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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Again these results are unofficial and could potentially change by the time they are certified, especially in the borough assembly race. The Kodiak Island Borough is expected to certify the election results on Oct. 16 at the next borough assembly meeting. -
On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we discuss the facts and stigmas surrounding domestic violence for domestic violence awareness month. Elamy Tiller from the Kodiak Women's Resource & Crisis Center shares some helpful information and upcoming trainings for everyone to be aware of during the month of October. -
The property on 214 Maple Avenue, which is going up for auction, was built in 1951 as part of what’s known as the Aleutian Homes subdivision. The assessed value of the roughly 8,225 square foot lot is $264,500. -
Bill Dunker, a wildlife biologist with ADF&G in Kodiak, said in an email that the latest population for elk around Afognak Island, from 2022, is estimated to be around 1,100 animals. -
On this week's episode, we hear about a NOAA report on entangled whales in 2024, an update on the St. Herman Harbor replacement project timeline and funds, Kodiak's main park has a new Alutiiq name, Election day in Kodiak is Oct. 7 for municipal elections, and Alaska Public Media tells us about the federal government shutdown that happened after end of day Sept. 30. -
Ballooning costs and funding setbacks have pushed back the timeline for the replacement project for Kodiak’s largest harbor. Port officials now expect reconstruction of St. Herman Harbor won’t start until 2027 at the earliest. -
Candidates share opening statements, answers to questions by KMXT's news team with help from KVOK and the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, as well as closing statements. Both the audio and transcript are available. The link to the YouTube video from the Kodiak Island Borough is here. -
Candidates share opening statements, answers to questions by KMXT's news team with help from KVOK and the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, as well as closing statements. Both the audio and transcript are available. The link to the YouTube video from the Kodiak Island Borough is here (the forum begins around the 31 minute mark). -
Today, Sept. 30, is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail from both the borough and the city. Early voting for both the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough closes on Oct. 6. -
Kodiak’s main public park has been renamed to Wamwik Park following the City Council's decision to accept, in-part, the final name change recommendation from the parks and recreation advisory board.
