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Illegal High Seas Driftnetter Crew Awaiting Fate

Jay Barrett/KMXT A U.S. Coast Guard cutter has chased an illegal high-seas driftnetter across the Pacific Ocean and is now awaiting orders on what to do with the ship and crew. The Hawaii-based cutter Rush was patrolling Alaska waters when it came across the stateless vessel last week. Coast Guard Admiral Robert Papp says crew from the 378-foot cutter Rush …

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Another Alaska Reality Show Seeks ‘Real Alaskans’

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT For Kodiak residents ready to make their television debut, the National Geographic Channel is holding auditions for a show that will shadow "true" Alaskans surviving the wilderness of the last frontier. Kristi Russell is the president of Metal Flowers Media, the casting company charged with finding these worthy Alaskans. She said the show is unnamed, but is tentatively …

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Get Training Tips for Run the Rock

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT KMXT’s annual Run the Rock race is quickly approaching. This year, local triathlete Bree Witteveen is offering up her expertise by contributing to the Run the Rock blog. Whether you plan on participating in the race day festivities, or are looking to make running a part of your every day life, Witteveen’s blog offers a lot of information …

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Candidates Trickle In as Filing Deadline Looms

Jay Barrett/KMXT There are so far two confirmed candidates for Kodiak City Council, according to the clerk’s office. Rich Walker and incumbent Gabriel Saravia have had their nominating petitions certified. Mark Vizcocho, who was appointed to the council in February to fill the vacated term of Josie Rosales, is the other incumbent. Incumbent Norm Wooten is so far the only …

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Nearly Half Kodiak Jobs Tied Directly to Fishing

Jay Barrett/KMXT Whether you work in the seafood industry in Kodiak or not, odds are your presence here is partially due to commercial fishing – even if it’s in a service or supporting role. That statement is reinforced by figures compiled by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and published in its August newsletter. Lale Gurer is the economic development specialist …

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Kodiak College Fall Classes Filling Up Fast

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The start of fall classes at Kodiak College is quickly approaching. Registration is picking up and Registrar Jennifer Myrick-Pedersen said some classes are already full. The college is offering a plethora of courses this semester including old favorites and a sprinkling of new ones. "We offer everything that a student would need to fulfill general education requirements for …

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Warm August Night Revelers Benefit Food Bank

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT More than 200 community members flooded onto the fairgrounds Saturday and danced the night away during the 7th annual Warm August Nights. The event, which typically takes place on the first weekend of August, is hosted by the Kodiak Lions Club. Doc Myers is a past international director for Lions Club and current member. "We did have five …

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