The Haines Friend’s of Recycling is looking for a way to process the community’s  plastic waste closer to home. And they think a small mobile unit could do the trick. The post Newscast – January 31 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

    Lingít Master Carver Wayne Price is returning to the University of Alaska Southeast as part of its Northwest Coast Arts program, and River Talks returns in Haines! The popular winter storytelling event resumed last Thursday. The post Newscast January 30 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  The Haines Volunteer Fire Department turned in its annual report to the borough. 911 calls are up and volunteer numbers are down, and the department is working on increasing participation. The post Newscast – January 26 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  The Haines Borough Assembly voted on Tuesday night to overturn a decision by the planning commission. The Commission had issued a permit to Chilkat River Adventure for a heliport at its property at 24 miles on the Haines Highway. The post Newscast – January 25 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  The Alaska Legislature returned to Juneau for a new session last week. Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Andi Story spent their weekend traveling to Skagway to speak with their constituents The post Newscast – January 24 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  The federal government has designated the Chilkoot trail as a National Historic Trail, and  the annual Alcan 200 snowmachine race was canceled this weekend because of snowy roads. Race officials considered time restrictions and safety, and decided to hold the event at another time. The post Newscast – January 23 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  Skagway’s Public Safety Committee met Wednesday evening to discuss the recent loss of two community members to apparent opioid overdoses. Officials shared resources that could help people facing addiction and those who care for them. The post Newscast – January 19 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

  Fifteen people and their stuffed animals gathered in a room at the Haines High School last Saturday for a class offered through the local animal shelter. And they learned some important techniques for keeping their pets safe in an emergency. The post Newscast – January 18 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway police investigate the deaths of two men this weekend and suspect Fentanyl poisoning as the cause of both. The post Newscast – January 16, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad will resume service to Canada this summer; Skagway looks to receive a fire truck with better ladder capabilities. The post Newscast – January, 13, 2023 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.