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Unofficial election results show two Kodiak women are set to win by commanding margins in their races for Alaska House and state Senate.
The Midday Report - Statewide News and Local Events Update Every Weekday
Weekly Wrap
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KMXTOn this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we air a special three part series that is a collaboration between KMXT and Type Investigations and was supported by the Pulitzer Center. This series covers how and why federal funds are being poured into the Kodiak Island spaceport, how local residents feel about that, and how this expansion could impact the future of the spaceport and the community.
Talk of the Rock
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Myra Scholze/handlerOn this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we are joined by Kodiak's soon to be nationally certified search and rescue dog, Delilah and her handler Myra Scholze.You can read more information about their journey on the Kodiak Daily Mirror's website. And if you're interested in helping with Delilah's air scent training as a volunteer, join Scholze's What'sApp group.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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(Seth Kantner)On this week's Alaska Fisheries Report with host Terry Haines: KTOO's Alix Soliman reports on proposed changes for the Endangered Species Act, and Desiree Hagen on a confidential chum salmon season in Kotzebue Sound.
Alaska News
- Alaska voters fire two Kenai judges, following judicial council’s recommendation
- Republican Rep. Begich holds strong lead in U.S. House race
- Alaskans narrowly rejecting repeal of ranked choice voting
- Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins leads in Alaska governor’s race
- Sullivan and Peltola locked in tight U.S. Senate race as more results come in
- Russian energy giant secretly funded Alaska natural gas project, according to New York Times
- For Alaska moms, addiction can mean choosing between treatment and their kids
- Division of Elections says all polling places are open, despite confusion in 2 rural areas
- Alaska counts ballots slowly. Here’s what to expect on Election Night and beyond.
- Is Alaska’s election system prone to ballot-stacking and spoilers?
NPR National News
- Teens worldwide aren't getting enough exercise -- especially girls
- Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
- The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election
- Fat Joe: Tiny Desk Concert
- As budgets tighten, people are breaking out their library cards
- Does the blue wave mean lower gasoline and diesel prices soon? Don't hold your breath
- Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
- Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison
- How well did polls predict the blue wave?
- Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns