Skagway’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted in favor of one housing project and against another at its meeting last week. As KHNS reporter Melinda Munson tells us, they rejected potential seasonal housing on a barge. But, they did give final approval for a 20-unit congregate building on land.

President Donald Trump’s trade war and comments about absorbing Canada into the U.S. have sparked concern in Alaska about the state’s relationship with its closest neighbor. But how do Canadians feel? The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt spent the weekend at a long-standing Nordic ski race in British Columbia to find out.

Upper Lynn Canal high school basketball had an exciting conclusion to the season as the Skagway Panther Boys and Haines Glacier Bear Girls attended the state tournament in Anchorage. Trygve Bakke spoke to some of the coaches and players, to hear more about how it went.

The Alaska House Resources Committee met on Friday to hear testimony on a resolution recognizing the longstanding partnership between Canada and the United States. It also acknowledges Canada’s sovereignty. Two of Skagway’s elected officials participated and outlined how a trade war with Canada, could, and perhaps already is, harming the Upper Lynn Canal. KHNS reporter, […]

Janine Allen hosts Melissa Aronson and Reilly Kozinski from Haines Friends of Recycling to talk about Senate Bill 61 and product stewardship: corporations taking responsibility for the post-consumer fate of the materials in the products they manufacture and sell, specifically plastics and electronics.

The Haines Borough Assembly sent a letter three weeks ago to their international neighbor, Haines Junction, Yukon. It expressed friendship amid growing political tension. The Canadian mayor responded with a request that Haines, Alaska, publicly support Canada’s sovereignty. The Haines Assembly voted to approve a resolution that recognizes that sovereignty at its last meeting. KHNS […]

A new petition is circulating in Haines regarding helicopter noise. It seeks to limit helicopter activity at a heliport 18 miles outside of town. Some residents say the flights are disturbing wildlife, and one man even moved because of the noise. But the owner of the heliport says he’s a good neighbor who’s contributing to […]

A decades-old proposal to build a controversial road between Juneau and the communities of Haines and Skagway was put to rest in 2016. But that just changed. The state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is resurrecting the idea that’s long sparked debate in Southeast Alaska. The Alaska Desk’s Avery Ellfeldt reports.

The Haines Lady Bears and the Skagway Panther Boys both qualified for this year’s state basketball tournament in Anchorage. State games begin Wednesday and run through the 15th. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson spoke with both teams, who are optimistic about their chances for success at state.

How can Haines, Skagway, and Alaska schools stay competitive and recruit talented teachers who stick around in the face of a national teacher shortage and decreased state funding? Join Kyle Clayton, Doug Olerud, Roy Getchell and Lisa Parady as we talk about this and more.