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Jared Griffin presents the Midday Report featuring an update from Kodiak’s Emergency Services Operation, and state and local stories on: New one-day record for positive COVID-19 cases in Alaska, including a tenth case in Kodiak, and Dillingham’s first case Kodiak schools plans to reopen this fall An extension for the Paycheck Protection Program for fishermen …

The Justice Department is expected to propose a new, lower classification for marijuana that would lessen restrictions on the drug. But there's another review process to come.

Kodiak has a 10th confirmed COVID-19 according to the local Emergency Operation’s Center. The person is a non-resident and the case is believed to be travel related, said the EOC statement. COVID-19 Banner

Data from the state health department showing cases by date reported. “Alaska resident cases” means Alaska residents diagnosed with COVID-19, both in and out of the state. “Non-resident cases” mean the number of people from outside of the state who were diagnosed with COVID-19 while in Alaska. “Total” case numbers are cumulative (i.e., include people …

That’s the headline that the AHFC released this week after the application period for rent and mortgage relief ended on June 26. Over 8,000 applications, representing over 20,000 Alaskans, were submitted to the housing relief program, a $10 million pot of money made available through the federal CARES Act in response to COVID-19 hardship. Based …

As part of a final warning, this yellow card could be issued to a guest who repeatedly refuses to wear a mask or face covering on our aircraft. (photo from Alaska Airlines) Alaska Airlines is getting serious about wearing masks on their flights. This week, the airline announced that flight attendants will be able to …

Maggie Wall presents the Midday Report featuring an national headlines from NPR, and state and local stories on: Providence Kodiak CEO resigning Payroll Protection extended to fishermen Kodiak’s community cleanup, including hazardous waste masks required in Anchorage plus, Alaska Fish Radio, updates from Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game,and the weather forecast and community events.

Kodiak’s hospital will be looking for a new chief administrator. Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center has announced that Dr. Gina Bishop will be resigning from her position at the hospital. Bishop has served the hospital in many capacities over her eight-year tenure: as manager of Emergency Services, as chief nurse executive and as hospital administrator, …

Fishermen take note because there’s not much time to take advantage of a government program that could mean lots of money. The Paycheck Protection Program has been extended to fishermen and captains who file 1099s. They were originally excluded from the PPP, but now, thanks to the Kodiak Economic Development Corporation and the Alaska legislative …

by Tripp Crouse, KNBA – Anchorage Alexander Baranov was the first general manager of the Russian-American Company, and the statue of him was erected to honor the role of commerce in Sitka’s past. (Photo by Katherine Rose/KCAW) In St. Paul, Minnesota, leaders from the American Indian Movement of the Twin-Cities orchestrated and helped in the toppling …