Senator Lisa Murkowski was among hundreds of visitors in Haines last weekend (5/25) for the Great Alaska Craft Beer and Home Brew Festival. In a wide ranging interview, she touched on issues ranging from looming Medicaid cuts and canceled FEMA grants, to school funding and the Lutak Dock.   

The Haines Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire Monday evening. The fire chief says no one was injured but the home was destroyed. And, the Haines School Board is joining the borough in opposing a proposed cell tower near the school. As KHNS’ Melinda Munson reports, the school district, like the borough, says the […]

The cruise line industry is suing Skagway over a new policy that makes a controversial change to how the borough taxes excursions sold by cruise companies. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt has the story.  And sometimes, getting a hold of basic over-the-counter medications in Skagway can be difficult. A new vending machine at the local […]

Haines’ tourism season is revving up yet again. But this time, there’s a new operator in town.  A local tribe has launched a new tourism effort that’s been in the making for a decade. The Chilkoot Indian Association is banking on the venture for an economic boost – particularly amid federal funding cuts by the […]

The Skagway Assembly is considering an ordinance meant to clean up code around using lighted signs in Skagway’s historic district. But frustrated business owners say the rules are impractical and an overreach. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details.

Skagway voters will decide in the fall if they want to increase sales tax by 2% during the tourist season. In exchange, they’ll receive free municipal utilities and money for capital projects. Advocates say the funds the tax would raise is necessary to pay for infrastructure, in a time when federal dollars are uncertain. But […]

Skagway’s mayor resigned the day after a tense borough assembly meeting. For months, the assembly and mayor have been at odds over his refusal to sign assembly correspondence, a task he says is not the responsibility of what he calls the “executive branch.” KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has this update. And, Senator Lisa Murkowski has […]

AT&T Mobility is proposing to install a cell tower in downtown Haines. The local borough assembly voted to send a letter opposing the height and location of the structure, and one assembly member is drafting an ordinance that would make the tower illegal. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details.

Last week, a group of Skagway tour guides crossed into Canada to spend some time with their international counterparts. The trip emphasized cooperation in tough political times. KHNS contributor Molly McCluskey joined the tour and has this report.

The deadline for submitting proposals to amend commercial ski tour area maps for the Haines Borough is this May 15. The process happens every five years and is usually marked with some controversy as the borough balances winter tourism with wildlife concerns. And, journalists from across the state attended last month’s annual Alaska Press Club […]