Mary Donaldson/KMXT Nonprofits in Kodiak are excited about a new way to bring in funding for their organizations. As KMXT reported last week, Permanent Fund Dividend applicants will be able to donate part of their annual check from the state to the nonprofit organization of their choice. Mary Donaldson has this update:

Mary Donaldson/KMXT The Alaska chapter of the American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners of its 43rd annual Frank Maier High School Design Competition, including two Kodiak High School Seniors. Mary Donaldson has more.

Casey Kelly/KMXT The North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Advisory Panel, meeting in Kodiak Tuesday, took up the issue of Bering Sea crab. Panel members received a report from the council’s crab committee, which is looking at making changes to the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands Crab Rationalization program. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

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Mary Donaldson/KMXT A Kodiak resident is gearing up for a race that will raise awareness for a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, and only three Alaskans statewide. Mary Donaldson has more.

Casey Kelly/KMXT The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is meeting in Kodiak this week. The council’s Advisory Panel and Scientific and Statistical Committee started meeting Monday, while the council itself will get together for the first time Wednesday. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

The complete interview with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. In addition to the items covered in the story, Jay Barrett also spoke to her about offshore aquaculture, Hugo Chavez supplying heating oil to Alaskans, her colleagues Ted Stevens and Don Young, and her relationship with Governor Sarah Palin.

Mary Donaldson/KMXT Recent developments in the discovery of toxic chemicals on the U.S. Coast Guard base in Kodiak brought to light new health hazards in some of their buildings. Mary Donaldson has more.

Mary Donaldson/KMXT A house bill that will benefit nonprofit organizations has been recently signed into law by Governor Palin. Mary Donaldson has more.