Coming soon to 50 Alaska coastal communities is a chance to cash in on $39 million in funding for heat pumps. Skagway residents met to understand how heat pumps work and if they’re feasible in the small town.   

The Haines Assembly on Dec. 17 heard its first summary of the recently completed fire department audit. The proposed strategic plan includes hiring a full-time fire chief and recruiting younger members. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more details about the report.

It’s time for what would normally be the KHNS news. But as a break from our regular news reporting, today’s segment is  a special holiday take on regional sports, and fantasy football. It’s the playoffs for Upper Lynn Canal fantasy football leagues. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for local teams and friendships. KHNS’s Andrew […]

Skagway and Haines high school wrestlers made a strong showing last weekend at the Region V tournament, which was hosted in Haines. Both schools will send their winning competitors to Anchorage on Wednesday for a chance to become state champions. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata provides an update.

Battle of the Books is a statewide competition that encourages students of all ages to read. This year, the Skagway team will be hosting a first-ever local event to prepare for the state competition. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata interviewed Skagway’s coach to get more information about this exciting upcoming event.

The Skagway Borough Assembly met on December 5 to discuss agenda items including bear-proof dumpsters, the taxation of tour sales and the annual municipal budget.

The Region V wrestling tournament starts Friday. For the first time in 12 years, Haines is hosting the event and there are some high expectations for wrestlers. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata previews the event and interviews a Haines wrestler who’s got his sights set on a state championship.

Skagway’s Little Dippers Learning Center has a new administrator. Kally Deymonaz (Kah-lee De-mo-nay)  brings her experience and education to the role and is excited to nurture positive changes at the facility. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata interviewed Deymonaz to discuss her transition to Skagway, her vision for Little Dippers and her love for little ones.

The Haines Assembly met as a Committee of the Whole to discuss what  capital budget priorities should be submitted to the state and federal government and how to move forward with the borough manager and clerk hire. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.

On Saturday morning, a Haines restaurant was destroyed in a fire. On Monday, police responded to an assault involving a firearm on 4th Avenue at St. James Place Trailer Park. KHNS’s Tryg Bakke spoke with first responders and eyewitnesses.