Did you know that each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy, and 7000 gallons of water. This represents a 64% energy savings, a 58% water savings, and 60 pounds less of air pollution! The 17 trees saved can absorb a total of 250 pounds …

  Brianna Gibbs/KMXT             Kodiak’s Fisheries Work Group is calling on various fishing gear types, sectors and community members to take part in an upcoming. In October the North Pacific Fishery Management Council released a series of alternatives and options for Gulf of Alaska trawl bycatch management, and the work group, which is made up of city council and borough …

  *Keith Bruce/KMXT           After its first year open, Threshold Recycling Center’s new Recycle Haven is doing quite well. KMXT’s newest intern, Keith Bruce, has more:           Director Ken Reinke gave an update on the Recycle Haven to the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly during its regular meeting earlier this month.            He said they celebrated the haven’s …

  Brianna Gibbs/KMXT             Earlier this month, KMXT told you about the Alutiiq Museum’s two-year skin sewing project, which culminated in a life-size, wearable parka. The parka has since been unveiled to the public, but it won’t be on display at the museum for a few weeks. That’s because it must first go through cold storage – a process all …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT            Last week, KMXT told you about the domestic shipping company, Horizon Lines, breaking up and merging with other companies.  Horizon will sell off its Alaska Routes, which include regular service between Tacoma, Anchorage, Unalaska and Kodiak, to Matson, Inc.             During Thursday’s City Council meeting, Councilman John Whiddon asked City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski if that merger will …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT            Two new large ramps are coming to the skate park at Baranof in the near future. During Thursday’s City Council meeting the council unanimously awarded the purchase and installment of two large ramps from the American Ramp Company.            City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski said the ramp company was the lone bidder for the skate park RFP and …

  Two different examples of canned salmon sit on a table in the pilot processing plant at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center. Participants of the Seafood Processing Quality Control Training Program has to determine the quality of samples and whether or not certain ones were spoiled. In this case, the quality product is on the right, while the …

  Brianna Gibbs/KMXT           This Saturday is the 8th annual Ocean Boogie – a night of dancing and entertainment that benefits the Alaska Marine Conservation Council. Theresa Peterson is the Kodiak outreach coordinator for AMCC and told KMXT’s Brianna Gibbs what folks can expect during Saturday’s event.            The night will be smoke free and doors open at Tony’s Bar …

  Brianna Gibbs/KMXT           Construction on Pier I has come to a complete halt, and isn’t expected to continue for a year. During last night’s City Council regular meeting, City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski shared news from the State Department of Transportation, which is leading the pier replacement project.           “They had to halt it while they seek a permit modification. …

           One local student is getting some statewide recognition for her work in radio. KMXT’s intern Marina Cummiskey has been volunteering at the station for almost two years, and was recently featured in a Spirit of Youth radio spot.             Spirit of Youth is a statewide award for young adults making positive influences in …