Kodiak Island Borough

  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, …

There will be a Borough Assembly meeting tonight at 6:30 pm in Borough Assembly chambers. On tonight’s agenda are three public hearings. One will address Assemblymember Scott Arndt’s proposed ordinance about the use and development standards for accessory dwelling units. Another hearing is to consider moving the Near Island Research Court Apartments, also known as Kodiak Fisheries Research Center dorms, …

The nominating period for soon-to-be available city and borough positions closed on Thursday. Here’s an overview of who’s in the running for the October 1 election.   The City of Kodiak sign at the Kodiak Island Borough Building. (Photo by Kavitha George/KMXT) City of Kodiak On the city side, the mayor’s seat, as well as two city council positions will …

The State Fire Marshal lifted the fireworks ban for Kodiak Island Borough over the weekend. Residents are now able to purchase and use fireworks until August 4. “The ban was lifted on Saturday and we have been striving to get the word out to everyone,” Borough Manager Michael Powers said over the phone Monday morning. “I do know that Chief …

Story by Kavitha George, KMXT Report and Producer. The Borough Assembly is having a regular meeting tonight. On the agenda is a public hearing for a new liquor license application for a restaurant owner hoping to set up shop near the airport. The assembly will also be reviewing the transfer of a tax foreclosed property from the borough to the …

Alaska Aerospace Corporation held a public meeting last night at the Kodiak Convention Center, to explain next steps in their Master Plan, including a policy to start making payments to the borough and state. Alaska Aerospace Corporation launch facility on Narrow Cape. (Photo courtesy of Alaska Aerospace Corporation) The policy allows the board to allocate up to 20 percent of …

Despite one voice of opposition during public comments, the Kodiak Borough Assembly voted unanimously to approve almost $160,000 in funding grants to nonprofit organizations around the island. These included the Brother Francis Shelter, at $36,000 and Senior Citizens of Kodiak at $21,000. The Kodiak Island Borough Building. (Photo by Kayla Desroches/KMXT) KMXT was also one of the recipients — the …

In addition to non-profit funding, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly will introduce a proposed ordinance to allow accessory buildings and accessory dwellings. It’s hoped the small units will help ease the local housing crunch. Also on agenda is changes to fees, a number of contracts, and filling vacant seats on borough advisory committees. A list of proposed funding amounts for …