KMXT-FM (Kodiak, AK)

KMXT is a community radio station located in Kodiak, Alaska, broadcasting at 100.1 FM. This non-commercial station features a variety of public radio content from the National Public Radio network, the Alaska Public Radio Network, and the BBC World Service. In addition to these programs, KMXT provides a range of locally produced news, talk shows, and music, with a strong emphasis on volunteer participation, as many of its programs are hosted by local citizens who contribute their time and effort.

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Weekly Wrap: May 9, 2025

5 days ago | kmxt.org | Davis Hovey
Hey, Alaska, what do you think about President Trump's first 100 days in office?

5 days ago | kmxt.org | Avery Ellfeldt |Theo Greenly |Shelby Herbert |Alena Naiden

It's been more than 100 days since President Trump took office in January. That brief time has seen a torrent of sweeping changes to the federal government that could have major implications for Alaska. Those include mass layoffs of federal workers and funding freezes for infrastructure and clean energy projects. Tariffs have introduced some uncertainty for Alaska business owners as well as communities on the Canadian border.
Borough Assembly agrees to start land disposal process, sell four unused lots in Kodiak

1 week ago | kmxt.org | Davis Hovey

A portion of three acres of unused land, which is currently owned by the Kodiak Island Borough, will be for sale to the public in the near future. That’s after the Borough Assembly on May 1 unanimously agreed to dispose of the plot. The land sits near Island Lake Road and Scout Circle, at 593 Island Lake Road, and is currently vacant. Roughly half of the area, which includes wetlands, will be subdivided into four lots. This land was identified by the Borough Lands Committee months ago on Jan.
Talk of the Rock: Spring gardening in Kodiak

1 week ago | kmxt.org | Davis Hovey
Kodiak residents send off a wreath of flowers as part of statewide MMIP awareness events

1 week ago | kmxt.org | Davis Hovey

Alaskans statewide turned out in their communities to recognize the epidemic of violence against Indigenous people on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, May 5. In Kodiak, a variety of wellness and cultural events were offered over the last week leading up to the national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.
Quarter of Kodiak's summer cruise ship passengers scheduled to visit this week

1 week ago | kmxt.org | Davis Hovey

This week 6,255 cruise ship passengers will visit Kodiak, spread across five ships. The largest ship of this summer season, the Nieuw Amsterdam, is included in that group as well. Starting Monday morning, May 5, Holland America’s Noordam brought in 1,924 passengers to Kodiak. The vessel’s last port of call was in Japan. After leaving Kodiak later that evening, the Noordam will head to Glacier Bay near Juneau. Last year the large cruise ship carried 2,366 passengers to the island.
Kodiak holds fourth protest of federal government in as many months

1 week ago | kmxt.org | Brian Venua

Kathy Larson organized this one with the Kodiak Action Network. She said she’ll keep pushing for more. “Keep going! Because we need to change his mind, we need to get him out, or we need a point where he needs to listen to the people, not what he wants,” she said.
A trip to the Kodiak DMV office with one employee ahead of next week's REAL ID deadline

2 weeks ago | kmxt.org | Davis Hovey

One week from today on May 7 is the deadline for all Alaskans to have a REAL ID in order to fly on commercial flights, including some small air carriers. The main place to get a new ID card that meets those requirements is through a state Department of Motor Vehicles’ office. Wednesday morning, April 30, just after 8:30 a.m., the lone employee at the Department of Motor Vehicles office in Kodiak, Kate Blondin, opens the doors and a few customers waiting in the parking lot trickle in.
Kodiak’s school district plans to drain its savings

2 weeks ago | kmxt.org | Brian Venua

Kodiak Island Borough School District is facing a massive budget shortfall this year – about $8 million. “We just have not been able to keep up with inflation,” said the district's superintendent, Cyndy Mika. “Public schools across Alaska, every public school system is desperately in need of funding boost.”Mika and the district’s Board of Education have already made drastic decisions like closing North Star Elementary school and cutting vacant positions.
First cruise ship of 2025 arrives in Kodiak as another cancels its stops to the island

2 weeks ago | kmxt.org | Davis Hovey

The first cruise ship of the summer season arrived in Kodiak today, April 29. Initially there were 30 cruise ships scheduled to visit the island this year, but one Norwegian company canceled two of its vessels’ sailings. Hurtigruten Expeditions, which separated from its parent group Hurtigruten Group AS a couple months ago, owns a handful of hybrid powered cruise ships, including the Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen.