It’s the beginning of a new quarter and that means a number of fisheries are coming open around the state. We look at upcoming seasons as well as a review of how salmon went this year. Also, a follow-up to last week’s stories about the secretly recorded comments by Pebble Mine executives. Two Alaska legislators cite the tapes in a …
Read More »Talk of the Rock — Sept. 1, 2020 Chiniak Fire Anniversary
Twin Creeks region of Chiniak. Photo taken and graphic provided by Betty Odell. Five years ago a hot, rapidly spreading fire burned much of the Chiniak area. On this week’s Talk of the Rock, which is rebroadcast from last summer, several of the residents share their memories of that frightening event. Our guests: John and Moe Butler Dave and …
Read More »One person dead following early morning hit-and-run near the Rezanof Drive Dip
One person is dead following a hit-and-run incident discovered early Wednesday morning on West Rezanof Drive near Pier III. The Kodiak Police Department responded to a call at approximately 6:20 a.m. from a citizen reporting a person laying on Rezanof near Pier III, which is the dock with the big crane. According to a release from KPD issued at noon …
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report — July 8, 2020
Did you hear that sigh of relief? Alaska fishermen are indeed able to apply for the recently extended Payroll Protection Plan, the PPP. The new deadline is August 8. But some are getting caught up in paper processing trap because they applied under the original PPP before the rules were adjusted to allow fishermen to claim lost crew pay. And …
Read More »COVID Case Number 10 announced Thursday night
Kodiak has a 10th confirmed COVID-19 according to the local Emergency Operation’s Center. The person is a non-resident and the case is believed to be travel related, said the EOC statement. COVID-19 Banner
Read More »UPDATE: Ferry Kennicott due in Thursday afternoon, Tustumena cleared to sail July 2
FERRY UPDATE 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2020 The M/V Kennicott is due to arrive from Whittier at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. It is scheduled to depart for Whittier at 9:30 p.m. The M/V Tustumena is set to arrive at 10:45 a.m. on Friday and leave at 5 p.m. The Tusty will be coming and going from Homer, by way of …
Read More »BREAKING: PPP filing deadline extension approved by Senate, then House, now goes to president for signature
BREAKING: A measure to extend the deadline for filing for the COVID-19 Payroll Protection Program is on its way to the president’s desk for his signature following a fast approval by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan’s office reports that President Trump is expected to sign the measure. If so, the deadline for the …
Read More »BREAKING: Fishermen and other small businesses may get another chance at PPP money
BREAKING: Fishermen and other small businesses may get another chance to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program which provides federal loans to help them stay afloat during the COVID 19 pandemic. That information comes from the office of Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan following Tuesday’s deadline for applying for the money. The seiner Jaime Marie sails past other fishing vessels …
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report — June 25, 2020
You may recall last week we reported that coronavirus was found in China on chopping boards used for European salmon. Many wondered how it might impact Alaska’s market. In a follow-up story this week we look at what one economist calls a bigger hurdle for the industry how the coronavirus is disrupting the logistics in terms of processing and …
Read More »DOT clarifies rules for riding ferries, including which trips require COVID-19 testing or quarantining
The following press release, which outlines testing and mask requirements for travelling on the state ferries, was received Wednesday afternoon from the Alaska Department of Transportation. We post it as received with minor editing. This is a breaking story and KMXT will have more information, and an explanation of the rules during local newscast which will be posted online later. …
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