U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg traveled to Haines on Wednesday. He came to speak with town officials and residents, and to see infrastructure projects that have been funded by the agency he leads. He also took a few minutes to chat with residents who came to protest the funding of a controversial dock renovation […]

The post Newscast – August 16 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A canoe incident at Chilkoot lake. And, the candidate filing period for local elections in Skagway has ended. And, school begins in Haines next Tuesday. Although staffing is full, many are new to the district – and to town. 11 new employees are getting ready for the first day of school.

The post Newscast – August 15 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Haines Police Chief Heath Scott will leave his position this fall. Scott and the Haines Borough could not agree on the terms of a renewed contract. And, The bankruptcy of Yukon’s Minto Metals Corp. spilled across the Alaska border last week as Alaska’s state-owned investment bank filed suit against the defunct mining company,. They are […]

The post Newscast – August 14 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Southeast faces its first big storm of the season and NOAA outlines its sweeping plan to boost the Nation’s Seafood Industry.

The post Newscast – August 11 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Students are returning to school soon. We spoke with Haines School Superintendent Roy Getchell about the coming year. We talked about State funding, curriculum requirements, and free lunches.

The post Newscast – August 10 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources on Monday issued a permit to the proposed mine site, the Palmer Project. The permit allows the company to go ahead with seismic exploration work near the Klehini River.

The post Newscast – August 9 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

This weekend Trident Seafoods dropped the price for Alaska chum salmon from $.60 to $0.20 per pound for all fisheries. They also announced a plan to drop pink salmon prices. Trident says Russian pink salmon harvests are affecting demand for all kinds of salmon. KFSK’s Hannah Flor reports.  And, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete […]

The post Newscast – August 8, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

After a glacier dam outburst caused the Mendenhall River to swell more than 14 feet, families were forced to evacuate and seek shelter.In a press release,  The Red Cross of Alaska said it is currently responding to the needs of the community members impacted.  And Residents of the upper Chilkat Valley are hosting an art […]

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

Black seaweed is a culturally significant delicacy in Southeast Alaska. But in recent years, traditional harvesters say it doesn’t look or taste right and it’s difficult to find.  Now, a regional Native non-profit hopes a new study can help save the harvest.

The post Newscast – August 4th 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Neighborhoods in Haines are resonating with air horns, barking dogs, and the occasional gunshot. The bears are *back in town.*  But, they aren’t getting into too much trouble — at least, compared to years prior. And, hundreds gathered on Friday night in Haines to watch Juneau Drag’s first-ever appearance at the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Despite […]

The post Newscast – August 3rd 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.