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🌱 What will change when Alaska Airlines rebuilds Kodiak’s crowded terminal?

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In today's newsletter:

  • What will change when Alaska Airlines rebuilds Kodiak’s crowded terminal?
  • Why are more starving gray whales showing up near Kodiak’s waters?
  • What do Dunleavy’s record vetoes mean for Kodiak’s representation?

Also on today's calendar: Lego Club at the Kodiak Public Library and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 51 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nome terminal upgrades on backburner, Alaska Airlines says (knom.org) — Alaska Airlines plans to demolish and completely rebuild its congested Kodiak terminal later this year, aiming to fix long-standing baggage and security bottlenecks. The project is part of a $72 million statewide upgrade plan that also covers terminals in Utqiaġvik, Bethel, Nome, King Salmon, and Dillingham, with Kodiak’s overhaul prioritized ahead of Nome’s.
   

2. Nearly 150 Gray Whales Have Been Found Dead Along North America's Pacific Shore This Year, Prompting Scientists to Sound the Alarm (smithsonianmag.com) — Gray whales are washing up dead in unusually high numbers along the Pacific coast, and scientists warn 2026 could be one of their worst years. Some of these stressed whales are now appearing more often near Kodiak and Sitka, likely searching for new food as climate change disrupts their traditional feeding grounds, raising concerns about broader ocean health.
   

3. Dunleavy sets state record for most vetoes in a single Legislature (juneauindependent.com) — Kodiak residents’ own senator, Gary Stevens, is at the center of a record-setting clash as Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoes 29 bills from the current Legislature. Lawmakers, including Stevens, are now negotiating a massive proposed property tax break for a trans-Alaska gas pipeline developer, while several insurance and vehicle-related bills await the governor’s final decisions on tight July deadlines.
   

4. Intro to hunting big game in Alaska (newsminer.com) — Kodiak Island and the Kodiak Archipelago stand out in this statewide hunting guide for their dense brown bear and Sitka black-tailed deer populations. The piece walks hunters through Alaska’s major big game species, where they’re found, and how to plan safe, well-prepared trips that follow regulations and make the most of challenging conditions.
   

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  • Kodiak Area Native Association posted a job opening for Wellness Activity Coordinator - Port Lions in Kodiak. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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