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Testing Changes Coming for GED

Maggie Wall/KMXT Changes in the content and the way GED testing is done means that those seeking to earn their GED may want to hit the books a bit harder. That’s because, starting January 2014, all previous in-progress tests will no longer be counted and applicants will need to start from scratch with the new testing regime. And Kodiak College, …

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Rock Island Rollers Skate On

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Members of the Rock Island Rollers practice recently in the gym at St. Mary’s School. Brianna Gibbs/KMXT photo Brianna Gibbs/KMXT It’s been almost a full year since the first gathering of the Rock Island Rollers, and their ranks have grown to more than 30 participants. The women come from all backgrounds and gather twice a week to practice. KMXT’s Brianna …

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Assembly Considers Closer Oversight of Management

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Despite having met with the school board earlier in the evening, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly held its second work session of the night on Thursday, though there was only one item on the agenda: revising borough code for professional services contracts. The call for revisions came about earlier this fall when questions were raised among some assembly …

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Sens. Stevens, Stedman in from the Cold

Jay Barrett/KMXT When Senator Charlie Huggins of Wasilla put together an all-Republican majority in the state Senate, Kodiak’s Gary Stevens was left out in the cold. But that changed Thursday afternoon, when the two-time Senate president joined the majority. In exchange, Stevens was given the chairmanship of the Senate’s Education Committee. He will also serve on the Legislative Council and …

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Stevens Joins Republican Majority

Jay Barrett/KMXT When Senator Charlie Huggins of Wasilla put together an all-Republican majority in the state Senate, Kodiak’s Gary Stevens was left out in the cold. But that changed this (Thursday) afternoon, when the two-time Senate president joined the majority. In exchange, Stevens was given the chairmanship of the Senate’s Education Committee. He will also serve on the Legislative Council …

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Another Bump in the Road for Bike Path

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The proposed bike path from downtown Kodiak to Deadman’s Curve hit another dead end during Tuesday’s City Council work session when City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski said she had not heard back from the State Department of Transporation. During last month’s work session council members were told they would have to sign a draft agreement with the DOT on …

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‘Silent Night, Lonely Night’ Revamps College Drama Department

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT This weekend community members will get an opportunity to experience a portion the revitalized Kodiak College theater class during the production of Silent Night, Lonely Night. The drama will feature more than a dozen cast and crew members from the college community. Jared Griffin is the director for the play and said this particular production came about after …

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