With proponents saying the state’s existing, 401(k)-like retirement system is ineffective and a deterrent for hiring and retention, the House voted 21-19 late Monday to approve House Bill 78. If enacted, it would create a new pension plan and allow current employees to opt into the program.

Stocks of Pacific halibut are at historically low numbers, and are growing more slowly. Last year’s harvest was the lowest on record in over 120 years, according to data from fishery managers.

Staff with the Kodiak Area Native Association’s Environmental team conduct weekly tests at Mission Beach, South Trident Basin and Frye Point. On May 9 they reported a bloom of Alexandrium, which produces the saxitoxin that causes PSP at both South Trident Basin and Mission Beach.

The City of Kodiak has secured a local city clerk to replace outgoing clerk, Michelle Shuravloff-Nelson, who is leaving the position in less than two weeks on May 23.

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Senate Bill 113 would update the corporate income tax for companies doing business online in Alaska, and pay for parts of an education funding bill now on Gov. Dunleavy's desk.

The Borough-owned land sits near Island Lake Road and Scout Circle, at 593 Island Lake Road, and is currently vacant. Roughly half of the area, which includes wetlands, will be subdivided into four lots and sold to the public in the near future.

For the culmination of a week of events, roughly a dozen Kodiak residents from children to Elders gathered at the shore of the Near Island channel at Oscar’s Spit Monday evening, May 5, for a vigil and wreath ceremony.

During this year’s cruise ship season, between May and the end of September, 25,663 cruise ship passengers are scheduled to visit Kodiak according to Discover Kodiak, after Hurtigruten Expeditions’ ships Roald Amundsen and Nansen recently canceled their port calls in Kodiak for this year.

About 60 people stood around "the Y" once again to share their frustration with President Donald Trump and his administration. Attendance has varied, but organizers say they want to keep going.