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 …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT This weekend folks can have a look at what life might have been like in a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War. Friday is the opening night for M*A*S*H, a play directed by Mike Wall and Jared Griffin, and featuring more than 46 local thespians. M*A*S*H may sound familiar to those who watched the TV series, …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Last week the Kodiak City Council postponed a vote on a memorandum of agreement with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The agreement dealt with the construction and ownership of a new Pier I, the pier where the state ferry Tustumena typically docks. City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski said the idea to replace the pier came about …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Kodiak City Council won’t be having very many meetings this fall. Last Thursday the council unanimously approved the cancellation of all its November meetings, which City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski recommended due to scheduling conflicts the whole month. “The holidays approach and it’s more difficult for us to get together and have meetings and November has proven to …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT A few weeks ago the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly approved a long awaited contract for animal control along the borough road system. The service will be shared with the city, so the contract needs to be approved by the City Council. Borough Manager Bud Cassidy said the contract really only deals with small animals, like dogs and cats, …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT This weekend people will have a chance to say thank you to Coast Guard personnel in person during the annual We Applaud You appreciation dinner. The event is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Community Relations Director Summer Wood said this will be its 24th year. “And this event provides the community an opportunity to recognize the …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Things are seemingly moving ahead in a land transfer between the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and City Council. Last night the two governing bodies discussed the matter during the assembly’s work session, specifically as it pertains to compost. The city hopes to build a better quality Class A composting facility on 2.36 acres of borough land, south of …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT KMXT’s 7th annual Run the Rock race is this Saturday, but this year there is a little more incentive for folks. The 10K, half marathon and full marathon courses were recently certified by USA Track and Field, meaning race times can be used as qualifiers for other races around the country. KMXT’s Pam Foreman helped get the certification …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The new library on signal hill won’t be open for another two months, but staff members at the old building are already gearing up for the transition. Like any good move, the organization is looking to downsize a bit to make things easier during the transfer, and make room for new material in the new space. Barbara Rudio …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Kodiak City Council will meet for a regular meeting tonight, but not at the regular time. The meeting, which is normally held at 7:30 p.m., will be held at 6 p.m. so council members can make it to the Borough Assembly’s work session at 7:30 p.m. The city will make a case to the borough assembly for …