Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines
Evacuations and several missing after rains prompt large landslide in Haines
The Haines Borough declared a weather emergency as heavy rains washed out roads throughout town, and landslides took out at least two homes.
The US government wants everyone to avoid cruise travel during COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC issued its strongest recommendation against cruise ship travel, but it hasn't issued a ban as it did at the beginning of the pandemic.
Bear charges boy outside his Haines home
A Haines family got their Halloween scare early this year when a large bear charged a young man all the way up to the family’s front porch. The incident is among the record number of bear interactions this season.
Haines uses CARES funds to pay residents to shop locally
Shoppers who spend $300 locally are eligible for an extra $100.
COVID-19 almost sank the Haines bookstore. A local author’s national fans saved sales
Kane opened in March, a week before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down retailers for months.
Fish runs and berries are down, bear break-ins in Southeast Alaska are way up
Some biologists think the trend is related to the reduced hunting pressure from Outside hunters this year.
A Skagway newspaper owner was turned back at the Canadian border. Agents deemed her return home “non-essential”
Copies of the Skagway News.
When Canadian border agents deemed one Skagway News publisher’s trip back to Skagway non-essential, it left her operating a local paper… remotely.
Mobile mammography truck will not visit Southeast this year
For many women, the traveling unit is the only time in a year they get breast exams.
COVID-19 hampers state response to syphilis outbreak
The state just reported the largest number of syphilus cases ever in the state with 250 people infected.
Skagway residents got Permanent Fund dividends and city stimulus checks in the same week
The city's plan was to keep people spending money despite a devastated tourism season. Some residents say it's working.
Progress slows on mine project near Haines
Drillers are usually on the mountain at the Palmer Project north of Haines 24 hours a day seven days a week by mid-summer. But this year, Constantine Metal Resources announced a belated and quiet work season.
Restrictions for crossing the border into Canada extended to July 21
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the move is important to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Want $1,000? Just show that you need it, says Skagway assembly
The city voted to distribute $1.4 million directly to Skagway residents, while another $1.5 million will go to other programs.
Carnival, Princess, Holland America cancel all 2020 Alaska cruises
The cancellations bring the total passenger loss to nearly a million
Cruise lines are taking bookings for an Alaska cruise season that might not even happen
Skagway Mayor Andrew Cremata said he was surprised to learn that Carnival Cruise Line is offering a seven-day cruise through his town in early July, but it's not clear whether that trip is even happening.
Skagway to offer direct aid to residents affected by halted tourism season
Tourism is Skagway’s main economy and residents rely on the summer cruise ship season for income. That’s why Skagway’s assembly passed two direct aid resolutions this week.
Canada closes ports to large cruise ships until July, causing ‘enormous problem’ for Alaska industry
Canada has closed its ports to large cruise ships until July 1 in response to the spread of coronavirus. The restriction applies to vessels carrying 500 people or more.
Bus driver who hit and killed Skagway Mayor Monica Carlson sentenced to six months in prison
Tour bus driver Gerard James pleaded guilty to two counts of negligent homicide. He’ll serve at least six months.
You can still get your car from Haines to Juneau without the ferry, but it’ll cost you a lot more
Alaska Marine Lines’ (AML) barges usually move one to three vehicles per week. But after regional ferry service shut down in January, that number skyrocketed.
To protect local brick and mortar, Haines to consider remote seller tax
On Tuesday the assembly will vote to adopt the state’s Remote Sellers tax code and start collecting sales tax from almost all online sales. The aim is to level the playing field between online retailers and local brick and mortar stores