On today’s Lowdown we talked with Rebecca Shields, executive director of Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center, and Major Dave Davis of the Salvation Army and Food Bank.
Read More »The Lowdown — Tuesday, March 24, 2020
On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we talked to executive directors Sarah Phillips, from the Chamber of Commerce, and Aimee Williams from Discover Kodiak. Even though both offices are closed, Phillips and Williams are still working to support local businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Chamber is offering help with applying for federal small business loans. Discover Kodiak is …
Read More »The Lowdown — Monday, March 23, 2020
Nurse practitioner Elsa DeHart joined us today for The Lowdown to discuss resources available at the Kodiak Public Health Center. She talked about reducing strain on the health care system by making sure you’ve had your flu shot — available for anyone who needs one at the Public Health Center. We also talked about the way coronavirus is transmitted between …
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report– March 19, 2020
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 to pay for testing. We …
Read More »The Lowdown — Friday, March 20, 2020
City Mayor and executive director of Kodiak Senior Citizens Pat Branson discusses services the Senior Center is continuing to provide, even though the center itself is currently closed.
Read More »The Lowdown — Thursday, March 19, 2020
Today’s guests are Dr. Elise Pletnikoff and Dr. Evan Jones from Kodiak Area Native Association. They discuss what resources KANA can provide for community members, and strategies for reducing risk of coronavirus contagion. Dr. Elise Pletnikoff and Dr. Evan Jones share coronavirus prevention guidelines during a March 19 edition of The Lowdown at KMXT. (Photo by Maggie Wall/KMXT)
Read More »The Lowdown — Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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 bottom left: Kodiak City Manager …
Read More »The Lowdown — Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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 to blame for limited supplies …
Read More »The Lowdown – Monday, March 16, 2020
Our guests for this first Lowdown program are Kodiak Island Borough School Superintendent Larry LeDoux and the Executive Director of the Kodiak Community Health Clinic, Carol Austerman. LeDoux shares what the school district is doing to limit exposure to the coronavirus. He also discusses how long-distance learning will take place if the schools need to shut down. Austerman discussed medical …
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report — March 12, 2020
Gulf of Alaska cod loses its sustainability certification. The loss of the blue sticker is not because of poor management. Rather it’s warmer waters which mean smaller fish and fewer young cod in the fishery. Warmer waters are directly related to most recent iteration of The Blob. Now biologists say The Blob may be subsiding. The general manager of …
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