The Skagway borough assembly is meeting this week. We caught up with mayor Sam Bass to ask him about the main agenda items, and a report on the Marine Highway Ad Hoc Committee meeting he attended on wednesday.  

The post Newscast – December 7 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

It has been three years since landslides took the lives of two Haines residents and wreaked havoc in town. All residents were affected in one way or another. The recent deadly landslide in Wrangell can trigger that past trauma. We spoke with the mental health professionals who were in Haines during the crisis to care […]

The post Newscast – December 6 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Hospice of Haines is offering a year-round version of its fall grief support group. Once a month, anyone grieving for any reason is invited to gather at the senior village. We spoke with group facilitator Jenn Hughes. And, now is a good time to don a swimsuit, grab a paddle, and go kayaking. A […]

The post Newscast – December 5 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A snowstorm is coming to the upper Lynn Canal. And, a local fund in Haines has made a large contribution towards rebuilding the community’s school playground. The project is a commemoration of the life of a victim of the 2020 landslide in Haines. The donation should allow construction to start after the end of the […]

The post Newscast – December 4, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines High School has lined up a series of presentations to help students learn about future job opportunities. The speakers come from ten different industries, and they are sharing their experiences and advice with young people who will soon enter the job market.

The post Newscast -November 30 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines borough assembly met on Tuesday night, during a short meeting they talked about a vehicle purchase and a fire department audit, but the discussion to review a planning commission decision about a gravel pit on Lutak road was postponed.  

The post Newscast – November 29 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Whatever the season, Southeast Alaska is green. From the mixed conifer forest, to the roadside shrubbery, there is a lot of green – but not all of it is benign. An invasive species has found a home along Southeast’s highways, pushing out native blueberry and salmonberry bushes. Ironically, it’s quite beautiful, which makes a recent […]

The post Newscast – November 28 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

At its last meeting, the Skagway assembly unanimously approved the contract of a new Director for the Dahl Memorial Clinic. The vote ends a contentious chapter in the history of the clinic, and brings the hope of a fresh start. And, the new Haines comprehensive plan is moving towards the drafting phase. The team working […]

The post Newscast – November 22 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines borough assembly attended a workshop about the Porcupine road project. The project recently lost its funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the borough may be on the hook for the work that has already been done.

The post Newscast – November 21 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A heavy snowstorm hit the upper Lynn Canal. Some services were disrupted, and all borough facilities in Haines closed early. And, the governor’s task force on childcare has released its first batch of recommendations.

The post Newscast – November 20 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.