Host Pam Foreman talks with Marion Owen about gardening in Kodiak. Marion shares some tips on how to maintain healthy soil and plants in Kodiak’s climate – whether you garden in a hoop house or a container – and what you can be doing now to get things going in the garden.
Read More »Talk of the Rock: Marion Owen talks about fall gardening
KMXT’s Pam Foreman talks with Master Gardener, Marion Owen about what you should be doing in your garden now to prepare for next year’s growing season. Plus some tips on growing spinach and garlic over the winter in your raised beds.
Read More »The Long Haul – Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Hosts Mike Wall and Lynn Walker talk with guests Mike Murray of Safeway and Dan Rohrer of Subway about the impact COVID has had on their lives, their businesses, and supply chain issues – what’s happening now and what’s coming next.
Read More »The Long Haul – Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Hosts Mike Wall and Lynn Walker talk with guests City of Kodiak Mayor Pat Branson; Amy Corder, Incident Management Commander for Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center; Dr. Shana Theobald; and Dr. Evan Jones about how COVID-19 has changed their lives, the way their businesses operate, and what they see ahead for the island in terms of the pandemic. This monthly …
Read More »Pumpkin Parade and more!
Just because we’re staying at a safe distance doesn’t mean we have to miss out on Halloween! October 23 or 24 (final date determined by the weather) pick the perfect pumpkin at the 4-H Harvest Festival and Pumpkin sale from 1:00-3:00 pm. Then on Friday, October 29, go downtown from 3:30-5:00 pm for outdoor trick or treating at participating local …
Read More »KPBC Board Vacancies and Application
Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation is currently recruiting to fill seats on the board of directors. There are two one-year seats vacant currently and there will be elections for 3 three-year seats in September at the annual meeting. KPBC’s mission statement is here: KPBC Mission Statement and a board member job description can be found here: KPBC Board Member Job Description …
Read More »The Lowdown — Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Some of the family is vaccinated, but not all the littles. What to do over the summer for birthday parties, picnics, and such? Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald and Dr. Evan Jones about this and much more.
Read More »The Lowdown — Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Host Mike Wall and local physicians Dr. Evan Jones and Dr. Shana Theobald wrestle with the “What now?” questions on the minds of many in light of the recent CDC announcement regarding what vaccinated people are now able to do.
Read More »Spotlight: Gardening Tips from Marion Owen
Photo by Marion Owen Master Gardener Marion Owen joins us for a conversation on when and how to divide perennials, what vegies grow well in Kodiak, and more.
Read More »The Lowdown — Wednesday, March 31, 2021
About 50% of the island population that is eligible for a vaccine have been fully vaccinated. Does that mean we are out of the woods? Host Mike Wall talks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, and Dr. Evan Jones about this, travel, and more.
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