Although cases are rare in the state, researchers are worried it could become warmer as a result of warming temperatures.
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, details about a delay in construction at the Seward dock rerouting cruise ships to Whittier, summer salmon fishing restrictions in Kodiak Island rivers, a reversal of the Alaska Board of Fisheries rules by the state attorney general, KIBSD is paying for up to 20 of its international teachers to receive their green cards, and a special remembrance of Alaskan veterans ahead of Memorial Day on Monday from the Alaska Desk at Alaska Public Media.
Talk of the Rock
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On this week's show with host Davis Hovey, we go over the schedule, some of the vendors and the new features at this year's Crabfest with staff from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. Opening day is Thursday, May 21, at noon. More information and the full schedule of events can be found online at kodiakcrabfest.com.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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This week on The Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines: KUCB's Maggie Nelson reports on missing buoys in False Pass, Theo Greenly, also of KUCB, on the voiding of Area M restrictions, and KTOO's Yvonne Krumrey on both false emergency alerts and on the passing of a beloved advocate for Alaska Native fishing rights.
Alaska News
- Former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker considers fifth run for governor as deadline approaches
- Denali rangers trying to reach four fallen climbers
- Legislation would prevent state from using psychiatric hospitals as makeshift foster placements
- An Alaska reporter investigates billions of dollars in subsidies that went to telecoms
- Alaska lawmakers seek first boost to unemployment benefits since 2009
- Healthcare bills spurred by $50B federal program await Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s signature
- Alaska's North Slope proposed as home for massive AI data center
- State voids Area M restrictions after Aleutians East argues ethics violation
- Oil industry has an idea to speed permitting on western Arctic leases. BLM likes it.
- Anchorage air travelers caught in long TSA lines
NPR National News
- Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities
- Meteorologists were central to D-Day. 'Pressure' tells the story of navigating uncertainty
- The 'Hacks' finale ties a melodramatic bow onto a beloved series
- Photos show the world's 'uncounted' people -- and what it takes to be counted
- Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
- WHO chief lands in Congo to address rare Ebola outbreak amid distrust and insecurity
- Which first lady feared her husband might be having a stroke? The quiz knows
- Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
- Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars
- Former AG Pam Bondi testifies before Congress over handling of the Epstein files