That’s the headline that the AHFC released this week after the application period for rent and mortgage relief ended on June 26. Over 8,000 applications, representing over 20,000 Alaskans, were submitted to the housing relief program, a $10 million pot of money made available through the federal CARES Act in response to COVID-19 hardship. Based on initial information from the …

Jared Griffin presents the Midday Report featuring an update from Kodiak’s Emergency Services Operation, and state and local stories on: Paycheck Protection Program extension, Housing relief lottery Salvation Army’s food bank Debate over Captain Cook statue in Anchorage plus, Alaska Fish Radio, and the weather forecast and community events.

As part of a final warning, this yellow card could be issued to a guest who repeatedly refuses to wear a mask or face covering on our aircraft. (photo from Alaska Airlines) Alaska Airlines is getting serious about wearing masks on their flights. This week, the airline announced that flight attendants will be able to issue what is called a …

Jared Griffin presents the Midday Report featuring national headlines from NPR, and state and local stories on: Paycheck Protection Program extension, and reaction from Rep. Louise Stutes COVID-19 updates Alaska Airlines mask requirements Alaska’s low salmon counts Police departments and military equipment plus, Alaska Fish Radio, and the weather forecast and community events.

Talk of the Rock host Jared Griffin speaks with Margaret Greutert, Curator of Collections, and Tyler-Rose Hoffman, Development and Communications Manager at the Kodiak History Museum about new projects and developments and the museum, and how they see their place in the current anti-racist and decolonization movement.

Jared Griffin presents the Midday Report featuring national headlines from NPR, and state and local stories on: update on Kodiak’s COVID-19 cases PSP and pets celebrating elder’s birthday in Old Harbor plus, Alaska Fish Radio, updates from Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game, and the weather forecast and community events.

Maggie Wall presents the Midday Report featuring an national headlines from NPR, and state and local stories on: Providence Kodiak CEO resigning Payroll Protection extended to fishermen Kodiak’s community cleanup, including hazardous waste masks required in Anchorage plus, Alaska Fish Radio, updates from Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game,and the weather forecast and community events.

In a press release Friday afternoon, the Kodiak Area Emergency Services Organization announced two new positive test results for COVID-19 in Kodiak. Both cases are believed to be community spread. At this time, the ESC has not indicated if these are resident or non-resident cases. The individuals are in self-isolation. Public health officials have made contact with the individuals and …

Terry Haines presents the Midday Report featuring an national headlines from NPR, and state and local stories on: Payroll Protection extended to fishermen reactions to lobster and seafood tariffs Kodiak’s community cleanup, including hazardous waste New tool to apply for voting by mail ballots plus, Alaska Fish Radio, updates from Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game,and the weather forecast and …

If you are planning to travel to Anchorage after this weekend, make sure you bring a mask. Friday afternoon, Anchorage mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced a mask mandate beginning Monday, June 29 in the city. This mandate applies to indoor public spaces. The only exception to the mandate is for people with underlying health conditions that make it difficult to breath …