It's the only region in the state with a higher harvest for the species compared to the last odd year season. Ayakulik sockeye escapement hit a 10-year high, but other south side rivers have had "weak" runs. Kodiak Chinook returns once again near record lows.
The Midday Report - Statewide News and Local Events Update Every Weekday
Weekly Wrap
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This week we hear about an oil spill near the Kitoi Bay Hatchery, a small earthquake near Kodiak, elevated levels of harmful algal blooms, Alaska Aerospace is looking to expand its presence along the Aleutian Chain, and Kodiak's landfill is filling up.
Talk of the Rock
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In this week's episode with Host Brian Venua, Alaska Speaker of the House Bryce Edgemon visited Kodiak with Rep. Louise Stutes, talking about education funding, the Permanent Fund Dividend, and the special session in August.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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This week on The Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines: It's all salmon, with Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologist Carl Burnside talking about the big year for sockeye in Chignik, and KMXT's Brian Venua on the rush of pink salmon in Kodiak.
Alaska News
- Alaska State Troopers so far unable to recover bodies of heli-skiers caught in spring avalanche
- Founder of conservative blog Must Read Alaska resigns over editorial dispute
- Republican Bernadette Wilson picks Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower as running mate in governor's race
- Homeownership and renting costs surge around the state, new report shows
- In Alaska governor’s race, Democrats leave the aisle clear for Mary Peltola
- Alaska’s foster care system is among the worst in the nation. Can a lawsuit force real reform?
- Alaska students' test scores show little improvement in reading, math and science
- Alaska officials refused group's request for murdered Indigenous people's names
- Nonprofit coordinating Arctic research will shut down as federal funding dries up
- U.S. House votes to repeal Central Yukon land plan
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