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Tree Cutting at Cemetery Proves Controversial

Jay Barrett/KMXT Tree-cutting has a long and controversial history on Kodiak Island, whether it be commercial logging or clearing land for home-building. The latest flashpoint is on the ridge that separates the Mission Road neighborhood with midtown, where the city cemetery lies. Given the high visibility of that location, the city taking down 50 Sitka Spruce did not go unnoticed. …

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After 25 Years, Mayor Selby Says ‘Goodbye’

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT After 25 years as the Kodiak Island Borough Mayor, Jerome Selby beat the gavel on his last borough assembly meeting. During last night’s meeting, Selby took the opportunity to point out a few differences between what the borough looked like when he first entered the office in 1983 and now. “In 1983 I was elected mayor for the …

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Health Fair Offers Free, Low Cost Screenings

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT This weekend people can get some important health information, without making a trip to the doctor’s office. Karen Leatherman is a spokeswoman for Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center and said the Kodiak Community Health Fair will offer free and low cost health screenings and educational materials to anyone interested. “Some of the health screenings that will be offered …

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The Alaska Fisheries Report

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The cast of "Alaska Women Looking for Love" in Miami. The show follows the women from Kodiak to Florida as they seek to date men who aren’t old bearded fishermen. TLC photo Coming up this week, only CDQ boats got to go crabbing when the season opened Tuesday because of the since-resolved federal government shutdown, we get a report from …

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Kodiak Could Welcome Tustumena on Monday

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT If all goes according to plan, the state ferry Tustumena could be pulling up to pier I in Kodiak on Monday. An email from the Alaska Department of Transportation’s office said the vessel is currently undergoing sea trials, and so far no problems have been identified. Stability tests have been done and the department expects an approval from …

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As Classes Progress, So Does High School Construction

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Gregg Hacker, far right, points up at the four-story tower under construction in front of the high school. He stands in the old senior hallway, which is now an oudoor walkway.From right to left: School Board members Rick Kniaziowski, Debra Kirk, Katie Oliver, Superintendent Stewart McDonald, Bill Watkins and Barry Altenof. Brianna Gibbs Photo Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The high school has …

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Borough Will Say ‘Goodbye’ to Selby, ‘Hello’ to Friend

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Composting in Kodiak could take a huge step toward fruition tonight, if a land transfer garners enough support. The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly will hold a regular meeting tonight and discuss, among other things, whether or not the borough should transfer a portion of land south of the landfill to the city. The city hopes to build a …

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EVOS Archive Project Now Online

Jay Barrett/KMXT The State of Alaska has completed a two year project archiving documents from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and its legal aftermath. In the end, according to state senior archivist Larry Hibpshman, the project staff waded through 3,500 standard file boxes located in Juneau and Anchorage and whittled them down to 918 that will go in to permanent …

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