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Ian ZacherThe 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. -
Old Harbor Native CorporationThe 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.
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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. -
Near-record high winds on Kodiak Island grounded flights to and from Kodiak for most of the day Wednesday as the island was under a high wind warning from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. -
One of 11 candidates running to be Alaska’s next governor visited Kodiak this month. Retired podiatrist, Republican Matt Heilala spoke with KMXT’s Davis Hovey before heading down to the southern end of the island for a hunting trip. -
Kodiak has significantly fewer students than predicted for the second year in a row after the school district completed its student count on Oct. 24. It’s going to be a major consideration as school officials revise the current year’s budget, and plan for next year. -
The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly’s newest member, Caroline Roberts, will remain on the borough assembly until the next municipal election. That’s despite a last minute veto from former Borough Mayor Scott Arndt. -
The City of Kodiak is handing over more control of its shipyard to contractor Highmark Marine Fabrication. The City Council approved an updated agreement with the company last week on Oct. 23, giving it price-setting authority in conjunction with the city manager. -
Commercial Tanner crab fisheries around Kodiak will be closed going into next year. That’s after the Alaska Department of Fish and Game released the results of the 2025 Tanner crab survey for the Kodiak, Chignik, and South Peninsula Districts last week on Oct. 20.
