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From Bulldozeers to PCs, the Borough Has a Deal for You

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Kodiak garage sale enthusiasts can hit the mother load this week in the comfort of their own home. The Kodiak Island Borough is having an online surplus sale to dispose of items and supplies that are no longer used within the borough. With the click of a mouse, community members can bid on the bulldozer they’ve always wanted, …

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Kodiak Boys Continue Dominance in Regional XC

Jay Barrett/KMXT The Region III cross-country championships were held in Soldotna over the weekend because of hazardous travel conditions on the Kenai Peninsula. However, the change from racing in Seward to racing on the Tsalteshi Trails did not stop the Kodiak boys from wrapping up their 11th straight team title. Sophomore Levi Thomet also extended the Kodiak winning streak of …

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Kodiak Pioneers Support Gender Equality at the Top

Jay Barrett/KMXT The Pioneers of Alaska have taken a step into the 22st century and overwhelmingly voted to allow women to serve in the 105-year-old fraternal organization’s highest offices. The vote came Saturday at the group’s "Grand Igloo" convention in Soldotna. Previously, women were limited to serving only as secretary, recorder and trustee to the statewide organization but could not …

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Board Of Education Looks To More Tech Improvements

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Technology improvements for the Kodiak Island Borough School District are on the way, but a little clarification must come first. The Board of Education met for a special work session on Monday to discuss the continuation of the district’s Twenty-First Century Classroom Initiative, a plan that Superintendent Stewart McDonald said has been in the works for half a …

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Borough Assembly Finalizes Project Priorities

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly finalized and approved their capitol wish list last night during their regular assembly meeting. Acting Borough Manager Bud Cassidy gave a brief explanation of what the wish list is before the resolution to adopt the list was put to discussion.

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Chiniak Highway Remains Open As Rain Continues

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT While the early fall storm has put other areas of Alaska on a high flood warning, Kodiak has managed to keep most of its roadways clear despite the heavy rainfall. Rob Greene is the Kodiak supervisor for the Department of Transportation and said there were a couple close calls on the Chiniak Highway yesterday with regards to flooding. …

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KSMSC Welcomes New UAF Faculty Member

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center on Near Island welcomed a new face this month. Dr. Brennan Smith joined the University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences faculty as an assistant professor on September 10. Smith began in the dairy industry after completing his undergraduate work in Idaho.

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Animal Drop-Offs On the Rise At Shelter

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Kodiak Animal Shelter has seen an increase in pets being dropped off, and not the usual mix either. Karen Yashin is the Humane Society of Kodiak president and joined KMXT’s Talk of the Rock on Tuesday to discuss upcoming events and happenings at the animal shelter. Yashin said the rise in animals is most likely attributed to …

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