A Haines falconer has acquired and trained the bird of his dreams –a gyrfalcon. The large falcons have traditionally been flown by royalty but recent breeding programs have made them more accessible to the common falconer. The post Newscast – March 13 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

    Acts are lining up to perform at this year’s Southeast State Fair. The post Newscast – March 6 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  Skagway and the Yukon have a long, common history when it comes to mining. After a decades-long lease to a private entity,  the ore transfer dock will come under the Skagway municipality’s control. The facilities will be upgraded over the coming year. The Yukon government is negotiating with the municipality to secure access for […] The post Newscast – March 3 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  It is time to replace the Haines public safety building. Borough officials have started the search for funding and hope to start construction within five years.  The post Newscast – March 2 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

   A heavy snowfall, and a Skagway assembly member takes the tourism director job in Haines. The post Newscast – March 1 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

    Winterfest in Haines, and a traveling art show. The post Newscast – February 28 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

   A fire in downtown Skagway destroyed a large building on Sunday that was important to the community. No one was injured, but the building and all it contained was lost. The post Newscast – February 27 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  The rockslide mitigation above Skagway’s cruise ship dock entered an important new phase this week (2/24). And officials hope to have the dock ready for the start of the season in April. The post Newscast – February 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  A group of Haines residents is pursuing the idea of developing a ski area in the Chilkat valley. Although a budget for such a project is still a ways off, the group held their third meeting last Sunday to continue discussions on how to proceed. The post Newscast – February 22 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  A Skagway man was charged last week for allegedly firing a pistol in town the night of the Super Bowl. No one was injured in the incident.   The post Newscast – February 21 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.