Constantine has a new plan for wastewater for its proposed copper-zinc-silver mine, the Palmer Project. Executives & state regulators say the plan would contain any hazardous contaminants, but environmental groups are concerned the risk is too great. khns.org/constantine-su…

Don't forget to bring in your plants tonight. Early Friday morning, plan for a chilly bus-stop & possible frost on the windshield. #akwx #Juneau #Haines #Gustavus KHNS_FM KTOO

The full day of sunshine helped raise the mercury across SEAK. Today was the first day for most places to reach 60F degrees this year. See the list below, did you hit 60F? Hope you enjoyed it! #akwx .KTOO .KRBD FM .KSTK - Wrangell Public Radio .KFSK .KHNS_FM

The state ran out of free nalozone kits in March. Now it's restocking harm reduction advocates across the state with a double dose of the overdose reversing drug. ktoo.org/2022/05/10/ala…

Experts say overturning Roe v. Wade could have far-reaching implications for other types of care, including birth control, emergency contraception known as Plan B, trans-affirming healthcare, and in vitro fertilization, which can produce leftover embryos. bit.ly/3Lb4kqB

Cruise lines operating all of the big ships in Alaska this year committed to regularly report COVID-19 data by opting into a CDC program. They’ve agreed to fill out and send a form every day for every ship so the CDC can track COVID-19 cases on board. bit.ly/3N8dHsJ

Kiehl says the bill stands "no chance of passage" and questions why, if legislators really are concerned about girls' and women's sports, they aren't working toward the kinds of solutions that people involved in women’s sports have been asking for. bit.ly/39J3Z1o

With stores across the U.S. running low on baby formula, the Biden administration says it's coordinating with manufacturers to ramp up production. bit.ly/3wkXVnA

Chesbro says Murkowski’s position on abortion is one of the reasons she decided to get in the race. "I don’t know that we can count on her in the choice issue,” Chesbro said. “And you can count on me.” bit.ly/3FJjS46

Shoes designed by Wrangell High School students have made it to the top 5 designs in the national Vans Custom Culture Contest. bit.ly/3wm0tBT

The year-to-year rise in overdose deaths was much higher from 2019 to 2020, jumping by a historic 30%. While the rise in deaths slowed down in 2021, the total number of deaths is still the highest annual overdose deaths ever recorded in the U.S. bit.ly/3FDWODM

Eulachon, the small smelt fish known in Lingít as saak, has returned to the upper Lynn Canal, marking spring. A long-term research study is tracking the fish’s populations across SE Alaska to better understand & protect the species KHNS_FM khns.org/eulachon-resea…

The first big cruise ship since September 2019, the Serenade of the Seas (capacity ~2400) arrives in Haines to a welcome reception KHNS_FM

The report details some of the harsh conditions the children endured: Their names were changed, their hair was cut, they were made to perform military drills, and the use of Native languages, religions and cultural practices were discouraged or prevented. bit.ly/3yCaKMV

Alaska’s rate of overdose deaths increased by 75.3% last year, compared to 15% nationally. That’s as national overdose deaths reached an all-time high. bit.ly/3FOJ7Sp

Saak is not only a spring food source for Lingít communities but also important for medicinal, cultural and social well-being. A long-term study could help protect the species. bit.ly/3ldh7OU

Lawmakers said the bill is mostly ceremonial, but it nonetheless represents an opportunity to respect Alaska Natives and tribal organizations that have historically been discriminated against by the state. bit.ly/3NjYHrW

NEW: Cultural monitors made a second discovery of remains on the Haines Highway construction project on May 5. It was in a similar location where human remains were discovered in April, which have since been identified as historic. Story developing ICYMI: khns.org/human-remains-…

NEW: Haines residents around town are discussing the tourism boost from big cruise ships back & also the higher risk of COVID in the community. Then a few days later a passenger emailed KHNS and confirmed his whole family is COVID+ KHNS_FM khns.org/haines-welcome…

A search is underway in the waters around a docked cruise ship in Skagway. City Manager Brad Ryan said an eyewitness saw a man in the water near the inland-end of Broadway Dock. bit.ly/3LATgn9