Midday Report: August 13, 2026
On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:
Construction of the long-awaited and controversial road connecting King Cove to Cold Bay through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge is almost underway. As the Mendenhall River swells with glacial outburst flood water, hundreds of people spent Tuesday night and Wednesday preparing to evacuate or hunker down. Plus Alaska Public Media's Eric Stone interviews gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala.
Photo: Gubernatorial candidate Matt Heilala smiles for a photo on May 15, 2026. (Taylor Heckart/KFSK)
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.