Kodiak’s police officers have been approved to carry the latest Tasers after the City Council gave the go ahead for a new 5-year agreement with Axon last month on July 24. The company and the Kodiak Police Department believe these newer weapons could help save lives.

A 110-foot tug boat called the Sea Ranger started taking on water, according to a Coast Guard press release. Rescue crews brought the sinking boat's crew to Cordova, no injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service issued the all clear at 2:45 this afternoon after a tsunami warning and advisory were issued for the region.

The Emergency Operations Center signaled the all clear at 2:45 p.m. after a tsunami warning was issued for Kodiak Island, the Alaska Peninsula and up to both sides of Cook Inlet.

The state issued a burn permit suspension that went into effect at 8 a.m. on July 3 after lifting a previous one on June 30.

An "unidentified attendee" got on stage and interrupted a performer in Des Moines, Iowa, which led to the crowd evacuating. No major injuries were reported by the National Speech and Debate Association, however at least two Alaska teens were bruised in the rush.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, arrested a Philippine national in Kodiak this week, according to a post on X on April 16. The arrest comes as the Trump administration has ramped up deportation activities.

Kodiak Police responded to two incidents, troopers backed them up after one suspect resisted arrest. Local police say they’re also investigating an alleged theft of services and an assault.

A downed fiber optic line near Kodiak’s state airport caused a major traffic jam on Mar. 19 on the only road south of town. KMXT’s Davis Hovey talked to Reporter Brian Venua, who was one of dozens of drivers stuck in the jam.

The “very contagious” viral infection typically affects unvaccinated puppies, but any dog can be susceptible to the disease. Early signs include lethargy, vomiting, fever, belly pain, diarrhea, or decreased appetite. Tests can be done by looking for the virus in feces.