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            Recent data suggests that while Japan and other Asian markets continue to lead the way for importing Alaska seafood, the rest of the world is quickly catching up, especially the countries that make up the European Union. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is trying to take advantage of Europeans’ interest in Alaska fish by bringing journalists from the region to the state. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

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            The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has accepted the recommendations of its Solid Waste Advisory Board for long-term solid waste collection and disposal services, as well as a solid waste management plan prepared for the borough by Bell and Associates. Now, the borough is getting ready to solicit bids for the collection of trash. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

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            The Kodiak High School cross-country team had a good showing at the Skyview Invitational over the weekend in Soldotna. More than 800 runners from around the state gathered at the Tsalteshi (salt-esh-ee) Trails for the first large meet of the year. 

            Once again, Kodiak’s Trevor Dunbar has established himself as the runner to beat, winning the boys’ race in 15-minutes 38-seconds. Right behind him was another Kodiak standout, Sam Salus, who finished in 15-53. Dylan Anthony placed sixth in 16-37.

            Despite taking the first two places and placing three in the top 10, the Kodiak boys tied for third overall with Grace Christian. Service won the meet, with West Anchorage second.

            Dunbar told the Peninsula Clarion newspaper that he was confident coming into the race, though felt he was “kind of slow” in the first kilometer.

            In the girls’ race, Kodiak’s Chloe Ivanoff was third, finishing in 19-minutes 45-seconds. The girls were ninth, with West Anchorage first overall.

            Click "read more" for a list of all Kodiak finishers.

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            Voters in Kodiak will decide in October whether or not the community should get a new high school. The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly last night (Thursday) voted to put a 115-million dollar bond initiative on the municipal election ballot. But even the project's most ardent supporters admit it will be tough sell. KMXT's Casey Kelly has more.