Today is Day 9 of an appeal being heard in Anchorage in the case of a Kodiak man convicted more than five years ago of killing two co-workers at the Kodiak Communication Station located on Anton Larsen Bay Road. Click link below to hear Maggie Wall’s report.   Jury selection for the retrial for James Michael Wells began Sept. 9. …

A Japanese research vessel with a history of alleged whaling violations was in Kodiak over the weekend. The Yushin Maru No. 2 was tied up at the Ferry Dock early Saturday. The large blue ship had the word “Research” painted in white on its side and carried a banner of the International Whaling Commission. Numerous videos on YouTube, many posted …

A video discussion group meets each Monday evening in September to discuss the challenges facing those who raise another’s child. How do you balance your needs with those of the kids? Where to turn for help? You are not alone, others want to lighten your load.   Kinship Care describes when a family member, often a grandparent, raises another’s’ child. …

  While Kodiak students tested better than the state average, overall scores show nearly 60 percent of Kodiak Island Borough School District students tested below or far below proficient in both math and English.   “And we just received our peak scores, which is a statewide accountability testing. And it shows that we’re slightly above the state average, but generally, …

Despite the lack of rain this summer Kodiak’s water-fed electric source—Terror Lake—has held up fine, in large part because it started the summer with plenty of water, according to Kodiak Electric Association President and CEO Darron Scott. A lack of precipitation should be even less of a problem in the future because of a new water diversion project which will …

  Our guests are Kodiak Island Borough School District Superintendent Larry LeDoux and Assistant Superintendent Beth Cole. We look at what’s new this year, school enrollment, the PEAKS assessments and other topics that affect students, parents and teachers.   Kodiak Island Borough School District Superintendent Larry LeDoux. KMXT/Maggie Wall.   Kodiak Island Borough School District Assistant Superintendent Beth Cole. KMXT/Maggie …

When the Board of Fisheries moved its Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting from Kenai to Anchorage it took a lot of people by surprise, among those the folks in Kenai. A recent report by the Alaska ombudsman finds that the Board of Fish actions violated the state’s open meeting law. A familiar name in the fishing industry had his catch …

The US Navy’s dock landing ship USS Comstock pulled into port on Tuesday morning for a four-day visit. The ship is taking part in a special Arctic training being held this month in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The training, Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE) 2019 is designed to ensure navy ships and personnel have experience responding …

Mariculture is a growth industry with kelp and seaweed from saltwater farms being sold for food, healthcare items, and a wide range of cutting edge products. And commercial shellfish farms are a thriving industry in several regions of coastal Alaska. Those interested in learning more about local mariculture or who are considering getting into the business may want to attend …

The Alaska Marine Highway has posted its winter schedule that covers travel from Oct. 1 thru April 30. The way fares are determined has changed and will vary depending on availability, timing of purchase, and other factors. For instance, the price of a ticket will become more expensive as the ship fills up and there are fewer openings left, fares …