Scientists are searching for a potentially endangered species of bumble bee in the upper Lynn Canal. They are surveying the bee populations in Haines and Skagway to better understand local species. And, a press release from the Department of Environmental Conservation said fires in the interior will grow with the warmer temperatures and high-pressure dominating Alaska.

The post Newscast – August 2nd 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources came to Haines on Friday. He came to see and talk about the local State Park infrastructure. In the evening, he held a town hall at the library. 

The post Newscast – August 1st 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Northern Lights are coming on strong and the Haines Library Summer reading programs comes to a close with a visit by author Nick Jans.

The post Newscast – July 31 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Today in the news , Skagway rail workers reach an agreement and disabled veterans take on the inside passage.

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

A vote on taxes. And, an online scam. And some yummy local food.

The post Newscast – July 27 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The municipality of Skagway is seeking to hire a permanent executive director for the local health clinic. At the last borough assembly meeting, the group discussed shrinking the hiring committee. And, the Southeast State Fair is opening tomorrow at noon. Fair staff and vendors are getting ready for the four day celebration. We went to […]

The post Newscast – July 26 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Some Haines residents organized a short notice musical lunch hour on the lawn at the corner of 3rd and Main. The intent was to foster community connections, and it revealed the untapped potential of a little used parcel of land. We spent an extended lunch break at the event.  

The post Newscast – July 25 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Two consultants were in Haines this weekend to continue a broad ranging conversation with residents – trying to figure out what Haines should look like a decade from now. The conversations will form the base for Haines’ new comprehensive plan. We sat down with representatives from the consulting firm to talk about the process.

The post Newscast – July 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Alaska Marine Highway continues to struggle recruiting workers and Alaska Seaplanes is surging back after the Covid low.

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

A group of Haines residents has formed to study local road safety. Its members hope to be included in official discussions and give input on relevant grants. And, tourism brings more than a million people to Southeast Alaska every year. And though that generates a lot of revenue for the community, it also brings a […]

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