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On today;s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Democrats sour on Dr Al Gross. The Borough Assembly mulls its disaster rules. And The Alaska Senate has passed a generous budget.  

At a recent meeting, Kodiak Island Borough Assembly members discussed rolling back the emergency orders that were passed in the early stages of the pandemic – like the formation of Kodiak’s Emergency Services Council. That should have included a sunset provision, according to Assembly member Scott Arndt. “And as you can see, we’ve gone on for two years, so, and …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The search continues for a missing Kodiak boy. Right-to-life activists disagree about the need for an Alaska Constitutional Convention. And the Alaska Senate agrees on an energy relief check for residents.

KMXT’s Dylan Simard is joined by Evan Jones to discuss his humanitarian work in Ukraine, and what life has been like there during the Russian invasion.

Alaska communities impacted by more than a dozen fishery disasters between 2018 and 2021 are set to receive $131.8 million in federal relief. That’s according to an announcement on Thurs., May 5 from Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game. The funds were approved by Congress and allocated by the U.S. Department of Commerce.  But that’s a fraction of the money …

Listen to the story: Dozens of people gathered outside the Bayside Volunteer Fire Department – just outside of Kodiak city limits – on Sunday morning to continue searching for Sawyer Cipolla. It was slightly overcast, and a Coast Guard helicopter whirred overhead. A steady stream of volunteers – wearing backpacks and hiking boots – showed up to help. Dozens of …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Tongass National Forest remains largely unprotected, despite the Roadless Rule. Fishery disasters will see funds disbursed. And a team is searching for an Alaska shipwreck from 1908 with social justice implications.

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. We will update as more information is available. Sawyer is 7-years-old and autistic, and answers to “come on in.” He was last seen off Forest Drive, in the Monashka area of Kodiak. (Photo: Kodiak Police Department) Sat., May 14, 8 a.m. According to the Search for Sawyer Facebook page, the community-wide search for …

Listen to this story; Kodiak’s Crab Fest is around the corner, and revelers will have a new venue where they can celebrate; the Double Shovel Cider Company plans to open its doors in downtown Kodiak that same weekend. Double Shovel owners Gideon Saunders and Jack Lau say they’re excited to bring cider to Kodiak. Saunders says it will be a …

On today’s Midday Report with host Dylan Simard: Kodiak powerlifters are preparing for the Special Olympics in Orlando. Kodiak Collegee will hold its first graduation ceremony in two years. And the Ketchikan Borough Mayor has vowed to veto funds for LGBTQ groups.