According to the state of Alaska's division of public assistance, "due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has directed all states to suspend the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025.As a result, the Division of Public Assistance (DPA) is unable to issue November SNAP benefits until further notice from the Food and Nutrition Service."As a result, roughly 66,000 Alaskans who receive SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, will go without in November unless the federal government shutdown ends before then.On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we chat with the local food bank and a local food producer about what assistance is available to those who could go hungry in the coming days and how we as a community can help.To get in touch with the Kodiak food bank, which is run by the Salvation Army, stop by their location on Mission Road between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays during food distribution times, or call the food bank directly at 907 486 0086.

On this week's Talk of the Rock, with host Davis Hovey, we hear about Kodiak KINDNESS' expansion into the Northwest Arctic Borough with two new peer counselors. Nauyaq Baltzar of Kotzebue, Frances Williams of Ambler, Heather Preece of Kodiak and others with KINDNESS join us for this conversation.

On this week's episode with Host Brian Venua, Fire Chiefs Scott Ellis, Rich Gonzalez, and Aaron Griffin share fire safety tips for National Fire Safety and Prevention Week.

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.

On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we talk about local high school sports with Kodiak Daily Mirror sports reporter and jack-of-all-trades, Derek Clarkston.

This week with host Davis Hovey, Laurie Murdock with the Senior Citizens of Kodiak joins us to breakdown the services and programs the Kodiak Senior Center offers and how they support locals who are 60-years-old or older.

In this week's episode with Host Brian Venua, Alaska Speaker of the House Bryce Edgemon visited Kodiak with Rep. Louise Stutes, talking about education funding, the Permanent Fund Dividend, and the special session in August.

On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, we discuss the upcoming Alaska Confluence Summit coming to Kodiak later this month. Lee Hart with the Alaska Outdoor Alliance and Brock Simmons with Discover Kodiak preview the upcoming event and discuss the local and statewide regenerative economy.

This week with host Davis Hovey, we discuss the Kodiak Island Borough and Kodiak Area Native Association's effort to collect information from residents around the island as they go about updating the RSWMP. Residents can fill out the survey between now and Aug. 30, 2025; more information and the link to the survey can be found here.

This week with host Davis Hovey, we hear from members of KMXT's Community Advisory Board and about a new, local show that is set to air called Talks Around the Farm Table hosted by Ian Zacher with the Kodiak Soil and Water Conservation District.