Haines residents recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of a beloved playground.  The event allowed gatherers to remember how the park took the whole community coming together.

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

The Haines Public Library hosted award winning children’s author Stuart Gibbs this week. Students from the Haines school were able to attend his presentation and learn what it takes to be an author.

The post Newscast – 19 May 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A mining prospect near the headwaters of the Chilkat River is entering a new phase of operations. And the public comment period has been extended.  And some residents of the upper Chilkat valley lost power for a day and a half.

The post Newscast – May 18 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Alaska Department of Transportation is chasing birds away from the Skagway airport runway. To do so they are using loud noises, and some local dogs are scared. But, there is a dog solution to these dogs’ problem. And Minto mine closes.

The post Newscast – May 17 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

We are entering the OTHER moose season. Calves are being born, and they should be left alone. And some fire safety rerminders.

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

The Haines borough planning commission has issued a controversial permit for a helicopter landing space adjacent to a residential neighborhood. The permit came during a long meeting Thursday. Many neighbors testified they do not want the noise. 

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

The federal government agrees to buy a heap of Alaskan fish and a state student funding bill takes the next step forward.

The post Newscast – May 12 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A recently passed state bill would allow small sawmill operators to grade their own lumber, this could open some new markets to Alaskan operators. And, the Haines Search And Rescue team was called to search for an overdue hiker on Monday. The hiker was safe and sound.

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

Volunteers are going around Haines beaches to pick up trash and collect data. The trash will go to the dump, but the data will inform international agreements.  

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

Scientists and tribal governments in Southeast are collaborating to assess risks of landslides and floods. The research will be tailored to each community’s needs.

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