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In today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has announced his policy priorities for the Alaska State Legislature when they reconvene for a special session. Senator Murkowski continues to buck the party with regard to controversial nominations. And Unalaska was mistakenly evacuated after the recent earthquake in Russia.
In today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Lawmakers are planning to gather in Juneau in just over a week for a special legislative session called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. After a fatal shooting at a downtown bar, Anchorage police say they're adding more officers to the area. And for over 50 years, one Nome business has operated the old fashioned way.Photo: The proprietors of Builders Industrial Supply of Nome.
Send us a textSen. Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) is chair of the rules committee in the Alaska State Senate. He discusses the upcoming legislative special session called by Governor Mike Dunleavy to begin at 10 am, on Saturday, August 2. Sen Wielechowski explains the way special sessions generally work, why this one is different, and discusses frankly the political gamesmanship given that overrides of the Governor's vetoes must be taken up within the first 5 days of the legislature reconvening. We discuss the budget line item veto of education funding but also Senate Bill 183 which helps the legislature's auditor better assess the oil and gas tax revenue for our state. This bill was widely seen as a transparency bill and Governor Dunleavy's veto of SB 183 raises red flags. Here is a link to the Alaska Beacon's article by reporter James Brooks about the veto of SB 183.
We discuss the key things Governor Mike Dunleavy could have done over his last seven years to improve public education.
In hour 1 of Willard and Dibs, Dibs is still live from NBA Summer League in Vegas, they get into what's going on out there in Sin City. They touch base with NBA insider, Marc Stein. He informs the guys on what he's hearing about the Kuminga and Lebron situations. Plus, he believes the Warriors will acquire De'Anthony Melton, Al Horford and possibly...Bradley Beal? In Hour 2 of Willard and Dibs, the guys get big man Trayce Jackson-Davis on the show and he shares what his offseason has been like, playing Chess ( or not ) with Quentin Post, supporting guys in Summer League in Las Vegas and much more! In hour 3 of Willard and Dibs, the guys get into the Giants and what they've seen so far after 97 games and what they think lies ahead for the rest of the season. Plus, they wonder if a big bat just an hour away from Oracle Park is available at the deadline...Brent Rooker anyone? In the final hour of Willard and Dibs, the guys end the show talking to former Warrior, Jason Richardson who provides insight on how Mike Dunleavy is doing as GM, Kuminga, plus why guys aren't playing back to back games as much.
In the final hour of Willard and Dibs, the guys end the show talking to former Warrior, Jason Richardson who provides insight on how Mike Dunleavy is doing as GM, Kuminga, plus why guys aren't playing back to back games as much.
Steph Curry joins Monte Poole from South Lake Tahoe at the American Century Championship golf tournament and reiterates his confidence in the Warriors. Then, Bonta Hill and Monte Poole analyze how Golden State could get a boost from players already on their roster, including an update on Moses Moody.(03:00) - Jonas Valančiūnas officially going to Denver Nuggets may clear way for Al Horford to sign with the Warriors(07:30) - Mike Dunleavy believes Warriors' roster is a long way from being complete(12:45) - Moses Moody could provide a boost for Golden State after recovering from surgery to repair a torn UCL he toughed out late last season(21:30) - Monte Poole caught up with Steph Curry in South Lake Tahoe at the American Century Championship
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In this newscast: A judge serving in Nome could be reprimanded after the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct found he acted in ways that could damage public trust in the court system; A new trial date has been set for the Juneau chiropractor that was arrested four years ago on multiple sexual assault charges; Alaska lawmakers plan to compel Gov. Mike Dunleavy to release data on oil taxes; An island in the Western Aleutians could become home to Alaska's first green ammonia facility
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Smokey conditions persist in the interior as numerous fires continue to burn. A pilot and three passengers were seriously injured this weekend in a floatplane crash in Katmai National Park. And Alaska lawmakers plan to compel the administration of Gov. Mike Dunleavy to release data on oil taxes. Photo: Smoke from the Bear Creek Fire seen from the Parks Highway. Courtesy of Sierra Early
Kenai Peninsula State House members say Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked them not to attend the first five days of a special legislative session he scheduled for next month to avoid potential veto overrides; and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game will open commercial salmon fishing in Aialik Bay on Wednesday and Friday.
