Haines Police reported an officer-involved-shooting on Monday. They say an individual attacked an officer with weapons. No serious injuries were sustained. And, the Haines Assembly last week voted to send a friendly letter to its Canadian neighbors. That’s following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and his musings that Canada could become the 51st state. […]

Haines experienced its fourth major fire in just five months on Saturday. Fire Chief Brian Clay commented on the timing of the fires and gave suggestions to help keep residents safe. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more.

Haines has been searching for a police chief since November. The borough assembly and staff are moving forward with the help of a consulting firm. That’s after a finalist for the position visited the town and then withdrew his application, citing “unprofessional behavior” from the interim police chief. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more. And, […]

A new report in Haines chronicles which parts of the mountainous borough might be prone to future landslides.  It comes as communities across Alaska and beyond scramble to prepare for natural disasters that are growing more destructive with climate change. The first step is often working to better understand the risk – and map where […]

The U.S. Forest Service has completed assessment reports on over 20 topics that will inform how the Tongass National Forest will be managed in decades to come. As CoastAlaska’s Angela Denning reports, the last time the Forest Service studied the Tongass this deeply, the movie Titanic was hitting the screens.

A little more than two years after Skagway’s first fentanyl deaths, the man suspected of providing the drugs is now facing federal charges. A U.S. assistant attorney says to expect more drug prosecutions to follow a similar pattern. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has this story.

Russ White hosts CJ Jones. Continuing the story of Ed Hanley, partner of Jack Dalton, whose adventuress included cattle drives to the Gold Rush miners.

Skagway’s biggest restaurant is hiring. They need an indoor gardener to tend to their aeroponic lettuce and herb farm. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson examined the greens and learned how beer and lettuce can work together.  

The Haines Assembly is looking for ways to move forward after one assembly member verbally attacked another assembly member directly after a meeting. The incident has prompted concern from the community and a call to action from the dais. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has this report.

Burl Sheldon talks with Todd Raining Bird, certified fitness nutrition specialist, certified personal trainer, and corrective exercise specialist. What are the benefits of hiring a personal trainer?