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Midday Report September 07, 2023

Lead acid batteries recycled by Backhaul Alaska.

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Bristol Bay could see fewer sockeye return next year. A new recycling group says they collected and recycled over 145,000 pounds of lead-acid batteries from 45 Alaska communities last year. And Alaskans audition for American Idol. Lead acid batteries recycled by Backhaul Alaska.

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Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association sees returns double hatchery expectations in some areas

Some areas in Alaska have entirely wild salmon runs. But there’s also 28 hatcheries around the state. Two of those facilities are based in Kodiak, including one near the mouth of Pillar Creek, just outside of town.  It all starts with egg takes. Hatchery staff and volunteers take four wheelers or fly out to remote lakes to catch fish that …

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Midday Report September 06, 2023

The Bering Strait.

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, there has been a significant increase in the shipments of Russian oil through the Bering Strait.  Congresswoman Mary Peltola emphasized her support for Arctic drilling in a telephone town hall meeting last week. And The Environmental Protection Agency has announced $2.5 million in grants …

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Midday Report September 05, 2023

Elizabeth Earl / KDLL

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A gusty wind storm caused damage across the central Kenai Peninsula, leaving over 9000 residents without power. ConocoPhillips says an ongoing federal court case is likely to make or break Alaska’s largest planned oil development in decades. And the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska has filed a wrongful death lawsuit  against …

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Midday Report September 01, 2023

Chris Colbert (center left) and Jenn Miller (center right) of Renewable Independent Power Producers prepare to cut the ribbon on the opening of the new solar farm located in Houston, Alaska on Tuesday. (Adam Nicely/Alaska Public Media)

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Berry picking success varies across the state. The Alaska Board of Education voted unanimously yesterday to approve a ban on trans athletes participating in girls high school sports. And the state’s biggest ever solar farm is about to come online. Chris Colbert (center left) and Jenn Miller (center right) of Renewable Independent …

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Midday Report August 31, 2023

Artwork for sale at the Sealaska Heritage Institute shop on Friday, June 16, 2023, bears a label declaring it compliant with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. The federal government has filed several recent cases in Alaska for violations of the act. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A man was sentenced to two years in federal prison this week for selling art made in the Philippines as authentic Alaska Native art.  Governor Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would ban firefighting foam containing PFAS.  And thousands of Alaskans are at risk of losing their Medicaid benefits this year–many …

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NTSB releases report on the sinking of F/V The Challenger

The National Transportation Safety Board released its findings on August 30 for a Kodiak fishing boat that capsized northeast of the village of Karluk on August 7, last year.  ​​​The Challenger capsizing after striking a submerged rock off the coast of Alaska. (Alward Fisheries, via the NTSB’s website) The Challenger was a total loss and damages  exceeded $600,000, although no …

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