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The U.S. Department of Education is withholding nearly $7 billion in education funding for programs that range from migrant education to English language instruction and gifted education. Gov. Mike Dunleavy is now asking roughly half of the Alaska state House not to show up for the first five days of the special session he called. And reactions to Sen. Murkowski's Big Beautiful Vote.Photo: U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John Barrasso of Wyoming, both Republicans, center, walk into the Senate chamber on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)
Kenai Peninsula State House members say Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked them not to attend the first five days of a special legislative session he scheduled for next month to avoid potential veto overrides.
7-2 Dirty Work Hour 3: we debut "News Around Sports" (with shaky sound effects) & ponder how much do fans blame Mike Dunleavy for slow off-seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7-2 Dirty Work Hour 3: we debut "News Around Sports" (with shaky sound effects) & ponder how much do fans blame Mike Dunleavy for slow off-seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this newscast: Search and rescue responder are actively searching for a cruise ship passenger in Juneau who has not been seen since leaving for a hike yesterday morning; A humpback whale was severely injured in Glacier Bay on Saturday; Property tax bills are starting to arrive in Juneau residents' mailboxes this week; Juneau officials are updating the local hazard mitigation plan to make the city eligible for federal disaster funding; The Juneau School District will end its after-school child care program, due to staffing challenges; Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling lawmakers back to Juneau for a special session next month
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling lawmakers back to Juneau for a special session next month. A wildlife facility outside Haines that's popular with tourists has come under scrutiny over concerns related to animal care and public safety. And U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says he's pitching the Alaska LNG Project to the U.S. Department of Defense for potential investment.Photo: The entrance to the Kroschel Films Wildlife Center, pictured above on June 27, 2025. (Avery Ellfeldt/KHNS)
From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami caught up with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy after the team traded back in the second round of the draft to select Alex Toohey and Will Richard. Plus, some thoughts on what awaits in free agency. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim caught up with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy after the team traded back in the second round of the draft to select Alex Toohey and Will Richard. Plus, some thoughts on what awaits in free agency. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau has a new emergency manager; A mandate to sell millions of acres of Public Land was struck from the Republican budget reconciliation bill that's moving through the U.S. Senate this week, but some parcels of land might make it back into the bill; Gov. Mike Dunleavy told lawmakers Wednesday he had vetoed a bill that would have sharply limited payday loans in Alaska; A Haines guide died on Sunday during a non-work-related rafting trip on the Blanchard and Tatshenshini Rivers; A ballot measure that increases the minimum wage in Alaska and requires sick leave goes into effect next week, but a pause on new regulations leaves business leaders without a clear outline of the rules to follow.
6-24 Papa & Silver Show - Hour 2: Mike Dunleavy on Kuminga's future being a main priority for the offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Dunleavy spoke about the Warriors relationship with Jonathan Kuminga and man are we tired of hearing about this back and forth.
In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss where the Warriors are in the 2026 NBA Finals odds, listen to Mike Dunleavy address the Jonathan Kuminga question facing the Warriors this offseason, wonder what the Warriors' plan is, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, June 23rd. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles tear in last night's NBA Finals Game 7, debate who is to blame for the increase in major injuries around the NBA, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss where the Warriors are in the 2026 NBA Finals odds, listen to Mike Dunleavy address the Jonathan Kuminga question facing the Warriors this offseason, wonder what the Warriors' plan is, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss what the Warriors' Plan A and Plan B should be with Jonathan Kuminga this offseason, react to the latest cryptic social media post by Jonathan Kuminga, begin a conversation with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs wrap up their conversation with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, react to what she said about the Warriors offseason and Jonathan Kuminga, and more.
Steiny and Evan discuss three top executives in Bay Area sports -- John Lynch, Buster Posey and Mike Dunleavy. But they focus on Posey's rookie season as the San Francisco Giants' president of baseball operations.
6-24 Papa & Silver Show - Hour 2: Mike Dunleavy on Kuminga's future being a main priority for the offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. Signals Active Pursuit in Trade Market Amid Rumors by Jaggy Sports
Willard and Dibs listen to Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy talk ahead of the start of the NBA Draft on Wednesday about the plan for the offseason, discuss what it means for Jonathan Kuminga and the rest of the team, and more.
Visibility was rather low at the time of a San Diego crash on May 22 that killed six people including a pilot based in Alaska, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board. Plus, with Alaska’s wildfire season well underway, the state Division of Forestry leaders said Thursday that Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s near $27 million veto of fire suppression funding does not concern them.
