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On this week's episode with host Davis Hovey, an interview with House District 5 candidate Sheldon Prout, a new model could predict ocean acidity for crab fishery management, the former North Star building is home to the Sun’aq Tribe’s Alutiingcut Child Care Centerand the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly votes down a proposed cannabis sales tax.
Davis 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.
The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly is considering a new sales tax on cannabis to raise funds for a community well-being fund. But a local cannabis business owner is pushing back, asking the assembly to consider taxing alcohol or tobacco instead.
This year’s election features two Kodiak residents that are running for House District 5 in the Alaska Legislature, which covers Kodiak Island, Cordova and Seward. Listen to KMXT's conversation with one of those candidates: Republican Sheldon Prout of Kodiak.