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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 this year's Alaska weathervane scallop fishery opening with two boats from Kodiak fishing, KTOO reports on high numbers of dead gray whales around the Pacific including Alaska, a new study suggests having a dog doubles your chance of having a bear encounter, property tax rates are slightly down in the Kodiak Island Borough this year, and city voters will again decide if the city manager will be required to live within city limits or five miles outside.
Talk of the Rock
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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we share a brief history of KMXT and highlight some of this year's special events and projects that are underway to celebrate the radio station's 50th anniversary.Join us this Saturday at KMXT, 620 Egan Way, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we spruce up our backyard in preparation for a mural installation.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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This week on The Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines: Rivers are rusting across the Arctic, according to KOTZ's Desiree Hagen, Alix Soliman of KTOO reports that advocates are calling for ESA designation for grey whales, and a Ketchikan show about fish pirates is 60 years old as reported by KRBD's Hunter Morrison.
Alaska News
- Dunleavy, rejecting corporate tax change, calls third Alaska LNG special session
- Alaska state attorney arrested by ICE, held at Tacoma detention center
- Yes, Alaska, we're already in an El Niño, but it's likely to get stronger
- Bristol Bay fishermen express concerns over Northline, Silver Bay, and BBEDC's new arrangements
- Committee sets Alaska LNG tax cut bill, including expanded corporate tax, for final vote
- Peltola vastly outraises Sullivan in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
- Three cases of cyclosporiasis recorded in Alaska since May
- 4 thorny questions in the ongoing Alaska LNG tax debate from Tuesday’s ‘Talk of Alaska’
- New Alaska law will allow pharmacists to provide more healthcare
- 15 Alaskans and businesses charged with $1.8M in Medicaid fraud
NPR National News
- Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
- The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
- Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
- Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier using a box fan
- Pakistani forces kill 24 militants in border raids near Afghanistan
- 'I Want You to Be Happy' takes on modern-day dating
- Photos: When the World Cup came to town
- U.S. strikes bridges in Iran; Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
- David Wain follows the yellow brick road to Hollywood in his latest comedy
- A bug commonly sold at pet stores is helping scientists with a vexing task