On today's Midday Report with host Davis Hovey, the Alaska DOT is seeking comments on a proposed lease for parking lot management at the Kodiak airport, three fishermen in Southeast allegedly sunk their boats intentionally last year, public comments overwhelmingly oppose a proposed Cascade Point ferry terminal, the Alaska Supreme Court hears a case on inmates receiving psychiatric drugs involuntarily, and the 2026 Iditarod sled dog race begins this weekend.

On today's Midday Report with host Davis Hovey, state legislators are considering increasing the base student allocation again this year, an update on the Arctic Edge 2026 military exercises currently spread across Alaska, oil prices and potentially the state's coffers are surging as the war in Iran continues, Alaska's senators in the U.S. Senate weigh in on the Iranian war, and a new television series on HBO highlights missing Alaska Native women cases in the state.

On today's Midday Report with host Davis Hovey, we hear about a deckhand of the Aleutian Lady falling overboard, a recap of the gubernatorial debate hosted by the Alaska Outdoor Council over the weekend, state lawmakers question Division of Elections' decision to share voter rolls with the federal government, a resolution in the Alaska Legislature hopes to waive $100,000 visa fee for Alaska teachers, and some insight into what to do with black seaweed in Southeast.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:State lawmakers had some sharp questions for Alaska’s Division of Elections about its decision to share the state’s voter list with the Department of Justice. Residents are wondering why the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pulled back its decision to design a lake tap that would put a stop to annual glacial outburst flooding in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley. And in the weeks since federal immigration officials detained and deported a mom and her kids from Soldotna, community members have come together at least three times to show their support for the family.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Pedestrian deaths have been on the rise around the nation, and Anchorage is no exception. The Arctic Winter Games begin Sunday in Whitehorse. And federal Immigration Customs Enforcement agents descended on a Soldotna home and arrested, detained and deported a mom and her children to Mexico.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Juneau’s city-owned airport was briefly at risk of an emergency closure as its fleet of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting trucks faced maintenance issues. The love of winter in Alaska's Golden Heart City of Fairbanks is likely waning for many residents. And Skagway is mulling how to deal with contamination from ore.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: President Trump’s pick for surgeon general, wellness influencer Casey Means, told U.S. senators yesterday that anti-vaccine rhetoric was never part of her message. The Alaska Permanent Fund beat its performance benchmarks last year and is approaching $90 billion. And school districts and community members are keeping local basketball teams going, even far from home.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Anchorage School Board has approved deep reductions to the district’s budget. The Iron Dog snowmachine race wrapped up in Fairbanks over the weekend with a veteran team making race history. And Alaska senators moved forward a new version of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s tax bill last week.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A measure to repeal Alaska’s nonpartisan primaries and ranked choice general elections will be on the ballot this year, but exactly how it is worded remains a hot dispute. The Alaska House approved a fast-tracked spending bill totaling nearly half a billion dollars yesterday. And The Yukon Quest is over.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Alaska saw its 8th hottest year on record last year, with temperatures coming in a degree and a half warmer than the last three decades on average. Some Alaska cyclists bike to work everyday. How? And the Alaska Federation of Natives have urged state lawmakers to fix Alaska’s dual fish and wildlife management system.