Skagway looks to further plans for renewable electricity to power cruise ships while in port and more topics will be discussed as the vice mayor previews this week’s assembly meeting; Federal investigators release additional information about the Alaska Seaplanes flight bound for Skagway that crashed during takeoff in Juneau last month. The post Newscast – November 17, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

A major investor in Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad has been purchased by a multi-national private equity firm; The Haines Sheldon Museum’s new exhibit showcases Tlingit formline images perhaps not seen in over 200 years. The post Newscast – November 16, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The Haines and Skagway middle school basketball teams play in their first tournament in two years; A winter storm warning is issued for upper Lynn Canal communities. The post Newscast – November 15, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway mourns the loss of community leader Carl Mulvihill on Friday as the former fire chief is laid to rest; Several traffic accidents were reported in Haines Friday due to icy conditions and snow. The post Newscast – November 12, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Firefighters battle a structure fire in Skagway on Thursday; Klukwan staff and community members work to keep their school open, despite a drop in enrollment; The state redistricting board’s final map will change the house representative for Skagway and Haines. The post Newscast – November 11, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway approves an unemployment assistance program for residents; Haines considers allowing more Heliski operators on a trial basis; COVID-19 vaccines for children will be available at Skagway’s clinic on Friday. The post Newscast – November 10, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The newly approved COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 will soon be available; Wind, cooler temperatures and the first snow is in the forecast for the Upper Lynn Canal this week, we’ll check in with the national weather service in Juneau.  The post Newscast – November 9, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Haines welcomes the first Canadian travelers since March 2020; Klukwan reports one positive new COVID case; Alaska health officials on the COVID vaccine for children. The post Newscast – November 8, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

The U.S. land border opens to non-essential Canadian travelers on Monday, but questions remain as to how many will make the journey to the upper Lynn Canal; First Friday in Haines features new artists, new works, and new venues around town. The post Newscast – November 5, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.

Skagway officials talk fiscal budget, unemployment benefits and new hires; Eating disorders are on the rise in Alaska, but local resources are scarce.  The post Newscast – November 3, 2021 first appeared on KHNS Radio | KHNS FM.