Maggie Wall
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The Alaska Legislature is working on the state’s budget which begins on July 1. No surprise that there are a lot of cuts planned. One thing on the chopping block is state funded PSP tests for commercial shellfish. Shellfish farmers and divers fear they will be put out of business if they are forced … -
In today’s Newscast: Kodiak’s Public Health Center is still operational and is offering free flu shots to anyone who needs one. Canada-U.S. Border bars ‘non-essential’ travel. Almost all of the 5,000 or so Alaskans who work on military installations must still show up at their workplaces. All that, plus Fish Radio and … -
The Coast Guard suspended its search Thursday for a possible person in the water near Dutch Harbor. Still missing is 33-year-old Steven Mencer, last seen wearing a neon green pullover rain jacket with orange and black pants. Mencer failed to report for crew check-in on the F/V Alaska Mist, when the 164-foot vessel tied … -
In today’s Newscast: Safeway sets aside Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7-9 for senior shoppers and others who are at-risk so they can shop in an uncrowded store. From Thursday’s Lowdown program: KANA doctors give advice and information on symptoms of being infected by coronavirus. The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly meets in a double … -
The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has a double meeting this evening, a regular meeting and an emergency meeting, both are being teleconferenced in order to limit the number of people congregating in one place. The ordinance being considered during the emergency meeting would authorized the assembly to conduct meetings by teleconference and to allow members … -
Today’s guests include three members of the Kodiak Emergency Services Council — Kodiak City Manager Mike Tvenge, Kodiak Island Borough Manager Mike Powers, and Kodiak Fire Chief Jim Mullican. They discuss what the emergency council is doing and how Kodiak residents can stay safe during this time of the coronavirus. Clockwise from … -
In today’s newscast: The Alaska Medical Employees Association called off it’s strike against Providence Hospital. From our Wednesday Lowdown program: The city manager, borough manager and city fire chief talk about local coronavirus prevention and how the community is preparing for a potential outbreak of COVID-19. From our Tuesday Lowdown program: Safeway Manager … -
KMXT received the following from the Kodiak Area Emergency Services Organization. We post it here as received, with minor editing. Kodiak Area Emergency Services Organization ANNOUNCEMENT: KODIAK EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL LIVE FORUM Kodiak, Alaska — March 18, 2020 The Kodiak Emergency Services Council will be hosting a … -
KMXT Received the following press release from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. We post it here as received, with minor editing. **COVID-19 HEALTH MANDATE** Issued: March 17, 2020 By: Governor Mike Dunleavy Commissioner Adam Crum, Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Dr. Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer, State of … -
Today’s guest is Safeway Manager Mike Murray who tells us about the food supply and why he thinks people will slow down their buying (because they have now stocked up and won’t need to buy so much again). He also discusses cleaning and health procedures in effect at the store. Panic buying is …
