KMXT Midday Report

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The Alaska Department of Transportation is giving away sections of a World War II era bridge near Delta Junction. Tribal leaders from across the country spoke out at a U.S. Senate hearing against possible changes within the Small Business Administration program that supports Native entities.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Sen. Lisa Murkowski returned from a three-day trip to Greenland yesterday. Kipnuk residents are starting to vote on whether they want to rebuild their community, or relocate to higher ground. And how Alaskans can increase their chances of finding a date and falling in love.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Porcupine theater in Homer is marking its first anniversary. The state’s proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal has received hundreds of comments from Southeast residents who say they want to see the Ferry system work for travelers, not private mines. And a celebrated Fairbanks cross country skier is days away from competing in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: A round of vetoes by Gov. Mike Dunleavy last summer have Alaska’s construction industry on edge. The Yukon-Kuskokwim village of Kipnuk is at a crossroads. And The federal government has begun a scoping process that could lead to wide-ranging changes to federal subsistence management in Alaska.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Leaders of the North Slope village of Nuiqsut sued the U.S. Department of Interior last week for canceling a key subsistence protection for the Willow project. The Alaska House of Representatives passed a bill that would tighten residency requirements for Alaskans buying hunting or fishing licenses. Some storefront owners in Juneau are speaking out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by participating in the nationwide general strike on Friday.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:ConocoPhillips says its plans to drill four new wells this winter on the North Slope will go forward despite Friday’s accident involving a massive drilling rig. Scientists have confirmed that destructive landslides are happening more frequently across Alaska. And a Christmas tree forest in Nome.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a series of bills on Friday and Monday that he says would stabilize the state’s finances. The state will partner with the Municipality of Anchorage to better address public safety concerns in the state’s largest city. And Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the bond between America and other NATO nations is weaker now, after President Trump’s aggressive talk about acquiring Greenland and threats to impose tariffs.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska lawmakers have failed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bill to modernize Alaska’s corporate income tax system. Alaska Congressman Nick Begich has a new challenger. And the federal government is reviewing the business program that benefits Alaska Native corporations and tribes.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’ll soon propose a statewide sales tax as part of his larger plan to stabilize the state’s finances. Alaska school districts are suing the state over what they say is inadequate funding for public education. And Aniak’s junior and senior high school has been suddenly closed due to structural concerns in the school’s gymnasium.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:An Alaska foster youth advocacy organization is suing the state Office of Children's Services for allegedly failing to provide food and necessities for older youth in their care. The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active duty soldiers from Alaska to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota. And a new pint-sized resident at the Sitka Sound Science Center aquarium will soon be gaining both a larger tank and a name.