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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Hundreds of military members are descending on Kodiak Archipelago communities this week to provide no-cost healthcare services to local residents. -
At least 16 candidates are vying to be the next Governor of Alaska in this year’s primary election. One of those is Republican candidate and former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson. Listen to KMXT's interview with Bronson during his visit to Kodiak on May 1 ahead of a bear hunting trip with his son: -
Five months after hiring an interim city manager, the City of Kodiak is still looking for someone to take on the gig permanently. But last week the City Council put a temporary hold on the hiring process. -
On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we discuss the spring recruitment campaign and the staffing challenges some of Kodiak's fire departments are going through at this point in 2026. Rich Gonzalez, the Fire Chief with Kodiak Fire Department, and Scott Ellis, the Fire Chief at Bayside Volunteer Fire Department, are our guests for this Talk of the Rock. -
At least four candidates are running against incumbent Nick Begich III so far for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill Hill is a nonpartisan candidate on the ballot in this fall’s election. Hill recently spoke with KMXT’s Davis Hovey during his visit to Kodiak during ComFish last month on April 16. -
At least 16 candidates are vying to be the next Governor of Alaska in this year’s primary election. One of those candidates is Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator from Sitka. Listen to KMXT's full interview with Kreiss-Tomkins during his visit to Kodiak for ComFish on April 16: -
At least 16 candidates are vying to be the next governor of Alaska in this year’s primary election. One of those, Republican candidate Adam Crum, came through Kodiak earlier this month. Listen to KMXT's conversation from April 14 with the former state revenue and department of health commissioner: -
A bill awaiting Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature could make it easier for the commercial fishing industry to be represented on the board by relaxing conflict-of-interest rules. -
On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we discuss a suicide intervention training program hosted by the Kodiak Island Borough School District in collaboration with several local organizations. The next safeTALK training is coming up on May 27; to register contact Tania Silva-Johnson via email.
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On today's Midday Report with host Davis Hovey:Results from Kodiak Electric Association's recent board elections are in, the remains of Kelly Hunt have been found in Anchorage according to KNBA, the state Senate is getting ready to vote on a pension bill for state employees according to Alaska Public Media, four of Gov. Dunleavy's recent appointees to state boards and commissions resigned this week, and KCAW reports on the mystery of the golden orb found in the Gulf of Alaska in 2023.
