The buoys are cited as examples of how the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its National Weather Service are important to Alaska.
The Midday Report - Statewide News and Local Events Update Every Weekday
Weekly Wrap
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This week we hear about the self-help housing project in Kodiak getting funds and land, an update on the city manager search, surveys of Kodiak Island's emperor geese show the population is doing well, a look into the salvage process for the Tanusha, a tour of the Coast Guard fast response cutter John Witherspoon, and Kodiak's Emergency Services are preparing for potential impacts of a likely Mt. Spurr eruption.
Talk of the Rock
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On this week's Talk of the Rock with host Davis Hovey, the head of Kodiak Electric Association discusses the upcoming election, which features a potential bylaw change that will be in the packet for members to vote on next month.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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This week KCAW's Katherine Rose reports that harvest data for Sitka's herring fishery won't be released due to low participation, Cook Inlet's east side setnetters won't get a chance to use seines after all, according to KDLL's Ashlyn O'Hara, and from the Alaska Desk, Theo Greenly reports that Alaska's seafood industry is asking for federal push back against unfair international competition.
Alaska News
- Anchorage school bond leading, police vehicle tax levy failing in initial election results
- Early election results show Anchorage Assembly incumbents holding leads
- Anchorage School Board incumbents leading challengers
- Bill would protect foster kids from unnecessary stays in psychiatric wards in Alaska
- Alaska’s public health programs lose millions in federal grant funding
- A new Mat-Su library is looking for an entirely different kind of donation: tools
- The potential for a Mount Spurr eruption | Talk of Alaska
- Kenai Peninsula lawmakers' town hall draws more than 100 people
- Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership
- You’ve got Mount Spurr questions. We’ve got answers.
NPR National News
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- GOP retains two House seats in Florida, as Democrats claim 'historic' improvement
- HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled
- Say goodbye to chain crews: The NFL will use camera technology to measure 1st downs
- Why gold prices are surging to record highs
- Playboi Carti and Kendrick Lamar top the charts, but Morgan Wallen looms
- 2 mothers bring the House to a halt over push to allow proxy voting for new parents
- Top scientists warn that Trump policies are causing a 'climate of fear' in research
- Trump administration admits Maryland man sent to El Salvador prison by mistake
- Widespread firings start at federal health agencies including many in leadership