Brian Venua
Senior ReporterBorn and raised in Dillingham, Brian Venua attended Gonzaga University before graduating and ultimately returning to Alaska. He moved to Kodiak and joined KMXT in 2022. Venua has since won awards for the newsroom as both a writer and photojournalist, with work focused on strengthening community, breaking down complex topics, and sharing stories of and for the people of the Kodiak Archipelago.
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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is restricting both commercial and sport fishing on the southwest waters of Kodiak this summer. It made two announcements this week about notably low Chinook counts in the Karluk and Ayakulik Rivers. -
On today's Midday Report with Host Brian Venua: State House leaders have a new version of an education funding bill, Mt. Edgecumbe High School might cut half of its teaching staff, three heli-skiers were caught in an avalanche, Ravn Air pulls out of Homer, and an update on the road from King Cove to Cold Bay's all-weather airport. -
On this week's Talk of the Rock, Host Brian Venua chats with Toby Sullivan, the executive director of the maritime museum, about his research on Limited Entry and updates about the museum. -
On today's Midday Report with Host Brian Venua: Alaska Sen. Gary Stevens and Rep. Bryce Edgemon wrote an open letter to Alaska's federal delegation, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski wore blue to show solidarity with Ukraine at Trump's address, Southeast Alaska municipalities face tariff tensions, Kenai Peninsula residents hold a 50501 protest against the federal government, and the Iditarod has officially started. -
The “very contagious” viral infection typically affects unvaccinated puppies, but any dog can be susceptible to the disease. Early signs include lethargy, vomiting, fever, belly pain, diarrhea, or decreased appetite. Tests can be done by looking for the virus in feces. -
Up to 27,783 cruise ship passengers are scheduled to visit the island community this year — the busiest season in years if not ever. Discover Kodiak's executive director, Brock Simmons, says it's a good test to see if more tourism is good for Kodiak. -
This week we hear about NOAA being the latest victim of federal cuts, the state government encourages Kodiak businesses pursue event liquor licenses, the island will have up to 30 cruise ship visits this year, and some Kodiak service area boards haven't been active in years. -
The latest wave includes firing some NOAA employees at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center. Staff could not confirm how many people were affected in the state, nor what positions were cut. -
The Alutiiq Museum has announced Lynn Walker as its volunteer of the year for her work supporting the museum’s renovation. Walker was commended for providing insight on display designs and local history as well as moving objects and art during construction. -
On today's Midday Report with host Brian Venua: Chiniak's school has a water pump again, the quest for a new Kodiak city manager is being contracted out, the state legislature is trying to address both staff shortages and education funding, Sen. Lisa Murkowski criticized President Trump for dismissing thousands of federal employees, and federal workers in Juneau share how they're dealing with layoffs.
