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          CNN reported Sunday that a Seattle man has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly sinking his own cabin cruiser, because of financial burdens and the frustration with maintaining the vessel. It turns out the man is a petty officer and electronics technician for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who is stationed aboard the Miller Freeman, a ship frequently seen docked in Kodiak.

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            The Kodiak Racquetball League at the Teen Center wrapped up its week-long annual Valentine's tournament over the weekend. The tournament featured men and women, of all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Men and women competed in three divisions and doubles.

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            Last week, members of Kodiak's two ruling governments hosted the annual Kodiak legislative seafood reception in Juneau. They also had a chance to meet with the governor and Kodiak's state delegation.

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            The Kodiak Island Borough's lobbyist recently released a report to the Assembly detailing Governor Palin's deficit and budget reductions and how they affect Kodiak state funding requests.

Borough manager Rick Gifford said the report, released to the public February 10^th and currently available on the borough's web site, is always subject to change, given the uncertain nature of budget amendments and revisions. He said the governor made the budget cutting decisions because of the reduced forecast for oil prices.