The project has long divided Chilkat Valley residents over its potential economic benefits — and environmental impacts.
KHNS - Haines
KHNS is our partner station in Haines. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
New law tackles soaring insurance rates for Alaska commercial fishermen
Inflation and a shrinking number of companies willing to provide coverage have made it harder for commercial fishermen to find and pay for crew and vessel insurance.
$28M state contract kickstarts Cascade Point ferry terminal despite local pushback
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.
Losses mount for timber companies in Alaska amid China’s import ban
China’s ban on U.S. log imports has had sweeping effects on companies that harvest logs in Alaska and ship them overseas.
In Haines, child care and housing shortages are forcing some younger residents to leave
Haines’ mayor says the results of a survey for residents 40 and under highlight problems that could have major implications for the town’s future.
Weeks after raid, Haines wildlife center’s owner urges state to retrieve animals that were left there
The state says it’s working to find out how many animals are still at the facility and collect them.