On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Berry picking success varies across the state. The Alaska Board of Education voted unanimously yesterday to approve a ban on trans athletes participating in girls high school sports. And the state’s biggest ever solar farm is about to come online. Chris Colbert (center left) and Jenn Miller (center right) of Renewable Independent …
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Coast Guard icebreaker stops in Kodiak before final Arctic mission of the year
Kodiak is the ship’s final stop in Alaska before heading on this year’s final Arctic mission. The ship was in town to restock on supplies and give the crew a bit of time on land before they spend weeks at sea. The last time the Healy stopped in the archipelago was in 2019. The Healy is 420 feet long — …
Read More »Midday Report August 31, 2023
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A man was sentenced to two years in federal prison this week for selling art made in the Philippines as authentic Alaska Native art. Governor Mike Dunleavy has vetoed a bill that would ban firefighting foam containing PFAS. And thousands of Alaskans are at risk of losing their Medicaid benefits this year–many …
Read More »NTSB releases report on the sinking of F/V The Challenger
The National Transportation Safety Board released its findings on August 30 for a Kodiak fishing boat that capsized northeast of the village of Karluk on August 7, last year. The Challenger capsizing after striking a submerged rock off the coast of Alaska. (Alward Fisheries, via the NTSB’s website) The Challenger was a total loss and damages exceeded $600,000, although no …
Read More »Coast Guard rescue crews responded to 5 incidents across the state last weekend
It’s been a busy weekend for the Coast Guard. Rescue teams from across the state responded to five calls for help over the weekend. Teams operated rescues for fishing vessels, a cruise ship, and a stranding. The factory trawling vessel Northern Eagle was the first boat to require assistance on Friday morning. A press release from the U.S. Coast Guard …
Read More »Midday Report August 30, 2023
On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The head of the EPA says he supports the decision to block the proposed Pebble Mine , while the state has asked the Supreme Court to overturn that action. High prices in Alaska make the state a preferred location for drug trafficking. And the big pumpkin king is champion again at the …
Read More »KIBSD starts new school year after facing massive budget cuts this summer
Kids are back to school in Kodiak. Middle and high school students had their first day on Monday, with elementary kids back Tuesday this week. But, budget cuts over the summer mean school — and parent spending — look a little different this year. The district’s main office is located near Kodiak High School’s campus, August 15, 2023. (Brian Venua/KMXT) …
Read More »Talk of the Rock: Elder Care in Kodiak
On this week’s Talk of the Rock, host Jared Griffin talks elder care in Kodiak with: Pat Branson, CEO of Senior Citizens of Kodiak Erin Carter, Palliative Nurse Practitioner with Providence Sarah Davidson, Clinical Director at Hospice and Palliative Care of Kodiak Cassie Keplinger, Director of Elder Services at KANA Listen here:
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