A nonprofit is planning to sue the state of Alaska over what they claim are constitutional violations Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s nearly $51 million education funding veto created, their director confirmed to Alaska’s News Source Wednesday. Plus, a man with a history of prior arrests for inappropriate contact of minors was taken into custody Tuesday after police accused him of entering a Fairbanks tanning salon and harassing a 10-year-old minor.
Today on the Morning Edition, a nonprofit plans to sue over Governor Mike Dunleavy’s Education Veto. This comes nearly one week after the Governor slashed almost $51 million, leaving leaders for districts across the state to make what they’ve described as unexpected, dire cuts.Additionally, cleanup at Davis Park enters its third day as officials dig into a mess that, in some cases, has been years in the making. An update on how the cleanup is going and how the city is dealing with some returning campers.
In this newscast: Alaska's public schools likely won't get all the money lawmakers approved in a bipartisan vote last month after Gov. Mike Dunleavy unilaterally reduced education funding with a line-item veto; Juneau's fire department is piloting a paid internship program this year that equips locals with certifications and skills needed to work in the field; A shipping container full of empty industrial-sized fish food bags fell off a barge heading from Baranof Island to the landfill in Petersburg and dozens of the plastic bags have washed up near Juneau over the past week; Residents are advised against harvesting clams, mussels and other shellfish near beaches across Southeast Alaska due to concerns about paralytic shellfish poisoning; Curious Juneau: Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage
As the impact of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes begins to sink in, education and political leaders met on a Zoom call Friday afternoon to assess the damage. Plus, an Anchorage community protest was assembled Friday afternoon in an effort to show solidarity with protests that continue to take place across the country over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy revealed his signed budget bill Thursday, including $122 million in vetoed line items. Plus, a black bear that was spotted roaming downtown Anchorage late Thursday morning has been tranquilized and captured.
Today on the Morning Edition, a new hurdle in the education funding battle. Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a budget bill yesterday that included a cut to the Base Student Allocation increase initially approved by lawmakers and included in the budgets built by Alaska School Districts.Plus, people living at Davis Park are on notice. In four days, the city will abate the camp, but some aren’t ready to leave. What some of them are saying and how the city plans to clear the area as smoothly as possible.
Today on the Morning Edition, anti-ICE protests have spread to Anchorage as Los Angeles braces for a sixth day of unrest. Governor Mike Dunleavy has weighed in on ICE detainees being held in Alaska.Plus, an investigation is underway after officials say an air crew ejected from an F-16 at Eielson Air Force Base Tuesday afternoon.
In this in-depth episode, host Ben Carpenter tackles the long-anticipated and often controversial Alaska LNG pipeline project—offering listeners an insider's look at recent developments and reasons for renewed optimism. Drawing from his attendance at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, Carpenter presents a compelling overview of a conversation between Governor Mike Dunleavy and Brendan Duvall, CEO of Glenfarne, the private company now spearheading the project. The episode outlines Glenfarne's phased development plan for the pipeline, which includes: Phase 1: A domestic gas pipeline from the North Slope to Anchorage. Phase 2: Construction of a liquefaction plant in Nikiski. Phase 3: A gas conditioning and carbon capture facility at Prudhoe Bay. Duvall explains why the project is now seen as financially viable, citing advantages like lower shipping costs to Asia, abundant and cheap feed gas, engineering preparedness, and strong bipartisan political support. He also addresses concerns about cost overruns, emphasizing project finance discipline and extensive pre-construction planning to keep expenses under control. Listeners will hear insights into the project's ambitious timeline, with a final investment decision (FID) on the pipeline expected by the end of 2025 and on the liquefaction plant by the end of 2026. Full construction is projected to begin in 2027, with gas delivery targeted for 2029 and LNG exports by 2031. Governor Dunleavy and Duvall also highlight the economic benefits for Alaska, including thousands of construction jobs and long-term energy security. Duvall closes with a high level of confidence in the project's feasibility, backed by Glenfarne's private capital commitment and global LNG experience. The show offers a mix of technical detail, political context, and economic promise, painting a picture of a transformative infrastructure project finally nearing reality after decades of stalled dreams.
