Haines is gearing up to welcome summer visitors. One early group has come from Whitehorse, but, Haines was not quite ready.   The post Newscast – April 25 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

   American Pacific announced its budget for the 2023 drilling season at the Palmer project. The company also shared some details about the work that is planned this summer. And, Lynn canal writers receive multiple awards at a media conference The post Newscast – April 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  With less than a week until cruise ships begin to arrive in Haines, the Alaska Arts Confluence wants to highlight the community’s artistic profile and diversify its economic activity through a new arts festival.  The post Newscast – April 21 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  It’s an unpleasant fact for everyone who eats fish in Alaska: Mercury is in the food chain, and it’s particularly prevalent in seafood. And while the amount of mercury found in Alaskan seafood remains far below dangerous levels, a pair of researchers want to keep an eye on it long-term. The best way to do this, […] The post Newscast – April 20 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The results for the Skagway Special election are in and predictions for Southeast Alaska’s Pink Salmon run aren’t looking bright. The post Newscast – April 19 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  The Chilkat River has been nominated by an environmental nonprofit as one of ten most endangered rivers in the country. The nominations are meant to bring attention to threats to the nation’s waterways, and point to actions that can be taken to protect them. The post Newscast – April 18 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  A special election on Tuesday will be asking Skagway residents to decide whether to increase the local sales tax. The extra revenue would allow the municipality more funding flexibility, but some residents think it is not the right time to impose more costs on businesses. The post Newscast – April 17 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

As the school year draws to a close, two challenges loom over the Haines School District, low funding and a shortage of teachers for the next year. According to Superintendent Roy Getchell, those challenges are being met. The post Newscast – April 14 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  Skagway residents will soon be asked whether or not the municipality should sell the Dahl memorial clinic business to SEARHC.  The question will be posed in a special election on Tuesday. The post Newscast – April 13 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  As winter thaws into spring, insect life is emerging in Southeast Alaska. We spoke with Juneau naturalist Bob Armstrong to find out what the bugs are doing. The post Newscast – April 12 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.