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EnglishWhat Is KHNS FM? Community Radio for Haines, Klukwan, and Skagway
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KHNS FM is a community public radio station serving the Upper Lynn Canal region of Alaska — specifically Haines, Klukwan, and Skagway. It broadcasts local news, candidate interviews, and community programming, and offers online listening through its website at khns.org. You can also support the station by donating.
Where KHNS broadcasts and who it serves
KHNS describes itself as broadcasting in Lingít Aaní, with studios on the ancestral land of the L'koot Kwaan. The station acknowledges the Elders of that land, past and present. Its coverage area centers on three Upper Lynn Canal communities:
- Haines — local government and election coverage, including mayoral and assembly candidate forums
- Klukwan — part of the station's stated service area
- Skagway — municipal news, including assembly decisions and state transportation projects
What kind of content KHNS provides
The station's site organizes content into two main streams: Latest News and Station Updates.
Local news
Recent news items on the site illustrate the scope of coverage:
| Story | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Skagway plans for upcoming Klondike Highway construction | State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities rehabilitation of the Klondike Highway from the Skagway River bridge onward |
| Warrant issued for man accused of injuring coworker | A bench warrant for a former Skagway employee charged with assault on the job |
| Skagway Assembly asks DOT to rename airport after local pilot | A local request for the state to rename Skagway Airport |
Election and civic coverage
KHNS collaborates with the Chilkat Valley News on candidate coverage during election season. Published items include:
- 2026 Candidate Interviews – Kim Rosado and Nick Szatkowski (Haines Planning Commission)
- 2026 Candidate Coverage – George Campbell and Zeke Frank (Haines Planning Commission)
- 2026 Haines Mayoral/Assembly Candidate Forum, hosted by KHNS and the Chilkat Valley News
Station updates
The site also posts programming news, such as programming schedule changes, a listener programming survey, and management announcements.
How to listen and support KHNS
- Listen live: The site offers a "Click to Listen Live!" option for streaming.
- Donate: KHNS asks listeners to support community radio in the Upper Lynn Canal by donating. The site references "purchase" as a pricing-related term, but no specific donation amounts or membership tiers are listed on the page.
Who this is for
KHNS is most useful if you live in or follow news from Haines, Klukwan, or Skagway, or if you want local Alaska coverage of Upper Lynn Canal government, elections, and transportation. If you need national or international news, this is a local community station rather than a general news source.