A public comment period for the draft plan is open until Oct. 29.
The Midday Report - Statewide News and Local Events Update Every Weekday
Weekly Wrap
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On this week's episode with host Katherine Irving, the unofficial results for the municipal election are in, the Kodiak short trail and other road improvement projects are on a DOT draft plan, Kodiak trawlers defend their business as reported by Alaska Public Media, KUCB reports that emperor geese are faring well in Kodiak, and the head of NASA visits Kodiak.
Talk of the Rock
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On this week's episode with host Katherine Irving, KMXT's News Director Davis Hovey breaks down everything that's on the ballot for the Oct. 6 municipal election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Preliminary results will be shared on air on KMXT after 9 p.m. tonight.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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On this week's Alaska Fisheries Report with host Terry Haines: A pair of Liz Ruskin stories from Alaska Public Media beautifully bracket the bycatch brouhaha.
Alaska News
- 3 takeaways from Alaska’s gubernatorial Debate for the State
- Trump’s push for $50B Korean investment in Alaska gasline faces familiar economic challenges
- Alaska governor candidates spar over bipartisan cooperation, among other issues, in Debate for the State
- Alaska governor hopeful Bernadette Wilson's court record shows lawsuits over unpaid bills
- Trump to rally for Sullivan in Wasilla next week
- Flu cases are on the rise in Alaska. What you need to know.
- Alaska's industrial development corporation could see big changes depending on next governor
- Pollock trawlers feel cast as the villains of Alaska's U.S. Senate race
- Democrat JKT raises $2.1M in Alaska governor’s race, more than double Republicans' total
- Pollock industry, Senate race and culture collide in a fight over fish
NPR National News
- Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack
- The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns
- At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama
- Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often
- 16 cozy activities to add to your fall bucket list
- The Met puts a modern artist front and center (and there's some Jackson Pollock, too)
- After losing ground with Latino voters, Democrats are turning to influencers for help
- Photos: What a year of ceasefire in Gaza looks like
- India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
- Kalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering