Tag Archives: Kodiak

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowksi has applauded more than $50 million in federal funding headed for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta area. The railbelt needs to find a replacement for Cook Inlet natural gas. One study suggests the cheapest option is to ramp up renewable energy. And Anchorage officials are trying to create some clear …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: State lawmakers got some perspective on a COVID-related, education funding dispute between Alaska and the federal government on Wednesday. A federal grant program that aims to keep Alaskans safe from tsunamis is slated for elimination. And the Bureau of Land Management is holding a series of public meetings next week on the …

This week on the Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines: Davis Hovey reports that the only salmon buyer in Kodiak’s Alitak Bay is pulling out just before the summer season begins, Brian Venua offers a story on new funding for mapping harmful algal blooms on the Oscar Dyson, and then Davis Hovey is back with a sad tale of herring …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Juneau could set aside cruise ship money aside to help the city’s tourism businesses cut down on polluting fossil-fuels. The Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Dave Bronson are at odds over water. And the federal government has given partial approval to most of Alaska’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Sen. …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska lawmakers in the state House are giving a skeptical eye to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s efforts to challenge the federal government in court. The top two candidates in Anchorage’s mayoral race are preparing for a runoff election. And a U.S. District Court will mull over the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District’s decision to …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Federal researchers indicate the gray whale population along the West Coast is showing signs of recovery . Bristol Bay communities are struggling with numerous overdoses as tens of thousands of lethal doses of opioids flow into the region. And work is scheduled to resume this month on a bridge that will cross …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola frequently votes against her party. Federal officials have approved most of Alaska’s four-year statewide transportation improvement program, or STIP.  And University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers will partner with Galena residents on a Yukon River hydroelectric project.     ACEP research engineer Jack Schmid, left, and research professional Paul …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The federal government says Alaska’s education department owes almost $30 million to four school districts. There was a small volcanic eruption on Atka Island Wednesday. And lawmakers are debating the size of this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend. The Atka volcanic complex includes Korovin Volcano, Mount Kliuchef and Sarichef Volcano.  

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Kids in Kenai are losing their jitters by reading aloud to dogs. Three airlines are adding nonstop flights from Anchorage to new destinations this summer. And Bethel has been growing some massive icicles. Photo: 89.5 inch icicle at KYUK, Bethel Alex Salonga KYUK  

This week on the Alaska Fisheres Report with Terry Haines: Meredith Redick reports on fish tracking with eDNA for KCAW, The Yukon River Intertribal Fish Commission hits the Federal Subsistence Board with a Special Action Request, story by KUAC’s Dan Bross,and Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early talks to historian Bathsheba Demuth about her trip along the Yukon River. Skiffs line …