On today’s Midday Report with host Brian Venua: Alaska Republicans picked Donald Trump over Nikki Haley in the state’s Presidential Preference Poll on Tuesday. The Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak has chosen its volunteer of the year, naming two people — a couple from Kodiak. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is threatening to veto a bipartisan education bill to increase funding. And …
Read More »Midday Report – March 05, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race contender Dallas Seavey shot and killed a moose early Monday about 100 miles into the 1,000-mile race, according to Iditarod officials. Alaska Republicans can vote Tuesday for a presidential nominee in the party-run poll. And Elizabeth Peratrovich was honored in Wrangell. Dallas Seavey runs with Whopper toward …
Read More »Midday Report – March 04, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The 2024 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicked off at the race’s ceremonial start in Anchorage on Saturday, A remote Kenai Peninsula village is running out of time to to use grant money to replace its dilapidated school. And difficulties with financing and logistics have led to the end of the Makushin …
Read More »Midday Report – March 01, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska’s biggest regional airline has laid off 130 of its 400-plus employees. A bill working its way through the state House could have big implications for reproductive rights. And Anchorage’s historic city hall will become a new downtown public library. A Ravn Alaska airplane at Unalaska’s Tom Madsen Airport in 2022. (Theo Greenly/KUCB) …
Read More »Midday Report – February 29, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Alaska House has passed a bill aimed at making child care more accessible and available in the state. The state Department of Transportation is racing to submit revisions after federal authorities rejected Alaska’s statewide highway project funding plan. And arctic air will bring subzero temperatures to Southcentral and Southwest Alaska this …
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report 29 February 2024
This week on the Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines: Senator Murkowski tells KCAW the Wild Fish Conservancy is off course, KDLG’s Christina McDermott reports on a big federal fish purchase, Anna Canny tells of tricky conditions for fish surveys on behalf of KTOO, and KDLL’s own Hunter Morrison contributes a tale of twice used fishing line. Anita and Robert …
Read More »Midday Report – February 28, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Gov. Mike Dunleavy is demanding additional concessions from lawmakers before he’ll sign a bipartisan education bill. The Anchorage Assembly failed to pass a resolution last night calling for an “immediate bilateral ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.” And the Great Sitkin volcano has been erupting for almost three years, and scientists have now …
Read More »Midday Report – February 27, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: More than 100 people gathered in downtown Juneau Saturday afternoon for a rally to urge city and state officials in Alaska to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has cast doubt on the future of a bill that would boost state education funding and implement other reforms. And Rep. Mary …
Read More »Midday Report – February 26, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola ranks second-highest in staff turnover for the U.S. House of Representatives. One of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s 12 executive orders would bring big changes to a board tasked with overseeing Alaska’s ferry system. And federal grants are now available to help reduce rural energy costs. The M/V Kennicott leaving …
Read More »Midday Report – February 23, 2024
On today’s Midday Report with host Brian Venua: Kodiak Electric Association suspects eagles for recent power outages. An avalanche in Chignik caused a loss of power and phone service. The Alaska House passed a wide-ranging, bipartisan education bill. The American Library Association is taking a direct look at Alaska libraries. And Anchorage is getting a $25,000 grant to aid the …
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