Reporters around the state went into their communities to ask Alaskans how they feel about President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. KHNS’ Avery Ellfeldt did the same in Haines, which voted for Trump in 2024 – and is known for being sharply politically divided. A number of people declined interviews, saying they don’t […]

The federal government each year provides tens of thousands of dollars in grants to tribal libraries across Alaska. The money pays staff, buys books and fuels programming related to traditional knowledge. But as Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the Trump administration has started cancelling those grants in communities across the state. For some, the […]

After two years of being shut down to tent camping, Portage Cove State Recreation Site will again welcome overnight visitors, providing accommodations close to downtown Haines. The borough has agreed to take over management of the state-owned property to provide the summer amenity. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.

Skagway’s latest borough assembly meeting discussed a proposed sales tax increase with a surprising twist. They also considered a change in how public notices are published and a possible trip to the Capital. And they resolved the borough’s correspondence issue, for now. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.

A controversial mining exploration project near Haines has been in limbo since its biggest investor backed out late last year. Now, the project’s parent company wants to step back, too. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, there won’t be a drilling program at the site this summer. The project’s long-term future is less clear.

The Office of Special Prosecutions completed its investigation into a February officer-involved shooting in Haines. They concluded there is no reason to file charges against a police officer who fired two shots at a man who is accused of throwing knives at the officer. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details from the 20-page report.

A Haines judge decided there was sufficient cause to move forward in a case against an assembly member charged with refusing to obey a fire official’s order. The misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment for one year and/or a fine of up to $1,000. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson attended the hearing telephonically.

For weeks, much of the chatter in Haines – on Facebook, in coffee shops, on Main Street – has revolved around one question: Are the Hooligan here? By high tide early this week, the small, oily fish had arrived in full force. But as Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, a slew of other […]

Skagway held its international folk festival in mid-April. But the lack of Canadian participants made the event much less – international. And the Haines Visitor Center reports its foot traffic is down. KHNS’ Melinda Munson takes a look at the recent local tourism trends amid tensions with the U.S. and Canada.

Skagway went from having just one financial institution to three this month. Two credit unions opened in town after the municipality put out a request last year for more banking options. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details.