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Did you hear that sigh of relief? Alaska fishermen are indeed able to apply for the recently extended Payroll Protection Plan, the PPP. The new deadline is August 8. But some are getting caught up in paper processing trap because they applied under the original PPP before the rules were adjusted to allow fishermen to …

Our guests on today’s Lowdown were Elsa DeHart, DNP; Dr. Curtis Mortenson; and Dr. Shana Theobald. They discussed ways for Kodiak to control the spread of COVID-19, the importance of maintaining preventative care regimes during the pandemic, and what concerns them as medical professionals,. All this and more on this edition of The Lowdown.

Mike’s guests Thia Falcone, professor of Sociology at Kodiak College; Robyn Callahan, and Kristopher Hill_McLaughlin present a sociological perspective on the pandemic. They look at how it is affecting social life (here and elsewhere) and theorize on the long-term consequences.

Today’s guests have been a part of Kodiak’s tourism industry for decades. Hear what they have to say about how the pandemic has impacted their businesses this year and what they see for the rest of this season and next year. On today’s show were Chris and Jai Nan Fiala – Kodiak Island Charters; Jo …

Margie Draskovich is a professor of nursing at UAA Kodiak Campus and finishing up her doctorate in Indigenous Studies and Dr. Allison Kelliher, born and raised in rural Alaska, practicing whole-person focused primary care in Anchorage. Today’s discussion was about ways to build your immune system through the food you eat, the way you connect …

What’s it like to teach the arts over the internet? Today’s guests are Susan Gill – KHS art teacher, Laura Beck – choir teacher for KHS and KMS, and Jared Griffin – KHS and KMS drama coach. They talk about how important the arts are to students and how they taught the last 2 and …

Business-as-usual came to a screeching halt for Kodiak educators, students, and families in mid-March. As we near the midpoint for summer break, everyone is wondering what the upcoming school year will bring in terms of classrooms, sports, and activities. Our guests on this edition of The Lowdown hope to answer some of those questions. Join …

Jared talks with Dr. Shana Theobald, Dr. Curtis Mortenson, Dr. Evan Jones, and Else DeHart, NP, DHN about the latest on Kodiak’s cases and their thoughts on the latest research about masks, the science of COVID, and more.

A new seafood trade relief program announced on Wednesday provides $530 million for fishermen and processors in the state. Scientists and fishermen are finding some positive changes as some fish seem to be relocating as they adapt to changing weather conditions. Bering Sea crabbers will soon learn what their catches will or will not …

Twin Creeks region of Chiniak. Photo taken and graphic provided by Betty Odell. Five years ago a hot, rapidly spreading fire burned much of the Chiniak area. On this week’s Talk of the Rock, which is rebroadcast from last summer, several of the residents share their memories of that frightening event. Our guests: John …