The proposed 25-percent cut to education, which works out to $5.8 million is what the governor wants to cut for next fiscal year—the one beginning July 1. But Governor Dunleavy also wants to take the unprecedented action of cutting money from the current year’s budget. The one that was approved last year and on which the school district has already …

When Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed budget for the fiscal year which begins in July, many were shocked to see the massive cuts. Among impacts in Kodiak are: A 25-percent cut to education, which works out to $5.8 million less than the current year’s budget $1.7 million cut in Raw Fish Taxes A 41-percent cut overall for the University of …

Our guests this week were Jill Bunting, co-founder and board member, and Shawn Olsen, board member of Kodiak Area Mentor Program (KAMP).  People who would like to become a mentor can attend training on Saturday, February 16 or can call 486-2919. Anyone who would like the help of a mentor can call the same number. Find out more at KodiakMentor.org. …

Alaska’s schools, universities, health care programs and ferry system all would see huge spending cuts under a new budget proposed this morning by Republican Governor Mike Dunleavy. The spending plan would overhaul major government functions and eliminate specific programs and services. Dunleavy says the cuts are needed to balance the state budget while paying out larger Permanent Fund dividend checks …

Admiral says Coast Guard is deeply saddened. A Coast Guard member from the Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro was found unresponsive and later declared dead while the Kodiak cutter was in Dutch Harbor on Sunday. Seaman Ethan Kelch, was a 19-year-old from Virginia, according to a Coast Guard press release. USCG Cutter Douglas Munro Photo wikipedia.org A search was launched …

This weekend, Jan. 25-26, the KHS Drama Club ShakesBears, coached by Jared Griffin, made another dramatic statement at a large Drama, Debate, and Forensics (DDF) tournament in Anchorage, placing in multiple events, and outperforming 11 other Anchorage and southcentral schools in drama categories. In their second tournament this year, Kodiak sent 12 actors in 5 different events to the tournament. …

Recognizing the significant impact of the government shutdown on Kodiak Island’s Coast Guard servicemembers, Alaska Native Corporations with ties to the island collectively donated $28,500 to help Coast Guard families in need. More than 1,000 enlisted Coast Guard servicemembers on Kodiak Island were working without pay due to the shutdown. Six corporations donated: Koniag, Afognak Native Corporation, Ouzinkie and Katmai …

Fishermen are always on the alert for ways to do their job better, faster and safer. When some enterprising fisherman finds a new piece of equipment or technique that accomplishes all of the above, word spreads through the fleet. One item that has made a difference is a piece of electronics gear that the FCC recently told fishermen they could not …

The partial federal shutdown is putting strain on some Alaska Native Tribes and tribal organizations. Some are dipping into reserves in order to pay for services that the federal government usually covers. KBBI’s Renee Gross explains.   Federally recognized tribes in Alaska are missing some payments from the federal government during the partial shutdown. Tribes are eligible for funding through …

A member of the Dunleavy administration is accused of lying to the state legislature during a recent confirmation hearing. Gov. Mike Dunleavy appointed John Quick as the state’s new commissioner of the Department of Administration in late November. Quick claims on his resume he was an owner and investor in a number of businesses in Washington State. However, the owner …