Henry Leasia, KHNS - Haines
Skagway offers Borough Manager position to former state legislator
The Skagway Borough Assembly voted to offer the city’s Borough Manager position to former state legislator Sam Kito III at a meeting Thursday.
In rural communities, jails house psychiatric patients awaiting transport to hospitals
When Alaska residents go through a severe mental health crisis, many rural clinics lack the resources to ensure their safety. About 10 patients are held in the Haines rural jail each year awaiting transport to hospitals.
Centuries-old rattle carved by Tlingit artist sells for $500,000
The rattle is thought to be the work of a woodcarver named Kadjisdu.axch, who lived in a village near modern-day Wrangell 200 years ago.
Upper Lynn Canal leaders discuss implications of Juneau cruise industry lawsuit
In December, a federal judge ruled that the City and Borough of Juneau’s cruise ship passenger fee could not be used to fund projects that did not directly support cruise ship vessels. Since then, communities in the Upper Lynn Canal have been trying to determine if the decision could affect funding for local infrastructure projects.
ADF&G predicts weak pink salmon harvest in 2019
If the forecast is accurate, 2019 would be the lowest odd-year pink harvest since 1987.
Haines Police once again authorized to respond to calls outside the townsite
Two weeks ago, Haines ordered borough police not to provide service outside the Haines townsite. On Tuesday, the assembly decided police can respond to calls outside the townsite if there is an articulable crime in progress or an imminent threat to life or property. Listen now
Haines Police ordered to stop responding to calls outside the townsite
The Haines Borough has ordered the police department to stop providing service outside the townsite unless assistance is requested by the state troopers. Listen now
Seismologist says earthquake may have triggered mudslide on the Haines Highway
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake centered about 12 miles from the slides was recorded at 7:04 a.m. Sunday. The first report of the highway mudslide came just 25 minutes later. Listen now
Proxy hunters help harvest moose for those who can’t
Alaska Department of Fish & Game sometimes allows people to hunt on behalf of those who may not be physically capable. Listen now
Mineral exploration company begins assessment of a possible mine site north of Haines
The assessment is the first of three studies, and assesses at the potential of the site, which is the subject of a lawsuit about future impacts of mine development. Listen now
Nonprofit brings veterans with disabilities to Skagway for weekend of excursions
A Skagway non-profit will host a group of wounded veterans from Fairbanks this September for a weekend of nature excursions. Listen now
Group of tourists pledges to cancel trips to Alaska if Murkowski confirms SCOTUS nominee
Prospective tourists have pledged to cancel vacations to Alaska if Senator Lisa Murkowski confirms President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. That is according to a letter sent to visitors bureaus in cities across Southeast Alaska. Listen now
Nevada man dies when commercial canoe flips in Alaska river
The body of Steven Todd Willis, 50, of North Las Vegas was pulled from the Davidson Glacier River by a Coast Guard helicopter crew. Listen now
Klukwan Community Library carries out initiative to preserve stories of tribal members
The Klukwan Community Library is carrying out an initiative to preserve the stories of tribal members. Listen now
First marijuana dispensary in Haines opens
Marijuana can now be purchased legally in Haines. Winter Greens, the borough’s first recreational marijuana dispensary, opened its doors to the public Tuesday afternoon. Listen now
Haines, Yukon forecasters collaborate on Haines Pass weather station
A new weather station is being developed to collect data for the Haines Pass. The Yukon Avalanche Association recently secured funding from the Yukon Government for the project. Listen now
Forecasters from Haines and the Yukon work together to build a weather station in the Haines Pass
A new weather station is being developed to collect data for the Haines Pass. The Yukon Avalanche Association recently secured funding from the Yukon Government for the project.
49 Voices: Bruce Gordon of Excursion Inlet
This week we're hearing from Bruce Gordon in Excursion Inlet. Gordon works as the watchman for the Ocean Beauty cannery. Listen now
UA Board of Regents discuss approval process for Chilkat Valley timber sale plans
The University of Alaska’s Board of Regents will review plans for a proposed timber sale in the Chilkat Valley. The decision on whether the board would approve the development and disposal plan for the sale was postponed at a meeting last month. Listen now
Excursion Inlet cannery ramps up frozen fish production
Excursion Inlet’s fish-processing plant is gearing up for another season. Recently, seafood processor and distributor Ocean Beauty has been reducing its canning operations while ramping up frozen fish production. Listen now