In this episode, Must Read Alaska Show host Ben Carpenter delivers a robust, real-time debrief from the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, hosted by Governor Mike Dunleavy in Anchorage. Carpenter walks the audience through the key takeaways, the tone of the event, and the overarching vision shared by political and industry leaders, particularly from the Trump administration, about Alaska's pivotal role in national energy policy, security, and economic revival. With hundreds of attendees from around the globe, the conference presented Alaska not as a remote outpost, but as a strategic energy powerhouse whose development is critical not only for the state but for national and global security. Carpenter closes the episode with a rallying cry for Alaskans to take ownership of their future: Energy is the starting point of economic renewal. Alaska has resources, public support, and geopolitical necessity on its side. It's time to structure policy and fiscal mechanisms to reward growth and self-reliance, not government expansion.
Commercial fishermen are increasingly struggling to find and pay for insurance that protects their boats – and their crews. The state legislature passed a bill this session that aims to address the issue by providing another coverage option. But whether Governor Mike Dunleavy signs the legislation remains to be seen, as does its potential to […]
In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday in support of keeping the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area federally owned; The City and Borough of Juneau may step in to fund positions at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area formerly held by federal workers; The Juneau Assembly also unanimously approved a change for how much the city charges large cruise ships to dock at city owned facilities; Alaska lawmakers overrode Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of a high profile education bill yesterday
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Alaska lawmakers have finished this year's business at the state capitol in Juneau. Alaska lawmakers overrode Gov. Mike Dunleavy's veto of a high-profile education bill Tuesday morning. And the Juneau Assembly passed an ordinance on Monday mandating that the Police release body camera footage within 30 days of a shooting.
5-16 Papa & Silver Show - Hour 4: Mike Dunleavy takes the podium and unpacking he and Steve Kerr's commentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5-16 Papa & Silver Show - Hour 4: Mike Dunleavy takes the podium and unpacking he and Steve Kerr's commentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this newscast: A German Shepherd who was on the lam for nearly three months has been captured to returned to her family; The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says 400,000 gallons of process water spilled at a large lead and zinc mine in Northern Alaska yesterday; The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development is considering whether to reduce the amount of money local governments can give to school district, but a new bill would allow local governments to continue to fund school districts as they have been; Juneau's city-owned ski area expects to run a deficit for the foreseeable future, and their plan to dig out of the deficit relies heavily on revenue from a gondola that has yet to be built; Lawmakers rejected two of Gov. Mike Dunleavy's nominees for state boards and commissions in a joint session of the state House and Senate yesterday
In this newscast: The filing period to run for an elected position in Southeast Alaska's proposed Xunaa Borough closes this Friday. But, a pending appeal of a state commission's approval of the new borough could halt the special election scheduled this July, when residents will be asked whether to create Alaska's 20th borough; Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he's ordering a freeze on most state hiring, out-of-state travel and new regulations as oil prices tumble. Dunleavy outlined the freeze in an administrative order released Friday afternoon; Learning a language is hard. Learning a language without a teacher regularly checking in is even harder. But this year, Kake City Schools students got the chance to learn Lingít while creating multilingual poems that give people a glimpse of where they come from.
Steiny & Guru break down why the Warriors front office deserves credit for putting this second round team together.
In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly moved forward with a plan Wednesday that — if approved by voters — could add up to $10 million to the city's debt. It would fund critical repairs and upgrades to Juneau's schools after years of deferred maintenance. The Assembly decided to prioritize funding repairs to schools over the city's water and sewer systems, which are also in need of some TLC. That means utility rate hikes are likely on the way; Some immigrants living in Juneau have left the United States after an email from the Department of Homeland Security told them they had to leave. But some people who got the email haven't left; Alaska's public schools may get a long-sought increase in state funding this year. A bill that would boost funding and make changes to education policy passed the state House and Senate Wednesday and will soon head to Gov. Mike Dunleavy's desk.
Jeff was again joined by Senator Bill Wielechowski (D - Anchorage). They talk about the education issue that has dominated the last two sessions, Governor Mike Dunleavy's (R - Alaska) veto of HB 69, their plan on education going forward, the budget problems plaguing our state, what he learned last year on a trip he took to Iceland, his ideas on how we can better fund our state, how he thinks session will end, and some problems with lack of transparency in our tax laws.
The disasterclass that Nico Harrison is putting on in Dallas is in stark contrast to what Mike Dunleavy is doing as the head of the Warriors - which is making a series of shrewd moves that have absolutely panned out.
Sam and Andy discuss Jake Fischer's Jimmy Butler article and Mike Dunleavy the GM. Is this a honeymoon or can they go all the way? Next (23:14) we discuss how we feel about the current team versus 2022 and 2015. Lastly (37:22) we make cases for biggest reason we are optimistic or pessimistic in the playoffs.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors: