Alain d'Epremesnil, KHNS - Haines
Unauthorized $10M steel purchase for Haines dock provokes borough political crisis
Borough officials were surprised and angered by the purchase, which comes as newly elected leaders had expressed interest in changing the dock's design.
Therapists talk about their role during Haines’ deadly 2020 landslide
All Haines residents were affected in one way or another by the slide that killed two people three years ago.
Wastewater plan ruling for hard-rock mine near Haines appealed from both sides
Environmental groups and the Chilkat Indian Village are facing off in court against Constantine Metals over the planned mine at the Palmer Project.
A Chilkoot totem pole is coming home after 50 years as airline property
Staff at Delta Air Lines' museum offered last summer to repatriate the totem pole, which was carved for Delta predecessor Western Airlines in 1969.
At water blessing ceremony, Klukwan residents speak out against planned mine
Thursday's gathering of about 150 people at the Klehini River near Haines also included protests against the proposed Palmer Project mine.
Haines’ sole daycare loses its food assistance program
The inspections necessary to qualify for the program will not be offered virtually anymore.
Details emerge about Haines canoe accident that left guiding clients critically hypothermic
The canoe’s seven passengers spent a substantial amount of time in the lake’s cold water as they swam to shore.
Haines may host potentially endangered bee species
Western bumblebees were once common in the western U.S., but as global warming progresses they're disappearing from their southern range.
Skagway rail workers sign agreement with White Pass, averting possible strike
Rail workers for the White Pass and Yukon Route sought a wage increase to keep up with the cost of living in Skagway.
Skagway’s music festival has a special guest this year: a giant fiberglass potato.
The Southeast town is embracing the weirdness. The mayor has declared Saturday "Idaho Potato Day." And two locals will be crowned Queen and King of Potatoes for the day.
Passenger plane escapes damage from bird strike at Skagway airport
A passenger plane collided with birds at the Skagway airport on Friday. The plane landed safely and nobody aboard was hurt.
After long wait, state ferry Hubbard begins Southeast Alaska service
On Tuesday morning the Hubbard, which can carry up to 300 passengers, sailed up Lynn Canal with about 70 aboard.
Give birthing moose a wide berth, biologist says
Carl Koch, with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, says moose typically give birth in May — and, like all other wild animals, should be left alone.
New lumber-grading bill could open markets for Alaska sawmills
The state’s Department of Natural Resources would oversee the new certification program and provide free training for sawmill operators.
Large rock throws wrench into Skagway’s cruise ship schedule
Some cruise lines have misgivings about tying onto part of a Skagway dock because of the danger posed by a large rock high above it.
Haines residents split over planned Juneau Drag performance at the Southeast Alaska State Fair
What started as an online ripple became a wave of public comments at the last borough assembly meeting in Haines.
Record number of cruise passengers expected in Skagway this year
Skagway's tourism industry expects 1.2 million cruise passengers this year, almost double last year’s numbers.
Birds are returning to Lynn Canal
With the spring equinox past and Southeast Alaska snow melting fast, the land is waking up — and bird activity is increasing noticeably.
Haines store has milk run after ordering error
The owner of Olerud's Market Center in Haines is offering surplus milk from the accidental eight-pallet order at a discount.
Haines falconer trains bird of his dreams
Mario Benassi has had a lifelong passion for birds of prey, including his latest hunting partner — a female gyrfalcon named Mirum.