Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak
NOAA announces a new marine heatwave is shaping up to look like ‘the Blob’
The Northeast Pacific Marine Heatwave of 2019 has raised ocean surface temperatures by 2–3 degrees across a giant swath of water off the West Coast.
DOT’s Chiniak Highway Erosion Control Project fights a never-ending battle against coastal erosion
Erosion is an ever-present issue for coastal highways. It’s of particular concern for Kodiak, where a large portion of the major road system sits right alongside the ocean.
AK: New Kodiak park dedicated to Alutiiq ancestors uprooted from their homeland
The Kodiak Alutiiq/Sugpiaq Repatriation Commission has been working for years to recover artifacts and human remains of the community’s ancestors. As part of that effort, a new park in downtown Kodiak is dedicated to ancestors uprooted from their homeland.
Kodiak goat dairy faces an uncertain future amid proposed budget cuts
Governor Dunleavy’s proposed budget would eliminate the state’s only dairy inspector, making it nearly impossible for up-and-coming dairies like Kodiak Baptist Mission’s Heritage Farms to sell milk commercially.
An end to school bond debt reimbursement could hike local property taxes
The recent House Finance Committee vote to end school bond debt reimbursement could have major implications for property owners in some municipalities.
Kodiak City Council approves new marijuana retail store application
A Kodiak dispensary is one step closer to opening its doors after getting City Council approval on Thursday.
Is testing Juneau’s student athletes for drugs and alcohol effective?
Random drug testing has been mandatory for Juneau School District’s high school athletes since 2009. But among administrators, students, parents, and coaches, there doesn’t seem to be a consensus about its purpose or its effectiveness.
How does Mike Dunleavy like his cookies? ‘More chocolate chip than dough.’
Gov. Mike Dunleavy hosted an open house at the governor’s mansion Tuesday. The event was an opportunity for Juneauites to meet the governor and first lady in their home, as well as sample a few cookies.
Addiction treatment community reacts to new clinic in Juneau
The new clinic is different in a few ways. It’s a for-profit company and it doesn’t currently offer in-house counseling — and that has some in providers in the community worried.
Juneau man found dead in Gastineau Channel
Police say they did not see signs of foul play in the 53-year-old’s death.
49 Voices: Steve Henrikson of Juneau
This week we're hearing from Steve Henrikson in Juneau. Henrikson is originally from Washington state and has been the curator of collections for the Alaska State Museum since 1988. He will be part of the museum's Indigenous People's Day celebration on Monday. Listen now
49 Voices: Riley Woodford of Juneau
This week we're hearing from Riley Woodford in Juneau. Woodford is a biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Listen now