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Wells Denied Bail in ComSta Shootings

Jay Barrett/KMXT A federal judge in Anchorage has denied bail to the accused killer of two men at Coast Guard Communications Station Kodiak last year. Presiding Judge John D. Roberts said Monday afternoon he was not convinced that bail for Jim Wells was appropriate. Wells’ public defender Richard Curtner argued their client has been a suspect for some time and …

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Young Leaders Discuss Alaska’s Future

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT About 60 young professionals from all around Alaska are in Kodiak this week for the annual Emerging Leaders Dialogue. The three day conference is hosted by the Institute of the North and features workshops and discussions about Alaska’s future, and how to better engage younger generations. Last night dialogue participants hosted a community reception. KMXT’s Brianna Gibbs was …

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Marine Debris Awareness Gets Second Symbol

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT It’s been about a year since Ophelia, the marine debris octopus, was built by Kodiak High School art students. The sculpture, which now resides in the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, was constructed using items collected from Kodiak beaches by Island Trails Network employees. She’s become a mascot for marine debris clean up, and a vivid example of …

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Museum Benefits from Fishery Relationships

Jay Barrett/KMXT If you’ve ever passed through Seattle – and really, who hasn’t? – you are likely familiar with Ivar’s, the Puget Sound seafood chain. This week you won’t have to go nearly as far to get some of its famous deep-fried fish and chips or its classic clam chowder, as it’ll all be available at the Kodiak Maritime Museum …

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Long Term Care Contract Finally Passed

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT It was two times a charm for a legal services contract up for approval during last week’s borough assembly meeting. After failing to get assembly approval two weeks ago, the contract with Wholforth Brecht Cartledge and Brooking passed 4-2 Thursday night. The firm bid for the contract, which includes legal services associated with the sale of revenue bonds …

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Seattle Fixture Ivar’s Joining Museum at Crabfest

Jay Barrett/KMXT One of the most well-known names in seafood – at least in the Pacific Northwest – will have a presence at Crab Fest this week. Ivar’s, which made its name with quick and tasty fish and chips, and clam chowder, is teaming up with the Kodiak Maritime Museum, through a deal brokered by Alaska Leader Fisheries. According to …

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Kodiak Boys Win State Track & Field Title

Jay Barrett/KMXT The Kodiak High School Bears held off a late charge by Anchorage’s Dimond High School to win the state championships in track and field over the weekend. The Kodiak boys racked up 87 points to Dimond’s 84. Chugiak was third, with Lathrop and South Anchorage rounding out the top five. The Bears were led by The Levis, who …

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Millstein Takes Brewers’ Message to DC

Jay Barrett/KMXT Last week a U.S. Senate subcommittee held a hearing about the importance of America’s small brewers to the economy. It was hosted by Alaska Senator Mark Begich, and he spoke with Kodiak’s Ben Millstein afterwards. “It was great. There was about a dozen or so brewers from around the country with the Brewers Association, which is a national …

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