Newscast — Tuesday, March 10, 2020

In this newscast: The committee tasked with exploring reconfiguration of Kodiak elementary schools opted against the stratification plan, which would have grouped specific grade levels at each of the elementary schools. The summer ferry schedule released last week shows fewer "chain runs" to Dutch Harbor, slightly more trips to Ouzinkie and Port Lions, no trips to Old Harbor and a new, dynamic pricing model. U.S. Department of State and federal health experts are advising against cruise ship travel in response to coronavirus spread. Alaska lawmakers are considering ending the session early if the coronavirus arrives in Juneau. The state instituted a freeze on hiring new state workers and suspended all out-of-state travel for state workers. Iditarod teams arriving at a checkpoint 153 miles into the race describe the trail as largely uneventful thus far. All that, plus Fish Radio and the Island Messenger community bulletin. Fish Radio is provided by Laine Welch at alaskafishradio.com.