Skagway is grappling with a housing shortage that elected officials have called a “crisis.” Some residents want to build more housing but face roadblocks due to municipal code involving property setbacks. As KHNS’ Andrew Cremata reports, a public perception that the local housing code isn’t enforced equitably or fairly adds to that frustration.

Skagway is in the conceptual phase of its redesign of Main Street. A recent virtual meeting presented three concepts and encouraged residents to discuss concerns. So far, the participating public has expressed mostly support, even though the project will utilize municipal right of way land that many homeowners currently use as part of their property.

Skagway seniors met for a social in mid-November. On the agenda was a discussion with local medical clinic directors. The elders learned about Skagway’s new pharmacy and home health program, and why the town might not need a resident doctor.

The Haines borough manager finalist was scheduled to visit town mid-December to sign his contract. But, he gave notice just before Thanksgiving that he had accepted a position elsewhere. Haines’ interim manager says that part of the problem was negative comments about the candidate in both radio and print stories. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has […]

Heather Lende’s term as Alaska state writer laureate came to an end last month when a Juneau screenwriter and playwright was named as the next laureate. Lende, who lives in Haines, reflects back on her tenure and how the pandemic brought her closer to the people she couldn’t visit in person. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has […]

Russ White hosts Makayla Meyers from the Haines Sheldon Museum to talk about the Eldred Rock Lighthouse.

The Skagway Borough Assembly continued to revise the FY2025 budget during its meeting on Nov. 21. Much of the discussion centered on how to best serve seniors and whether spending money to improve the general population’s quality of life was worth putting less money into savings. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has this report.  

Join Travis Kukull, Susie McCartney, Jack Strong, Brandon Wilks and Kyle Clayton as they share Thanksgiving and holiday stories, cooking tips and more!

  The Haines Borough Assembly approved the conditional contract for their choice of borough manager. The applicant is asking for $15,000 more than the salary range the assembly first authorized. He says he’s a finalist for a similar position in two other communities. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has this story.

A Skagway resident plans to share her five years of sobriety with the community. She’ll celebrate the milestone with a live band, dancing, and a fundraiser to help others at the start of their sobriety journey. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.