Guests this week include City Manager Mike Tvenge, Fire Chief Jim Mullican, and Police Chief Tim Putney. We discuss the Nov. 30 Tsunami Warning and what caused the confusion in the evacuation times. Chief Mullican also tells you how to prepare your family for an emergency. CLICK HERE to see the new inundation zones and draft evacuation map for Kodiak. …
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report – Nov. 29, 2018
The International Pacific Halibut Commission took center stage this week. We’ll have a look at stocks, landings and prices. Warmer ocean temps are affecting pollock babies. Spawning and how a week can have a big impact on survival. Fishing jobs rebound across Alaska. We had help from Joe Viechnicki at KFSK in Petersburg. Elizabeth Jenkins with …
Read More »Galley Tables – Sneaking Out
Listen as seven storytellers share stories around the theme “Sneaking Out” in a live performance recorded on November 9, 2018 at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center. The show first aired on KMXT 100.1 FM on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Read More »Galley Tables – Afraid to Look
Welcome to the sixth season of Galley Tables. Listen as seven storytellers share stories around the theme “Afraid to Look” in a live performance recorded on October 26, 2018 at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center. The show first aired on KMXT 100.1 FM on Sunday, November 4, 2018.
Read More »Talk of the Rock: Brother Francis Shelter helps homeless, works to keep people in homes
Guests include Monte Hawver, Executive Director of the Brother Francis Shelter and Dana Myers, the shelter’s resource specialist. We talk about homelessness in Kodiak and how the shelter helps those in need, including working to keep families in their homes.
Read More »Galley Tables – Wild One
Listen as seven storytellers share stories around the theme “Wild One” in a live performance recorded on April 13, 2018 at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center. The show first aired on KMXT 100.1 FM on Sunday, April 22, 2018.
Read More »Talk of the Rock: Kodiak Humane Society
This week our guests are from the Kodiak Humane Society and the Kodiak Animal Shelter. We get tips on caring for your dogs and other pets during cold weather and more.
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report– Nov. 15, 2018
Halibut season’s a wrap, and Homer is top port for fisheries landings. Seward leads the pack in sablefish. Ballot Measure 1 was defeated by Alaska voters. We talk with Pebble Limited Partnership CEO for his reaction. Fish Expo has a new date–Thanksgiving week in Seattle. In Sitka, a new model for research which calls for including the human factor …
Read More »Talk of the Rock: Salvation Army Starts Holiday Season
Major Dave Davis from the Salvation Army joins us to talk about plans for helping locals in need this holiday season. Donations to the Salvation Army Food Bank can be dropped off at the thrift store. Coats for Kids has big gift wrapped boxes around town to collect coats. To ring bells or make other donations, call 486-8740.
Read More »Alaska Fisheries Report – Nov. 8, 2018
Fishermen suffered a big loss in Tuesday’s election with the defeat of Ballot Measure 1. The price of salmon permits is down. So too, are the prices for halibut quotas. Governor Walker demands Canada protect Alaska’s fish from across-the-border mines. Plus, the pros and cons of being a fisherman’s wife. We had help from Elizabeth Harball with …
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