The state of Alaska is proposing to lease the public parking lot at the Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport to a private entity, the Kodiak Airport Park & Store, LLC which will operate and maintain the parking lot.
The Midday Report - Statewide News and Local Events Update Every Weekday
Weekly Wrap
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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we hear about a deckhand of the Aleutian Lady who died at sea, Alaska Public Media reports that state lawmakers are considering a boost to the base student allocation funding, the Alaska Beacon reports on a potential waiver for the $100,000 visas for teachers, the Department of Transportation is accepting comments on a proposed lease for parking lot management at the Kodiak airport, KNBA gives a recap of the Alaska Outdoor Council's gubernatorial debate, and Kodiak's new kelp nursery finished its first season growing kelp in a shipping container.
Talk of the Rock
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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, some cast members from the Kodiak Arts Council's production of Romeo and Juliet provide a teaser of the upcoming show. Performances are March 7th at 7 p.m., March 8th at 2 p.m., March 13th at 7 p.m., March 14th at 7 p.m., March 15th at 2 p.m.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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This week on The Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines: KYUK's Evan Erickson reports on restricted salmon fishing in Area M to avoid Yukon-bound chums, Hunter Morrison on extending the Southeast shrimp closure to sport and subsistence, courtesy of KRBD, and KMXT's own Davis Hovey on a new producer of seed kelp in Kodiak.
Alaska News
- Relaxed rules have Iditarod mushers wary of new Expedition Class
- Iditarod teams are racing for Nome. These kids are reading to get there, too.
- Rep. Begich tells legislators to seize the moment on resource extraction and gas line
- Alaska Senate passes bill requiring civics education for high school students
- Our 12 favorite photos from the 2026 Iditarod ceremonial start
- The snow is back: 2026 Iditarod kicks off with Anchorage ceremonial start
- Alaska Supreme Court considers case of prisoner drugged against his will
- The 2026 Iditarod started Saturday. Here are 11 things to know about this year’s race.
- Murkowski, despite misgivings, votes against withdrawing Trump's power to conduct Iran war
- 'Big, Beautiful' auction for drilling rights in Cook Inlet is a bust
NPR National News
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- How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip
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- Greetings from a Shanghai temple where you can ward off bad luck in the Year of the Horse
- Countries agree to a historic release of stockpiled oil to ease global disruption
- The 2026 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked
- Marty Crunchwrap Supreme and more menu ideas for your 2026 Oscars party
- The U.S. attacks Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz
- Over puppy yoga? Try it with snakes.
- Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds