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The Alaska Medical Employees Association called off its strike against Providence Hospital in Kodiak today. In a joint statement this morning, the union and the hospital announced that Providence will allow AMEA workers — which include nurses, physical therapists, support staff and others — to maintain their current sick leave benefits for another year, and …

In this newscast: As of Tuesday morning, three people in Alaska had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, but other test kits are still being determined (From Elizabeth Jenkins in Juneau) Alaska Medical Employees Association called off its strike against Providence today after a tentative agreement was reached with the help of a …

KMXT received this press release from the governor’s office. We post it here with slight edits. Governor Issues Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 State resources activated in response to COVID-19 preparedness March 11, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a declaration of public health disaster emergency …

The Alaska Legislature on Friday passed a citation honoring Coach Joe Floyd who passed away February 22. Joe and wife Carolyn moved to Kodiak in 1955, when Floyd accepted the job as a teacher and coach at Kodiak High School. The citation lists a long line of sports and other local after-school activities Floyd …

The medical union representing Kodiak nurses, physical therapists and other health care workers is going on strike to preserve earned sick leave and vacation benefits. On Tuesday, Alaska Medical Employee Association negotiators sent a 10-day notice to strike to Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center. “It’s bad for hospital morale. It’s bad for having a positive …

In this newscast: The committee tasked with exploring reconfiguration of Kodiak elementary schools opted against the stratification plan, which would have grouped specific grade levels at each of the elementary schools. The summer ferry schedule released last week shows fewer “chain runs” to Dutch Harbor, slightly more trips to Ouzinkie and Port Lions, no trips …

The committee that was tasked with researching and considering options for the possible reconfiguration of local elementary schools has decided against changing local schools. As KMXT’s Maggie Wall reports School Superintendent Larry LeDoux shared the decision with the school board, and the public, at last night’s regular Board of Education meeting. Click arrow …

In this newscast: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly will hold a public hearing on disposing two land parcels and consider contracts for building renovation and culvert replacements. Despite scheduling and ferry uncertainty, the Chamber of Commerce secured Golden Wheel Amusement rides again for this year’s Crab Fest. State officials are leading preparations for the anticipated arrival …

When it meets this evening, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly will hold a public hearing on disposing of two pieces of land foreclosed because the owners did not pay property taxes. The parcels were acquired through foreclosure during Tax Year 2007 and are located on Amook Island and in Larsen Bay. The Kodiak Island …

In this newscast: Kodiak College Interim Director Betty Walters says the school will continue to serve the community despite budget woes in the University of Alaska system. The Alaska House passed the state budget on Tuesday along caucus lines. After touring ferry headquarters in Ketchikan, Kodiak Rep. Louise Stutes says the Alaska Marine Highway System …