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This week with host Davis Hovey, we hear about Malia Villegas winning an AFN award, Kodiak KINDNESS has hired two new peer counselors in the Northwest Arctic Borough, Kodiak's legislators give an update on the state's finances, the head of Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center leaves the hospital, KIBSD's superintendent has announced this school year will be her last in Kodiak, and the new city manager is leaving the City of Kodiak at the end of the month.
Davis Hovey was first drawn to Alaska by the opportunity to work for a radio station in a remote, unique place like Nome. More than 7 years later he has spent most of his career reporting on climate change and research, fisheries, local government, Alaska Native communities and so much more.
Heather Preece, the founder of Kodiak KINDNESS, says what families takeaway from the nearly 20-year-old organization, "is the main thing about Kindness is that we were there for them," she said.
A Providence spokesperson says in an email that the search for Lori Riddle’s replacement is already underway and that there will be an update after someone is appointed to the administrator job.
Kodiak’s school district superintendent announced on Oct. 16 that she will resign at the end of the school year, citing family reasons. Her last day is June 30, 2026.
Earlier this month Kodiak’s state legislators gave the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly a reality check on the state’s financial status. The bottom line is that once again, there is not enough state money to help fund local capital projects.
Dr. Malia Villegas received the "Warrior of Light" award during the annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Anchorage last week on Oct. 17. The Native Village of Afognak Tribal Councilmember was recognized for her work to uplift and unify Alaska Native people.
The City of Kodiak and its brand new city manager, Randy Robertson, are parting ways at the end of the month on Oct. 31. That’s after the City Council approved a separation agreement with Robertson last night.