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March 11, 2020

Newscast — Wednesday, March 11, 2020

27 minutes

In this newscast:

The medical union representing Kodiak nurses, physical therapists and other health care workers issues 10-day notice to strike Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, hoping to preserve earned sick leave and vacation benefits.

School District Superintendent Larry LeDoux outlines what parents and the community can expect if the coronavirus spreads to Kodiak.

Kodiak Island Borough School District is also releasing students early Wednesday and Thursday to train staff in remote teaching, should schools need to close down as a result of the virus.

The Alaska Division of Insurance is barring companies it regulates from charging people from necessary COVID-19-related testing.

Kodiak's middle and high school drama team ranks number two in Alaska after state championships.

The Alaska Legislature passes a citation honoring Kodiak's Coach Joe Floyd.

Iditarod mushers get a pleasant surprise entering the tiny town of Nikolai on Tuesday.

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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