consternation for some residents. The town’s police chief wants locals to understand drone etiquette. And one commercial drone pilot hopes Skagwegians will view the technology as an important tool, that’s helping to advance local science.

Researchers say it’s clear that wolves in parts of southeast Alaska are increasingly turning to the sea, instead of the land, for food. But now there’s evidence that the behavior can have toxic results. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the finding has implications for the apex predator – and other species – […]

Skagway police are investigating a death at a home on Sunday. Officers responded to a call about an unresponsive man and local medics later pronounced him deceased. Police are not identifying the person for now. And, the Haines Assembly will address a proposed rule change at its next meeting that would stop the mayor from […]

If a person in Haines or Skagway is sexually assaulted, they can’t get a forensic exam without leaving town. Victims have to make the 45-minute flight to Juneau to access the appropriate medical team. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke with advocates about how the trip can be traumatic but is still important.

Commercial fishermen are increasingly struggling to find and pay for insurance that protects their boats – and their crews.  The state legislature passed a bill this session that aims to address the issue by providing another coverage option. But whether Governor Mike Dunleavy signs the legislation remains to be seen, as does its potential to […]

A Skagway School student is hoping to get more young people voting by allowing them extra time to register. The soon-to-be high school senior is working to support state representatives on House Bill 21. The bill would allow youth as young as 16 to pre-register to vote, ensuring that when they turn 18, they’re ready […]

An engineering company declared the Haines freight dock “on borrowed time” about a decade ago. Now, the dock is in such bad shape that the borough is restricting access to it. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details about the infrastructure that Haines is struggling to replace.

The U.S. portion of a historic, 33 mile hiking trail between Skagway and British Columbia has been off limits to backcountry explorers since 2020. But that’s about to change – with one key caveat. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports.

This spring, a group of Skagway high schoolers made the trek to Washington D.C. to get an up close look at how government works. It’s the first time in over 20 years that Skagway high school students have joined the national program known as “Close Up,” and it comes at a particularly tense time in […]