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The principal of the Kodiak High School sent out a letter to parents Tuesday night to tell them he has tested positive for COVID-19. Letter to Community 10-27-20 In his message, Neil Hecht said there were several reasons he shared his story. First of all, he wanted to assure parents that their children were safe. Hecht …

Three jet boaters who were stuck in a foot of ice were rescued Sunday by the Coast Guard. An Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter rescued the boaters, who were stuck five miles northeast of Hole in the Wall Glacier on the Taku River, at 8 p.m. The boaters were hoisted from their boats and …

Stay tuned for this Monday’s midday news report with host Terry Haines as he covers topics including: Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed cuts and recommendations regarding Alaska’s ferries New COVID-19 cases Kodiak’s early voting record set and political party landscape has shifted Legislative candidates’ positions on the PFD All that and more on today’s news report.

With one week to go before November 3rd’s general election, Kodiak has already set a record for early voting. As of Tuesday, Kodiak voters have cast nearly 1600 ballots, with 1,150 of those being mail-in ballots, up 40% from 2016. In 2016, 810 mail-in ballots were cast, with a total of 2400 ballots. In all, …

Stay tuned for this Monday’s midday news report with host Terry Haines as he covers topics including: Kodiak’s Covid-19 count passes the 100-case milestone and how we compare to the rest of the state. A local story on escaped pigs. Details on the recent Senator Sullivan and challenger Al Gross debate. Searchers looking for missing …

The Coast Guard rushed to the assistance of a fishing boat taking on water Wednesday, according to the Coast Guard 17th District Public Affairs office. An Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew flew to the vessel, located six miles south of Icy Bay, to deliver a dewatering pump. The crew of the Elise Marie …

Eight little Kodiak piggies went “Wee. Wee. Wee,” all the way home, back to their farm in Bell’s Flat, but not without generating some excitement on the Friends of Kodiak Facebook page. Footage of eight black and brown piglets trotting down Salmon Berry Drive, which had first glance looked like a team of unharnessed sled …

Stay tuned for this Tuesday’s midday news report with host Terry Haines as he covers topics including: A Kodiak Coast Guard Jay Hawk helicopter in a long distance medevac. The current state of the sea cucumber fishery. Details of the big backlog in AK’s court system due to Covid-19. All that and more on today’s …

A bear in Kodiak overturned a dumpster Tuesday by Lake Louise. As per Alaska Department of Fish and Game advice, please remain bear aware throughout the season, as bears have not yet entered hibernation. Photos courtesy of Ray Stobinski.

Stay tuned for this Tuesday’s midday news report with host Terry Haines as he covers topics including: Kodiak’s new tsunami sirens were put to the test this Monday after seismic activity off of Sand Point. Reactions from Coastal Alaskans about the recent strong earthquake around Sand Point. Details on a gold dredging boat that recently …