Davis Hovey
News DirectorDavis Hovey was first drawn to Alaska by the opportunity to work for a radio station in a remote, unique place like Nome. More than 7 years later he has spent most of his career reporting on climate change and research, fisheries, local government, Alaska Native communities and so much more.
Hovey went to Syracuse University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Broadcast Digital Journalism. He is currently the news director at KMXT.
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The State of Alaska is exploring the idea of creating a new agriculture cooperative owned by farmers and ranchers around the state. Some in Kodiak question if a cooperative could address the underlying challenges for farming and ranching in Alaska. -
The roughly 200 residents of Old Harbor, on the southeast end of Kodiak Island, have running water again, after going days without last week. City officials say the power to the well pumps, and subsequently the water pressure, was cut in half, but they aren't exactly sure why. -
The aerospace industry in Alaska encompasses not just the spaceport on Kodiak Island, but also the Poker Flat Research Range outside of Fairbanks. And the Alaska Aerospace Corporation is expanding its capabilities and space missions according to the ceo and president. -
This week with host Davis Hovey, we hear about the City of Kodiak again seeking an interim manager, the state has launched a project to replace Sargent Creek and Russian River bridges, Dr. Nick Loomis has been appointed as the interim administrator at PKIMC, the U.S. Arctic Research Commission held its 121st meeting in Kodiak this week, flights at Anchorage International Airport are being cut, KMXT has put together a list of local holiday bazaars and art markets, and hundreds of people on Kodiak Island need assistance paying for food. -
The State of Alaska plans to replace the deteriorating Sargent Creek and Russian River bridges on the main road near Bells Flat, south of Kodiak. But the state is just starting to put together a study of the bridges and surrounding area. -
This month hundreds of people on Kodiak Island are looking for help to pay for a basic necessity of life: food. As a result, various local organizations are stepping in to help. -
The City of Kodiak is once again seeking an interim manager to run the city after the full-time manager left the position last week. This is the third time in 18 months since April, 2024 Kodiak has lost its top administrator. -
Near-record high winds on Kodiak Island grounded flights to and from Kodiak for most of the day Wednesday as the island was under a high wind warning from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. -
One of 11 candidates running to be Alaska’s next governor visited Kodiak this month. Retired podiatrist, Republican Matt Heilala spoke with KMXT’s Davis Hovey before heading down to the southern end of the island for a hunting trip. -
The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly’s newest member, Caroline Roberts, will remain on the borough assembly until the next municipal election. That’s despite a last minute veto from former Borough Mayor Scott Arndt.
