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08/16/2025

https://khns.org/haines-assembly-makes-borough-manager-permanent-chooses-seasonal-tax-plan-and/

The Haines Borough Assembly grappled with two major financial challenges at its meeting on August 12 - the deteriorating Lutak Dock project and proposals

08/15/2025

https://khns.org/filing-deadline-for-october-election-almost-here/

The deadline for candidates to file to run for public office in both Haines and Skagway is fast approaching. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details

08/14/2025

https://khns.org/our-ancestors-are-watching-master-carver-and-apprentices-carving-three-totem-poles-in-haines/

    Sgwaanyaans TJ Young is a master carver out of Hydaberg, who has been carving for over 25 years. It’s been his full-time job since 2006. A master carver is in Haines working on three new totem pole replicas. KHNS Reporter Trygve Bakke was able to visit the workshop and meet master carver TJ ...

08/13/2025

https://khns.org/skagway-assembly-discusses-higher-compensation-for-assembly-members/

The Skagway Borough Assembly is discussing a proposal that would increase assembly pay. It would make assembly compensation equal to that of the

08/12/2025

Get your tickets now! https://khns.org/barry-sless-and-stephen-inglis-slack-steel-song/

08/12/2025

https://khns.org/haines-aug-12-assembly-meeting-preview-dock-consternation-manager-hire-and-seas/

The Aug. 12 Haines Borough assembly meeting will likely be a long one. With so much on the agenda, the meeting will start an hour earlier than usual.

08/09/2025

https://khns.org/skagway-performers-act-as-ambassadors-on-cruise-ships/

Usually, cruise ship passengers come to Skagway. But in this instance, Skagwegians are going to the ships, and living among the tourists as guest

08/09/2025

https://khns.org/loomis-accepts-plea-deal-stemming-from-brush-fire-incident/

A Haines assembly member who faced misdemeanor charges following a heated exchange at a brush fire on his property, is now on probation. If he

08/08/2025

Aug. 7 Skagway Assembly

08/06/2025

https://khns.org/two-communities-two-weeks-as-much-local-food-as-possible/

Haines and Skagway are joining together for a local challenge that tracks and encourages residents to consume more locally sourced foods. It culminates

08/05/2025

https://khns.org/28m-state-contract-kickstarts-cascade-point-ferry-terminal-despite-local-pushback/

  The state of Alaska is pressing forward with a controversial plan to build a ferry terminal it says will streamline service in the Upper Lynn Communities that depend on the route say they need more information, and they’re worried the plan could make it even harder to get to Juneau.