Hundreds of residents in Haines and Skagway joined in a nationwide rally over the weekend against President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to downsize the U.S. government. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt tagged along – and has this report.

Two issues dominated the last Skagway Borough Assembly meeting: multiple proposed land allotments for Native veterans and the mayor’s decision not to sign correspondence. And inevitably, the two agenda items converged. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more.

The person in charge of ordering and stocking produce at Skagway’s only year-round grocery store is moving on after eight years. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke with the former grocery store employee about the position that the entire town depends on.

Alaska’s population as a whole has been inching upward over the last few years, after a period of decline. But as Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the same can’t be said if you zoom in on certain parts of the state, including Haines and Skagway.

*Enjoy this April Fool’s episode, the only time of the year we produce fake news. A nude cruise is headed to Skagway and Haines this season. The small ship will berth in both towns as part of an experiment to gauge interest in cold climate naked cruising. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the skinny.

The Haines Borough Assembly finally decided how to disperse its designated non-profit funds at its meeting last week. The vote came after months of discussion amid concerns of decreased funding this year from the state and federal government. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.

The Haines cheerleading team earned first place in regionals this season and competed in the state championship. It was an impressive showing for a young team with a new – and very novice – coach. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke with the hard-working Lady Glacier Bears.

Southeast Alaska’s Chilkat Valley is inching toward the area’s first major timber harvest since the 1990’s.  But that plan just hit a snag. The timber company under contract for the sale recently applied for a permit to store harvested logs in Haines’ Lutak [LOO-tak]  inlet. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the state […]

It’s that time of year for Skagway women to make an appointment for their breast health. The mobile mammography truck is coming to town in April. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke to the staff to get the details.

The Haines Borough has a new permanent clerk after the last one was terminated by the assembly in October. The new clerk is focusing on disseminating information quickly and has a passion for the public process. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson caught up with Mike Denker on a busy Friday and has this report.