Skagway continues to investigate if a community land trust could help alleviate the valley’s housing shortage. A land trust expert addressed the assembly in a committee of the whole on Dec. 18. KHNS’ Melinda Munson has the details.Oleh KHNS Radio | KHNS FM

Haines was named the best place in the world for heli-skiing by POWDER Magazine. And for now, the town’s heli-skiing rules aren’t changing. That’s after the borough assembly landed on an ordinance that mostly upheld the status-quo, including the number of permits and helicopters. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has the details.…

It’s out with the old and in with the new as 2025 approaches. Skagway said goodbye to its borough manager at their last assembly meeting while Haines welcomed its new interim manager. KHNS Melinda Munson has this report.Oleh KHNS Radio | KHNS FM

Coming soon to 50 Alaska coastal communities is a chance to cash in on $39 million in funding for heat pumps. Skagway residents met to understand how heat pumps work and if they’re feasible in the small town.Oleh KHNS Radio | KHNS FM

The Haines Assembly on Dec. 17 heard its first summary of the recently completed fire department audit. The proposed strategic plan includes hiring a full-time fire chief and recruiting younger members. KHNS reporter Melinda Munson has more details about the report.Oleh KHNS Radio | KHNS FM

It’s time for what would normally be the KHNS news. But as a break from our regular news reporting, today’s segment is a special holiday take on regional sports, and fantasy football. It’s the playoffs for Upper Lynn Canal fantasy football leagues. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for local teams and friendships. KHNS’s Andrew […]…

Skagway and Haines high school wrestlers made a strong showing last weekend at the Region V tournament, which was hosted in Haines. Both schools will send their winning competitors to Anchorage on Wednesday for a chance to become state champions. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata provides an update.Oleh KHNS Radio | KHNS FM

Battle of the Books is a statewide competition that encourages students of all ages to read. This year, the Skagway team will be hosting a first-ever local event to prepare for the state competition. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata interviewed Skagway’s coach to get more information about this exciting upcoming event.…

The Skagway Borough Assembly met on December 5 to discuss agenda items including bear-proof dumpsters, the taxation of tour sales and the annual municipal budget.Oleh KHNS Radio | KHNS FM

The Region V wrestling tournament starts Friday. For the first time in 12 years, Haines is hosting the event and there are some high expectations for wrestlers. KHNS’ Andrew Cremata previews the event and interviews a Haines wrestler who’s got his sights set on a state championship.Oleh KHNS Radio | KHNS FM