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00:24:37

Newscast — Tuesday, March 10, 2020

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2020/03/10

In this newscast: The committee tasked with exploring reconfiguration of Kodiak elementary schools opted against the stratification plan, which would have grouped specific grade levels at each of the elementary schools. The summer ferry schedule released last week shows fewer "chain runs" to Dutch Harbor, slightly more trips to Ouzinkie and Port Lions, no trips to Old Harbor and a new, dynamic pricing model. U.S. Department of State and federal health experts are advising against cruise ship

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00:25:52

Newscast — Monday, March 9, 2020

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2020/03/09

In this newscast: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly gets a brief education on the coronavirus, COVID-19 and measures to protect local residents. State public health officials moved Friday to calm Alaskans' anxiety about coronavirus testing, saying the state has the resources it needs. Organizers are cancelling the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse due to coronavirus fears. After 10 years of certification, Gulf of Alaska cod will have its blue-sticker sustainability label suspended starting next

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00:25:41

Newscast — Friday, March 6, 2020

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2020/03/07

In this newscast: The city of Kodiak puts together an incident management team to prepare the community for a potential spread of the coronavirus The Borough Assembly authorizes two design contracts, hears a report from Bayside Fire Department and awards one borough staffer Employee of the Year and Employee of the Quarter awards. Saturday is tax free day in Kodiak -- participating businesses will not be collecting the city's 7 percent sales tax on March 7. Former Republican legislator and

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00:23:14

Newscast — Thursday, March 5, 2020

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2020/03/05

In this newscast: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly will hold a public hearing on disposing two land parcels and consider contracts for building renovation and culvert replacements. Despite scheduling and ferry uncertainty, the Chamber of Commerce secured Golden Wheel Amusement rides again for this year's Crab Fest. State officials are leading preparations for the anticipated arrival of the coronavirus. Meanwhile in Anchorage, coronavirus fears are spurring what critics call "panic buying" at

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00:25:54

Newscast — Wednesday, March 4, 2020

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2020/03/04

In this newscast: Kodiak College Interim Director Betty Walters says the school will continue to serve the community despite budget woes in the University of Alaska system. The Alaska House passed the state budget on Tuesday along caucus lines. After touring ferry headquarters in Ketchikan, Kodiak Rep. Louise Stutes says the Alaska Marine Highway System is in poor shape. A Kaktovik man was sentenced to three months in prison for wasting a polar bear he shot outside his house. Kaktovik is

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00:26:05

Newscast — Tuesday, March 3, 2020

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2020/03/03

In this newscast: Astra's DARPA challenge launch scrapped, ending the company's efforts to complete the challenge and secure the multimillion dollar prize. Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger has recused himself from the ongoing case to determine the legality of the campaign to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The first day of the 2020 Norton Sound commercial crab fishery was a dud, with only one commercial crabber officially registered to fish and no way to sell potential crab. A cruise

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00:25:46

Newscast — Monday, March 2, 2020

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2020/03/02

In this newscast: The Alutiiq Museum is preparing to help people digitize their photos of Alutiiq life and people. If you have old family photos, or even more recent ones, the museum would like to see them. They will digitize photos to preserve them and make them easier to share. And, with your permission, they will include some in the Museum's photo archive. The Sitka Sac Roe Herring Fishery is not expected to open this year because of weak markets and smaller-than-average fish. Anchorage

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00:25:53

Newscast — Friday, Feb. 28, 2020

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2020/02/28

In this newscast: Kodiak City Council advanced to public hearing a controversial ordinance which would allow sales of edible marijuana products. Kodiak City Mayor and City Council remember Dr. Bob Johnson and Coach Joe Floyd, who died within the last month. Endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales are continuing to drop in number and scientists aren't certain why. Private sector barges have benefitted from the near shutdown of the Alaska Marine Highway System, but it's costing state and private

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00:26:14

Newscast — Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020

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2020/02/27

In this newscast: An update on 2016 Pink Salmon Disaster funds, At tonight's meeting, Kodiak City Council will consider allowing sales of marijuana edibles, and next steps to collect sales taxes for online purchases. Remote Southeast town of Pelican gets a bit of good news — they'll get at least one ferry visit in the spring, after being left off the draft summer schedule. Without ferry delivery, one Southeast school district appealed to the Coast Guard for assistance with a delivery of

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00:26:23

Newscast — Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020

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2020/02/26

In this newscast: The second "Blob" marine heat wave may have disappeared, but Alaska scientists warn, things aren't back to normal yet. Several cruise ships canceled stops in Kodiak this summer amid the spread of the coronavirus. Alaska State Legislature honors Kodiak's Dr. Bob Johnson with a memorial citation. Towns in Southeast Alaska are struggling without ferries. One issue in particular is the question of how to handle sanitation. A three-line bill would prohibit the state from

