Rear Admiral Gene Brooks, commander of Coast Guard operations in Alaska, addresses the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Munro Thursday. The entire crew of the Munro was honored with the Unit Commendation award for their participation in the rescue of the crew of the Alaska Ranger, which sank Easter morning in the Bering Sea. The aviation crews from two …

Casey Kelly/KMXT Underage drinking is a problem facing many Alaskacommunities, especially in rural parts of the state.

Casey Kelly/KMXT Assistant Superintendent Stewart McDonald has been selected as the new superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District. The school board made the decision after a two-hour executive session last night (Monday). KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

Casey Kelly/KMXT Assistant Superintendent Stewart McDonald has been selected as the new superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District. The school board made the decision after a two-hour executive session last night (Monday).

Casey Kelly/KMXT The Kodiak City Council Thursday authorized a 2-point-3 million dollar contract with Brechan Enterprises for replacement paving on Mill Bay Road and pavement patching on other city streets.

{audio}images/stories/mp3/gearshop12may.mp3″] Casey Kelly/KMXT A group of local fishermen are looking to construct a warehouse and gear shop on Near Island. But the project hinges on the city council approving the sale of property to them. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

Casey Kelly/KMXT Kodiak High School’s boys and girls track squads both won the Kodiak Tri-Invitational over the weekend against visiting teams from Juneau-Douglas and Palmer. The boys had 171 points to Palmer’s 145, and Juneau’s 99. The girls had 178 points to beat second place Juneau’s 157 and third place Palmer with 80.

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{audio}images/stories/mp3/tad_policy_8_may.mp3″] The Kodiak Island Borough Board of Education will adhere to, but not fully support, a new statewide policy regarding tobacco, drug and alcohol abuse by students participating in extracurricular activities. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

{audio}images/stories/mp3/080508.historic_kodiak_book.mp3″] The Kodiak Historical Society will soon release a new book honoring the building that currently houses the Baranov Museum in downtown Kodiak. Written by Sue Jeffrey and edited by Mark Schreiter, “A Legacy Built to Last: Kodiak’s Russian American Magazin,” will soon be available at the museum and perhaps other retail outlets. Jay Barrett spoke with Historical Society Executive …