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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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we hear about the Coast Guard rescuing two fishermen in Pasagshak Bay, the details of the Bycatch Reduction and Research Act in Congress, our colleagues at Alaska Public Media report on Gov. Dunleavy's plans for a seasonal sales tax, the Alaska Legislature started its latest session this week, and the Kodiak Island Borough School District is holding off on a FY'2027 budget decision until next month. -
The Kodiak Island Borough School District’s Board of Education is holding off on approving the upcoming school year’s budget for FY’2027 until next month, as the board gathers more information and public input. During a public townhall on Jan. 15 community members said that the school district’s stability is a concern. -
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Coast Guard rescued two fishermen from a commercial fishing boat that ran aground on a small island, in Pasagshak Bay south of Kodiak. No injuries were reported. -
On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, the outgoing executive director of the Alaska Groundfish Data Bank, Julie Bonney, gives an overview of the 40-year-old Kodiak organization and why it's winding down its operations for good. -
State finances will be top of mind for Alaska lawmakers as the next legislative session starts on Tuesday, Jan. 20. That’s according to Kodiak’s two state representatives, who spoke about that and their other priorities for this session. -
On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we hear about how last year went for the kelp industry in Alaska, the Alaska Groundfish Data Bank in Kodiak is winding down operations, our colleagues at KUCB cover changes in the workforce employed by seafood processors, and the Kodiak Island Borough School District's board of education has narrowed its search for its next superintendent to three finalists.
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2025 was another year of growth for Alaska’s mariculture industry, with more oysters and kelp harvested around the state. Those are some of the takeaways from a recent McKinley Research Group report. -
The fishing industry group Alaska Groundfish Data Bank closed its office doors on Dec. 31, after nearly 40 years of representing trawl catcher vessels and processors in the Gulf of Alaska. The Kodiak-based organization has mainly revolved around one person for most of its lifespan. -
On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, Toby Sullivan joins us to recap how 2025 went for the Kodiak Maritime Museum and the latest in the non-profit's search for a physical building to host exhibits.
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The Kodiak Island Borough School District’s board of education has narrowed its search for its next superintendent to three finalists. Here's more on who’s on the short list to lead the school district later this year:
