The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly is considering a new sales tax on cannabis to raise funds for a community well-being fund. But a local cannabis business owner is pushing back, asking the assembly to consider taxing alcohol or tobacco instead.

Chris Hladick’s stint as Kodiak’s interim city manager ended last week. The Kodiak City Council picked a longtime city employee as the new interim manager as it continues searching for a permanent one.

Kodiak’s police chief has thrown his name into the ring to be the next city manager. He is one of now 19 applicants being considered by the City Council for the job.

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.