Erik Wander/KMXT In the wake of President Obama’s signing of the economic stimulus package in Washington, D.C. last week, Alaska lawmakers continue to grapple with what it will mean to the state and just how much of the 789-billion-dollars Alaska can expect to see. On Tuesday, Kodiak’s State House Representative Alan Austerman discussed the issued, saying it was too soon …

Erik Wander/KMXT CNN reported Sunday that a Seattle man has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly sinking his own cabin cruiser, because of financial burdens and the frustration with maintaining the vessel. It turns out the man is a petty officer and electronics technician for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, who is stationed aboard the Miller Freeman, a …

Erik Wander/KMXT The Kodiak Racquetball League at the Teen Center wrapped up its week-long annual Valentine’s tournament over the weekend. The tournament featured men and women, of all skill levels, from beginner to expert. Men and women competed in three divisions and doubles.

Erik Wander/KMXT Last week, members of Kodiak’s two ruling governments hosted the annual Kodiak legislative seafood reception in Juneau. They also had a chance to meet with the governor and Kodiak’s state delegation.

Erik Wander/KMXT The Kodiak Island Borough’s lobbyist recently released a report to the Assembly detailing Governor Palin’s deficit and budget reductions and how they affect Kodiak state funding requests. Borough manager Rick Gifford said the report, released to the public February 10th and currently available on the borough’s web site, is always subject to change, given the uncertain nature of …

Erik Wander/KMXT Legendary blues guitarist Walter Trout is in Kodiak for two shows at the Rendezvous Bar and Grill Thursday and Friday nights. Trout, who has performed with Canned Heat and John Mayall, among many other renowned groups and musicians, is making his second visit to Kodiak.

Erik Wander/KMXT At the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly regular meeting Thursday evening, assembly members took up the issue of Kodiak rancher Omar Stratman’s appeal for an Amicus Brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in his battle over land with a local Native group. Stratman’s contesting of Leisnoi Incorporated’s right to approximately 115,000 acres of land dates back to 1976, when …

Erik Wander/KMXT It appears an improperly installed thumb latch on a luggage panel and a missing guard are to blame for a door that swung open on a chartered Servant Air flight from Kodiak last year. The plane subsequently went into a nosedive and crashed into the bay just off the end of the runway. This, according to a National …

Erik Wander/KMXT A Coast Guardsman stationed in Kodiak received the Coast Guard’s newest honor during an informal ceremony in Kodiak when he was named "Master Cutterman." While many members of the Coast Guard wear the cutterman’s insignia, which represents five years of sea service, the title of master cutterman is awarded to those having served more than 20 years at …

Erik Wander/KMXT At the Kodiak City Council regular meeting on Thursday evening, the Kodiak Island Convention and Visitors Bureau presented a report on the recently completed cruise ship public forum held in October. The brief presentation took place during the "citizens to be heard" portion of the meeting.