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00:27:14

Newscast — Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020

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2020/02/25

In this newscast: Remembering Joe Floyd, a beloved coach and mentor in Kodiak who started many of the high school’s athletic programs. Floyd died this past weekend. After years of receiving corporate donations from oil and gas giant BP, Alaska non-profits will have to adjust to a new kind of giving program under Hilcorp. Arctic Ocean temperatures are rising at rates faster than previously thought by the scientific community. Sen. Lisa Murkowski talks with KRBD’s Eric Stone about breaking with

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00:23:21

Newscast — Monday, Feb. 24, 2020

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2020/02/24

In this newscast: A fire decimated an outbuilding next to a residence on Sargent Drive on Sunday morning, just below Near Island Bridge. Kodiak Fire Department had the blaze out in an hour, despite difficulties due to the cold weather. Tribal officials are frustrated with the lack of movement from the state about getting rural Alaskans REAL IDs. Signature gathering for the campaign to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy has officially started. The campaign needs 71,000 signatures to hold a recall

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00:24:54

Newscast — Friday, Feb. 21, 2020

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2020/02/21

In this newscast: The second "Blob," a massive marine heat wave across the north Pacific, appear to be subsiding for now, Ketchikan city council is skeptical that a cruise-industry backed monitoring program can replace the scrapped Ocean Rangers program, The M/V Matanuska won't be returning to service in early March. Repairs have yet to begin on the broken down ferry. All that, plus Fish Radio, the Island Messenger community bulletin, and Island Byways. Fish Radio is provided by Laine Welch at

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00:25:59

Newscast — Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

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2020/02/20

In this newscast: Astra CEO Chris Kemp is keeping expectations low for the upcoming DARPA Launch Challenge launch at Narrow Cape, NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard talks about some Alaska-related NASA projects, Gov. Mike Dunleavy calls for the Legislature to pay back the amount cut from the last few years’ permanent fund dividends, Haines and Skagway schools pay for charter boats to bring students and stranded travelers home from Juneau, raising questions about who should pay for

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00:25:36

Newscast — Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020

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2020/02/19

In this newscast: Kodiak History Museum discusses the ongoing mission to preserve Kodiak's stories, Pebble Partnership leaned on Gov. Mike Dunleavy for help last summer, pleading the proposed mine was at risk, An update on the campaign to recall, after Stand Tall with Mike told its lawyers to withdraw its appeal of the recall yesterday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski calls on the state to make getting REAL IDs more accessible for Alaskans, A middle school band class in Sitka explores a technique

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00:15:29

Newscast — Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020

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2020/02/18

In this newscast: How does Kodiak's school district make the decision to close for a snow day? The organization opposing the recall campaign against Gov. Mike Dunleavy has withdrawn its appeal of the recall King Cove's Peter Pan processing plant — a major economic driver of the town — is up for sale State lawmakers are looking to extend state recognition of federally recognized Alaska Native tribes

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00:23:25

Newscast — Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

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2020/02/14

In this newscast: Kodiak City Council approves a lease at Trident Basin and adopts a method for sharing the raw fish tax among area governments, The Rasmuson Foundation awards the Alutiiq Museum with an unsolicited grant of $25,000, Kodiak Rep. Louise Stutes' champions an amendment to budget an additional $11.3 million to restore year-round ferry service to stranded coastal communities, The shutdown of most of the Alaska Marine Highway System has jeopardized medical care for seniors and

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00:26:05

Newscast — Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020

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2020/02/13

In this newscast: A preview of what's to come at tonight's Kodiak City Council meeting, Alaskan scientists work with their Canadian counterparts, studying the impacts of deadly warm stream temperatures on salmon, A bill to launch a lottery in Alaska was introduced in the Legislature on Wednesday, Alaska Chief Justice Joel Bolger assured the Legislature that the judiciary system remains independent, during his state of the judiciary address, Alaska Democrats will use ranked choice voting

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00:25:42

Newscast — Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020

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2020/02/12

In this newscast: Kodiak joins coastal cities across the state in rallies to restore Alaska Marine Highway System service, Kodiak City Council considers locations for a new fire hall, Alaska's legislature is not considering any major proposals that would close the budget gap, The village of Kaktovik plans to rebuild its school after a fire last week — its priority now is to restore normal classes for the children All that, plus Fish Radio and the Island Messenger community bulletin. Fish

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00:23:36

Newscast — Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020

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2020/02/11

In this newscast: A rally to support the Alaska Marine Highway System is getting underway at Noon at the ferry dock, Public Works Director tells residents to keep dripping water in their homes as ground is still frozen enough to freeze them, From KMXT’s News Archives — Dr. Bob Johnson, who passed away last month, shares a some Kodiak history All that, plus Fish Radio and the Island Messenger community bulletin. Fish Radio is provided by Laine Welch at alaskafishradio.com.

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