-
Brian Venua/KMXTThe Kodiak Island Borough is negotiating with the Tribe for the former North Star Elementary building after it pitched using North Star to expand its daycare services. -
Kodiak Island Borough/screen grabThe Kodiak Island Borough Lands Committee is teeing up more borough-owned land to sell to the public. During its most recent meeting on Oct. 13, the committee recommended releasing a parcel of land for sale between Beaver Lake Loop and Von Scheele Way. It’s the fourth parcel in that area the committee recently sent the Borough Assembly to approve as surplus for sale.
-
This summer’s salmon season was the 12th largest harvest in the last 40 years. It was also the 13th lowest in value when accounting for inflation. That’s according to preliminary numbers from the state. -
The State of Alaska is exploring the idea of creating a new agriculture cooperative owned by farmers and ranchers around the state. Some in Kodiak question if a cooperative could address the underlying challenges for farming and ranching in Alaska. -
The roughly 200 residents of Old Harbor, on the southeast end of Kodiak Island, have running water again, after going days without last week. City officials say the power to the well pumps, and subsequently the water pressure, was cut in half, but they aren't exactly sure why. -
The awards recognized outstanding local businesses for their contributions to the community on Saturday. -
The aerospace industry in Alaska encompasses not just the spaceport on Kodiak Island, but also the Poker Flat Research Range outside of Fairbanks. And the Alaska Aerospace Corporation is expanding its capabilities and space missions according to the ceo and president. -
Coast Guard members were paid through October despite the government shutdown. Two Kodiak military spouses share what it means for their families if those checks stop. -
With the holiday season approaching, there are at least 10 art markets and bazaars coming up showcasing locally made goods. KMXT staff will update this list as listeners and readers share events with us. -
The State of Alaska plans to replace the deteriorating Sargent Creek and Russian River bridges on the main road near Bells Flat, south of Kodiak. But the state is just starting to put together a study of the bridges and surrounding area. -
This month hundreds of people on Kodiak Island are looking for help to pay for a basic necessity of life: food. As a result, various local organizations are stepping in to help. -
The City of Kodiak is once again seeking an interim manager to run the city after the full-time manager left the position last week. This is the third time in 18 months since April, 2024 Kodiak has lost its top administrator.
