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The federal government published an “economic snapshot” in October that said Alaska’s commercial fishing industry in 2023 was about half as profitable as it was in 2021. Last year in particular marked one of the worst years for commercial fishermen in modern history.
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Weekly Wrap
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KMXTThis week we hear about the Alex Haley's return to Kodiak, the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska's revenue generating projects outside of rocket launches, the local municipal election results are set, a report about the $1.8 billion loss Alaska's seafood industry experienced recently, and a recap of this week's Fisheries Debate.
Talk of the Rock
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It's National Fire Prevention and Safety Week, so on this week's Talk of the Rock, Host Brian Venua speaks with Bayside Fire Chief Scott Ellis about best practices for fire safety for homes, offices, and while outside.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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Photo courtesy of Trident SeafoodsOn this week's Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines:Trident has sold its plant in Kodiak, the last one on its chopping block, , story from KMXT's Brian Venua, who also participates in a two way with KMXT's Davis Hovey discussing the recent fisheries debate among Alaska's Congressional candidates. And Simon Lopez adds a story about challenging times for fishermen on the southern Kenai Peninsula.
Alaska News
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- Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean plan new cruise ship port on Juneau’s Douglas Island
- Final Juneau election results show mayor reelected, Ship Free Saturdays fail
- Israel says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead
- Volcano advisory issued for Mount Spurr due to seismic activity
NPR National News
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