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.
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Weekly Wrap
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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we hear about an annual joint-military exercise in the Arctic with some training taking place in Kodiak this week, Alaska Aerospace Corporation receives federal funding to update its facilities at the Kodiak Island spaceport, KUCB reports on the Board of Fisheries recent decision on Area M salmon fishing, Alaska Public Media reports on the state House's version of the budget bill, and Port Lions is replacing its water system.
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
- Alaska Supreme Court considers case of prisoner drugged against his will
- The 2026 Iditarod kicks off 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
- Alaska lawmakers consider another increase to per-student public school funding
- Skijoring is an exhilarating way to spend time with your dog. Here are 4 tips to get started.
- Board of Fisheries cuts to Area M June salmon fishery prompt backlash
- Sullivan is steadfast in support of the war, saying Iran started it long ago
- Alaska legislators view Iran war-induced oil price spike with caution
- Lawmakers question Alaska’s decision to turn over confidential voter data to DOJ
NPR National News
- Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI company
- Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after U.S. jobs report
- No lawsuits required: U.S. Customs is working on a system to refund tariffs
- Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran
- Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch
- After the U.S. sinks an Iranian warship, Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel
- Olympian Alysa Liu has also inspired fans off the ice — in the hair salon
- 'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead
- From guns to ballots: FARC's campaign for votes in Colombia
- A college student's perspective on using AI in class