Our guests on today’s Lowdown were Elsa DeHart, DNP; Dr. Curtis Mortenson; Dr. Steve Smith; Dr. Evan Jones; and Dr. Shana Theobald. They talked about a wide range of topics including new virology studies and their concerns about the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Our guests on today’s Lowdown were Elsa DeHart, DNP; Dr. Curtis Mortenson; and Dr. Shana Theobald. They discussed ways for Kodiak to control the spread of COVID-19, the importance of maintaining preventative care regimes during the pandemic, and what concerns them as medical professionals,. All this and more on this edition of The Lowdown.

During today’s Lowdown, host Jared Griffin talks with Dr. Steve Smith, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Shana Theobald, and Elsa DeHart, DNH nurse practitioner with public health about new research regarding airborne transmission of COVID-19 as well as other research and an explanation of Kodiak’s case numbers.

We’ve heard from teachers and administrators about the final two and a half months of school this year. Today we heard from three students – telling us first-hand what it was like to suddenly deal with distance learning. Listen to an informative, thoughtful, and entertaining edition of The Lowdown. Our guests for this edition were: Ephrem Oliver, 3rd grade at …

Business-as-usual came to a screeching halt for Kodiak educators, students, and families in mid-March. As we near the midpoint for summer break, everyone is wondering what the upcoming school year will bring in terms of classrooms, sports, and activities. Our guests on this edition of The Lowdown hope to answer some of those questions. Join us for a conversation with …

Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Steve Smith, and Elsa DeHart, DNH with public health talked about some things Kodiak residents can do to keep COVID-19 at bay, how the numbers add up and answer questions from the public during this edition of The Lowdown.

Margie Draskovich is a professor of nursing at UAA Kodiak Campus and finishing up her doctorate in Indigenous Studies and Dr. Allison Kelliher, born and raised in rural Alaska, practicing whole-person focused primary care in Anchorage. Today’s discussion was about ways to build your immune system through the food you eat, the way you connect with the natural world, and …

Today’s guests have been a part of Kodiak’s tourism industry for decades. Hear what they have to say about how the pandemic has impacted their businesses this year and what they see for the rest of this season and next year. On today’s show were Chris and Jai Nan Fiala – Kodiak Island Charters; Jo Murphy and Rolan Ruoss – …

What’s it like to teach the arts over the internet? Today’s guests are Susan Gill – KHS art teacher, Laura Beck – choir teacher for KHS and KMS, and Jared Griffin – KHS and KMS drama coach. They talk about how important the arts are to students and how they taught the last 2 and half months of the 2019-2020 …

Today’s guests are Sam Dapcevich, Public Information Officer at Alaska Marine Highway System; and John Whiddon and Aimee Williams with the Kodiak Economic Development Corporation. Sam filled us in on the new COVID-19 testing requirements for the Marine Highway System passengers. Aimee and John talk with Mike about the recent round of CARES funding that went through the committee to …