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A Department of Environmental Conservation budget proposal could mean some rough years ahead for small shellfish farms in Alaska. Testing shellfish for harmful toxins is currently subsidized at 100 percent, but this proposal would split the fees 50-50 between farmers and the state. That’s threatening to put some small farms out of business. Wilfred Pavloff …

At last night’s regular meeting the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly approved increasing the amount of money that can be taken from the Facility Fund to pay school bond debt, as well a measure writing off old uncollectible debts. KMXT’s Maggie Wall has this report on those two public hearing items as well as other …

The U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska is warning mariners and fishermen in many coastal regions to use extra caution and to have a back-up system for calling for help in the event of an emergency. As KMXT’s Maggie Wall reports the problem stems in part from faulty power generators located in remote, inaccessible areas. …

Governor Dunleavy proposed a budget for the Fiscal Year 2021 last week. It relies heavily on state savings, and it leaves much of the balancing decision-making up to the legislature. “Pretty much the governor has placed it in our hands and said ‘Figure it out’,” said state Sen. Gary Stevens. Stevens represents a number of …

Commercial fishing has changed a lot through the years. It’s harder to be successful. Successful fishing ventures require a knowledge of regulations, the public process, and a network of others in the fishing industry who can lead the way. Enter the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit. The fast-paced and information-packed event is presented by the …

Here we are on the last day of the year. KMXT’s Talk of the Rock today will be a compilation of some of the interviews we conducted with local experts and community members on things that make Kodiak special. From non-profits to businesses. Gardening to museums. And a motivational 3,000 mile bike …

New siding for North Star Elementary and construction of the auxiliary gym at the high school are another step closer to reality after the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly approved construction-related documents at a recent regular meeting. KMXT’s Maggie Wall has more on the projects. Click arrow to listen to report, or continue on …

RavnAir Alaska cancelled its Kodiak flights on Saturday as part of a system wide precaution following a Friday cyber-attack on the company’s I-T network, according to a release posted on the airlines website. Ravn Dash 8 fights were grounded because the cyber-attack forced the airline to disconnect its Dash 8 maintenance system and its back-up, …

The precipitous drop in Gulf of Alaska cod recently closed the federal fishery for the upcoming season. Its effects are also being felt by processors who rely on the fish for their winter workload. The Trident Seafoods plant in Sand Point closed last month for the winter, leaving a gaping hole in the city’s budget, …

Alaska Congressman Don Young, like all House Republicans, voted against impeaching President Trump today for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Young has called the process a sham. But Democrats prevailed. The case goes next to the Republican-controlled Senate where Trump is likely to triumph. Alaska Public Media’s Liz Ruskin says no one should …