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KMXT Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: May 2, 2025

By Brian Venua

Published May 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM AKDT

KIBSD plans to drain its savings, Kodiak had its first cruise ship of the season arrive this week, a handful of earthquakes rocked the island, residents held its fourth protest of the federal government in as many months, and REAL IDs will be needed for commercial flights soon.

KMXT Weekly Wrap

Brian Venua

Born and raised in Dillingham, Brian Venua graduated from Gonzaga University before ultimately returning to Alaska. He moved to Kodiak and joined KMXT in 2022. Venua has since won awards for the newsroom as both a writer and photojournalist, with work focused on strengthening community, breaking down complex topics, and sharing stories of and for the people of the Kodiak Archipelago.

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