A former Skagway resident has opened a hostel in the Fort Seward area of Haines. KHNS reporter Trygve Bakke was able to speak to the new owner of the Haines Hostel to hear about the venture that serves travellers with a smaller budget.

Hundreds of seismic stations across Alaska help experts detect earthquakes – and send out relevant information to the public. But those stations could soon identify something new: landslides. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska Desk, the effort comes as experts pay heightened attention to slides and their capacity to spark potentially catastrophic tsunamis.  Also in […]

When can white paint be the wrong shade of white? When it’s located in the Skagway Historic District. One Skagway business owner was recently denied permission to repaint her building its existing white color, for complicated reasons. She appealed the Historic District Commission’s decision, and the ensuing decision was a compromise. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has […]

The Skagway Police Department has a new drone program. The department says the donation of two drones will allow the department to increase its capacity for search and rescue operations. KHNS’ Melinda Munson saw firsthand how the small aircraft work.

A property tax dispute between the St. Michael & All Angels’ Episcopal Church and the Haines Borough has drawn a lot of strong feelings. As Will Steinfeld reports for KHNS, there is finally a resolution to the ongoing court case, but some questions still haven’t been answered.

The head of the company that owns the Palmer Project, located in the upper Chilkat Valley, says he’s been meeting with Governor Mike Dunleavy about building an industrial port near Haines. That’s news to the local borough, which wasn’t aware of the meetings. As KHNS’ Melinda Munson reports, the borough says the unexpected news won’t […]

Preparations for the Southeast Alaska State Fair are in full swing before its big opening next week. KHNS Reporter Trygve Bakke was able to meet with newly appointed Executive Director Amanda Brandon to get a preview of what to expect for the upcoming fair and beyond.

Drones are used across industries like construction, real estate, and even news production. But in Western Alaska, their applications also dovetail with subsistence activities and search and rescue missions. KYUK’s Samantha Watson reports how one community’s training program is using local knowledge to take flight.

The July 14 Haines Borough Assembly meeting will cover the borough’s appeal over a Board of Equalization decision, a possible update to conditional use permit code and plastic bags – again. KHNS’ Melinda Munson spoke with Will Steinfeld from the Chilkat Valley News to cover the details.    

Chilkoot Lake, near Haines, is a popular destination for fishing, sightseeing, camping and brown bear viewing. Particularly during the Sockeye run, it’s hard not to stumble upon a bear – or multiple. Still, the 32-site campground within the state recreation area only has one bear-resistant food storage container. As Avery Ellfeldt reports for the Alaska […]