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Alaska’s congressional delegation says species collapse in Alaska’s fisheries is nearing crisis levels. Senator Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Mary Peltola discussed the monumental challenges faced by Alaska’s fishermen and coastal communities during their legislative update on the opening day, Thursday, of Kodiak’s annual commercial fishing trade show, ComFish. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Mary Peltola addressed attendees virtually for the …

Contaminated fuel with the strange fluid sinking to the bottom. Via Pat Anderson Kodiak drivers have reported filling up with contaminated fuel from Petro Express, near Safeway on Mill Bay Road. The incident has involved nearly a dozen drivers over a four day period in early March.  According to drivers and local mechanics, the fuel issues began on Saturday, March …

On Today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Rep. Josiah Patkotak explains his support of the Willow Project. And Juneau wrestles with regulations about avalanche hazard zones.   Overview of Behrends Avenue avalanche path in Juneau

Alaska Aerospace CEO Milton Keeter has resigned. Keeter stepped down last week.  Reached by phone, Keeter confirmed that he’d left the post but declined to discuss the reason for his departure. Alaska Aerospace Board Chairman Robert McCoy said he was “grateful for Milton’s dedicated service” in a news release dated Monday.  Alaska Aerospace did not provide any other information on …

On today’s midday report with host Kirsten Dobroth: Environmental groups sue over the Biden administration’s approval of Willow, and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Tuesday ended the government’s defense of a land exchange agreement that would have allowed the Alaska Peninsula community of King Cove to build a road to reach an all-weather airport.

Kodiak’s annual commercial fishing trade show ComFish kicks off in-person and virtually on Thursday, March 16. The event brings together fishermen, lawmakers, scientists and vendors to discuss and celebrate Alaska’s fisheries, but this year’s event also highlights public health. Daily forums aimed at identifying and reversing an opioid overdose are new to this year’s ComFish schedule. Each forum will include …

On today’s Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Ryan Redington has won the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The only Cook Inlet beluga whale in captivity is celebrating five years at his aquarium home. And Southeast weather nerds try to predict the future. Tyonek the beluga at Seaworld San Antonio    

Hurricane-force winds that hit Kodiak earlier this month delayed food deliveries and disrupted travel to the island. The windstorm also ripped out pieces of the city’s biggest boat harbor, and city officials say the damage highlights the need for repairs.  An overhaul of Kodiak’s St. Herman Harbor, seen here in January, 2023, has been identified as a top priority for …