KHNS is broadcast throughout the upper Lynn Canal area which includes the communities of Haines, Skagway and Klukwan.

KHNS is the region's only local radio station and offers a wide variety of programming.

[2] KHNS also subscribes to a variety of nationally syndicated shows.

The station also produces local music shows in a variety of genres.

Notably, KHNS is the only Southeast Alaskan public radio station that is not a member of CoastAlaska.