A hydroponic farmer on the island community of Ouzinkie, with a population of roughly 110, grows and gives away produce to residents year round. School children tend a second, smaller hydroponic operation of their own. And the city government now owns dozens of hens to provide eggs.It’s a growing level of local food security, in a state that imports about 95% of its food from the Lower 48.

The money comes from the Southeast Conference's Alaska Mariculture Cluster, as part of a $49 million it received from a federal grant awarded back in 2022.

Poppy Benson with the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges says without volunteers, the current staff at the refuge in Kodiak wouldn’t be able to keep the visitor center open during this busier part of the island’s cruise ship season.

Sunrise Assisted Living Facility and the other existing facilities/homes are grandfathered into the new regulations according to Chris French, the community development director. But new assisted living homes and facilities must have at least three off-street parking spaces.

Commercial fishing reopened near the Kitoi Bay Hatchery after a fishing boat spilled over 3,000 gallons of diesel in the area.

A 30-year-old Kodiak man was found dead Sunday afternoon after reportedly falling off a cliff.

It's the only region in the state with a higher harvest for the species compared to the last odd year season. Ayakulik sockeye escapement hit a 10-year high, but other south side rivers have had "weak" runs. Kodiak Chinook returns once again near record lows.

In this week's episode with Host Brian Venua, Alaska Speaker of the House Bryce Edgemon visited Kodiak with Rep. Louise Stutes, talking about education funding, the Permanent Fund Dividend, and the special session in August.

Alaska Aerospace owns and operates the Pacific Spaceport Complex on Kodiak Island near Narrow Cape, which will be the anchor for the 1,100-mile Pacific Test Range stretching southwest to Adak.

An oil spill from a grounded fishing vessel was reported in Izhut Bay around 6 a.m. on Sept. 1. Commercial fishing in the area is closed until further notice.