The Haines Assembly approved its first cruise passenger fee. The tourism director says the move will help the adventure capital be ready for expenditures related to cruise ships. And, for two days each, Haines and Skagway got to enjoy the diversity and power of EMERGE125, a New-York based dance company. The black, female-led dance company […]

This October, Haines voters will be asked to vote on whether the $150,000 senior and disabled veteran propety tax exemption should be increased to $300,000. Tryg Bakke spoke with residents about the ballot question.

A tour bus accident on the Canadian side of the Klondike Highway temporarily shut down the mountain pass and delayed the start of the Klondike Road Relay race. Canadian and U.S. first responders worked together to rescue and triage 25 tourists. And, smoke filled the air and an unwelcome smell emanated from Skagway’s municipality-owned laundromat. […]

On this edition of Lynn Canal Voice, we talk about the Haines Borough ballot initiative that will ask voters whether we should raise the senior and disabled veteran property tax exemption from the state mandated $150,000 to $300,000. Resident Leigh Horner organized the effort, and she argues the increase will help those who are facing […]

  Skagway’s only year-round laundry facility is closing at the end of the month. Winter residents are scrambling to find alternative options, and hoping someone steps in to open a new laundromat. And, for the second season, a mother bear and two cubs have been feeding on dumpsters in Skagway. After bluff charges and damage […]

A tea party in Skagway marked the 164th anniversary of Hariett Pullman’s birth. Guests honored the famous entrepreneur and highlighted her contributions. And, the Skagway Visitor Department is promoting an online survey that addresses sustainable tourism. They hope the results will help Skagway understand how to support visitors and improve quality of life for residents.

It’s summer time which means staples such as bananas and milk often run out in Skagway’s grocery store before the barge arrives from Seattle with restock. KHNS spoke with both customers and store management about some of Skagway’s unique grocery challenges, including cost. And, Skagway’s sculpture garden has a new owner and a new mission. […]

The borough assembly discussed the Lutak dock at its last meeting. The borough and the contractor have disagreements, and the two parties are headed to remediation.