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The Alaska Aerospace Corporation says it has begun to open up areas near the Kodiak Pacific Spaceport, closed off after a rocket crashed there on Friday. The corporation, which was established by the state of Alaska, manages the launch complex and is a partner with Astra, a California start-up company testing a 38-foot rocket, that’s …

Today, on KMXT’s Midday News, stay tuned for: Representative Young introduces legislation to halt the curtailment of the census. More details on Kodiak’s recent rocket launch. Governor Dunleavy’s nominations to the fish board is met with objection. All that and more on this Wednesday’s midday news.

Today, on KMXT’s Midday News, stay tuned for: A weekly update from Emergency Services Director. Juneau’s response to bar-goers after suggestion to get tested after recent outbreak. More lawsuits filed against expansion of Alaska pipeline. All that and more on today’s noon news report.

This Tuesday, on KMXT’s Midday News report with host Terry Haines, we hear about: Donlin Gold and Pebble Mine– the perfect partnership. The story on Ballot Measure 2 and how it could radically change how Alaskan’s pick their elected leaders. Malaspina Glacier is melting– what could it leave in it’s wake? More on Florence Okpealuk …

Today, on KMXT’s Midday News, stay tuned for: Witness accounts to the recent rocket cash on the island. A launching of a traditional Aleutian sea kayak in Unalaska. A new case of Covid-19 in Kodiak brings the total to 72. All that and more on this Tuesday’s noon news report.

In 2018, the Alutiiq Museum began a two-year project dedicated to documenting and awakening beading arts in Alutiiq culture. In the final weeks of the project, the museum is producing instructional videos to share a piece of Alutiiq culture with the world. Beaded earrings by Natalia Schneider The Pinguat, the Alutiiq word for beads, project …

Terry Haines presents the Midday Report featuring: More community-spread cases of Covid-19 in Kodiak. Details on this year’s Turkey Trot, still on for Kodiak. A reminder to mariners and harbor users from the USCG. The fisheries management plan for the Cook Inlet drift net fishery. All that and more on today’s midday report.

While COVID-19 has forced many of us to modify our plans for the Thanksgiving holiday, it still hasn’t caught up to the Kodiak Turkey Trot. The annual Thanksgiving day 5K event hosted by the Kodiak High School Cross Country team will still be taking place this year, with a few changes for Covid-19. The registration …

KINY/JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s largest barge operator has announced an increase in prices starting next month. Analysts say the hike could lead to higher prices for groceries and other consumer goods in the state next year. CoastAlaska reports that Alaska Marine Lines posted a notice saying prices would rise 5% on all of its …

The Kodiak Area Emergency Services Organization has issued a mask mandate for Kodiak. According to the announcement, all individuals must wear masks or face coverings over their noses and mouths when they are indoors in public spaces, or outdoors when six feet of physical distancing from non-household members cannot be maintained. The mandate states that …