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Wrestling Team ends season on high note as basketball season heats up

Dec 21, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

For some of the Haines sports teams, the season is just getting started. For another, it’s ending on a high note. https://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/21Sportsroundup.mp3The Haines Glacier Bears wrestling team ended their spectacular season in stellar fashion. After a triumphant Region V tournament in Juneau that saw 7 of their 8 members advance to state finals, the Glacier Bears did not walk away empty handed.
Haines Wrestling team battles stiff competition; fierce weather to make it to State

Dec 15, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

The Haines Glacier Bear Wrestling team is heading to state this weekend after a slam-tastic Region V tournament. But, the competition is not the only thing that the team must overcome. https://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/13wrestling_Long.mp3The Haines Glacier Bears Wrestling team is having a stellar year.
Ferry system sees additional funding

Dec 9, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

Late last month, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan announced that the Federal Transit Administration would be awarding $131 million in additional funding to support the Alaska Marine Highway System. https://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/06FerryFunds.mp3The Alaska Marine Highway System serves more than 30 communities across roughly 3,500 miles of coastline.
Is your workplace culture an asset or liability?

Oct 28, 2023 | medium.com | Brandon Wilks

It's well researched that culture plays an important role in attracting the right talent, distinguishing organizations from their peers, and sustaining employee engagement. What is less understood is how we build and make use of culture to strategically improve business outcomes. To resolve this, It can be helpful to frame culture from an asset-based perspective. Assets are both tangible and intangible organizational resources that leaders invest in to improve business outcomes.
Summer reading programs ends with visit by author Nick Jans

Aug 1, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

As summer moves into its latter phase, a pair of literary events at the Haines Public Library helped the small town mark the shift ahead of August with a focus on storytelling. https://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/31Nick-Jans.mp3The annual summer reading program, offered through the Haines Public Library, saw a massive turnout for its finale on July 26th(Wednesday, July 26th).
Culture camps focuses on revitalization

Jul 15, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

Summer camps are a time-honored destination for kids across the nation. Everything from fine arts to space camps draw scores of children ready to learn. But for members of the Chilkoot Indian Association, summer camp is about preserving and revitalizing the culture, values, and beliefs of their nation.
Rising temperatures expected across Southeast

Jul 7, 2023 | khns.org | Raegan Miller |Brandon Wilks

https://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/06Heat.mp3Alaskans in Southeast might want to slip off their Xtratufs and find some shade this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for heat in the region. And it comes just a few days after what scientists are unofficially calling the hottest day on record for the world. Edward Liske, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Juneau office, said people will be feeling the heat.
HAPPP, Alaska’s first housing trust, has its work cut out

Jul 6, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

A new housing agency has rolled out its first round of grants, to kickstart the construction of about 80 new homes across the state. “Housing Alaskans: A Public Private Partnership,” known as HAPPP, was formed to ease Alaska’s severe housing shortage. It puts its money where the need is great. So far, it’s funded homes for seniors, low-to-middle income families, survivors of domestic violence, and those in need of supportive housing.
Youth adventure group helps Haines recycle

Jul 5, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

Photo from The Road Less Traveled’s website. https://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/05Roadlesstraveled.mp3The Road Less Traveled is a Chicago based organization that brings youth from across the country to places around the world to gain adventuring experience and perform community service. They want to QUOTE “facilitate life-changing experiences that foster personal growth in those who travel with us” according to their website.
‘Nothing else should matter’: At Anchorage roundtable, Sullivan addresses youth mental health crisis with U.S. Surgeon General

Jul 5, 2023 | khns.org | Brandon Wilks

US Sen. Dan Sullivan (left) and US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy speak at a roundtable in Anchorage addressing youth mental health in Alaska. (Rachel Cassandra/Alaska Public Media) https://khns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/26Youth.mp3U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called youth mental health “the defining public health challenge of our time” at a roundtable in Anchorage on Monday. He was speaking at an event organized by U.S. Sen.