Alaska’s newest kelp hatchery recently finished its first growing season in a mobile shipping container in Kodiak. The hatchery aims to help kelp farmers on Kodiak Island boost how much they can grow.
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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: Alix Soliman reports on the perils and promise of mariculture in SE, Colette Czarnecki on a Wrangell fisherman roundtable, and severe restrictions on Cook Inlet sport king fishing, according to KDLL's Ashlyn O'Hara.
Alaska News
- 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
- State lawmakers introduce bills to fight water pollution from cruise ships
- Sen. Sullivan says he supports attack on Iran
NPR National News
- U.S.-Israeli strikes continue across Iran; Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan
- In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding
- Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
- A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising
- Announcing the 2025 NPR College Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions
- China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
- Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
- Iranian civilians are now fleeing the relentless bombing for neighboring Turkey
- A split Senate votes against measure to constrain Trump's authorities in Iran
- WATCH: How traffic dried up in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began