Last week the Alaska Legislature passed a resolution supporting the continued federal ban on Russian seafood being imported into the U.S. Lawmakers and seafood market experts say the ban is crucial to boosting the value of Alaska’s industry.
The Midday Report - Statewide News and Local Events Update Every Weekday
Weekly Wrap
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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we hear about the updated tsunami alert messaging for Alaskans, Bering Sea ice extent hit its highest peak in 13 years, Kodiak hunting guides weigh in on the Board of Game's recent decisions, Alaska Aerospace purchases more land at Narrow Cape, the Kodiak Island cruise ship schedule for this summer is out, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is considering holding a mineral lease sale for seafloor mining in the Gulf of Alaska.
Talk of the Rock
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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we discuss the upcoming community health fair with some of the hosts like the Kodiak Senior Center, the Alaska Health Fair, and a dozen or so participating organizations. The Kodiak Community Health Fair is April 10 & 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Alaska Fisheries Report
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This week on The Alaska Fisheries Report with Terry Haines:KDLL's Ashlyn O'Hara reports that driftnet fishermen in Upper Cook Inlet will be using a new rulebook this season, sport fishermen in Southeast Alaska will have more kings to catch, according to Olivia Rose of KFSK, and Katherine Irving tells of salmon dissection from the studios of KMXT.
Alaska News
- Alaska Senate leaders still aiming for $1,000 dividend despite high oil prices
- House committee OKs $3,800 dividend that would spend half of state savings
- Coast Guard hoists crew to safety from grounded vessel near Unalaska
- In Alaska's U.S. Senate race, Peltola takes aim at 'crooked' political elites
- Alaska freight shipping costs set to spike amid war in Iran
- Alaska Department of Corrections reports two inmate deaths in one week
- At hearing, linguists tell lawmakers that the Alaska Native Language Center’s mission is at risk
- Judge dismisses federal lawsuit against Alaska Office of Children’s Services
- Anchorage recognized nationally as a ‘Trail Town’
- Alaskans want to stop changing their clocks. But what time should it be?
NPR National News
- 710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago
- How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes
- How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
- Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone
- Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE put a ring on indie rap's favorite friendship
- 'After the Flood' argues Bob Dylan's late career is just as potent as his early years
- BTS stays at No. 1 on the charts — and thwarts Ye in the process
- In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?
- Hilariously caustic 'Big Mistakes' drags Dan Levy into organized crime
- Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn't agree to his peace terms