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Kirsten Dobroth/KMXTThe Kodiak Island Borough Assembly killed a proposed marijuana tax last week on Aug. 6. That means consumers will not have to pay a 3% sales tax on retail purchases of flower, concentrates, edibles and other related products for the foreseeable future. -
Katherine Irving/KMXTMullin toured Base Kodiak along with Sen. Dan Sullivan and Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday, and addressed the public during a community meet and greet.
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Five months after hiring an interim city manager, the City of Kodiak is still looking for someone to take on the gig permanently. But last week the City Council put a temporary hold on the hiring process. -
State finances will be top of mind for Alaska lawmakers as the next legislative session starts on Tuesday, Jan. 20. That’s according to Kodiak’s two state representatives, who spoke about that and their other priorities for this session. -
The Kodiak City Council plans to hire a longtime city management consultant in Anchorage as its interim manager at the next regular meeting. -
The Kodiak City Council on Nov. 13 filled its final vacant seat, bringing the group back to a full six members. Nick Mangini, the runner-up in this year’s municipal election for two city council seats, will fill the vacancy until the 2026 municipal election. -
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. -
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. -
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 industry trade group held one of its two annual meetings in Kodiak Oct. 14 and 15 — the first time the island community hosted in at least 20 years. -
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. -
President Donald Trump announced plans to increase the cost of some types of work visas on Friday. It’s the latest move to tighten national immigration policy, and encourage domestic hiring, but more clarity is needed.
