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Midday Report January 25, 2023

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy shakes the hands of state legislators as he prepares to deliver the 2023 State of the State address to the Alaska Legislature on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Juneau, Alaska. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Southeast Alaska is looking ahead to the next drought. Governor Dunleavy outlines his agenda in the State of the State address. And Anchorage mayor Bronson keeps quiet. Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy shakes the hands of state legislators as he prepares to deliver the 2023 State of the State address to the Alaska Legislature …

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Midday Report November 1, 2021

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Four rescued from the F/V Laura after it strikes the rocks off Black Point.  Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink, talks about distrust. And Juneau residents hold a life celebrating vigil for a missing man. https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6918226/coast-guard-hoists-four-fishermen-black-rock-kodiak-island-alaska    

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Sen. Sullivan criticizes impeachment process as trials get under way

Proceedings are underway this week in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, Alaska’s junior senator Dan Sullivan voted with other Republicans to block Democrats’ attempts to subpoena documents for the trial from the White House and State Department. Sullivan spoke with KMXT last week about his concerns about the impeachment process. “I believe the Senate is going …

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KEA chooses contractor for Terror Lake hydroelectric project expansion

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KEA proposed diversion. (Courtesy of KEA) Kayla Desroches/KMXT Last year, the Kodiak Electric Association received a permit to extend its Terror Lake hydroelectric project, and it’s now selected a contractor. The expansion would catch snow melt and rain and transport it to the Terror Lake reservoir to increase its energy capacity. According to a KEA press release, the installment should …

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Congratulations to KMXT/KODK Concert Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our Concert Raffle winners! Randy Ensign won 2 season tickets to the Kodiak Arts Council Performing Arts Series. Linda Freed won tickets to Salmonfest. And…DRUM ROLL PLEASE….Brad Majdic won the Grand Prize: Two tickets to any concert of his choice in the lower 48 or Alaska – including airfare from Kodiak and hotel.  Thanks to everyone who participated. …

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