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Casey Kelly/KMXT As the first day of school approaches later this month, the Kodiak Island Borough School District is busy hiring teachers to fill needs in different schools. But in some cases, especially at some of the village schools, teaching positions are being eliminated due to dropping enrollment. KMXT’s Casey Kelly reports.

Jay Barrett/KMXT There are some mighty big numbers associated with building a new high school in Kodiak, but they don’t all have to do with its cost. Some of them have to do with savings – like 125-thousand dollars – which is how much money can be saved every year with a new energy efficient school. Jay Barrett has more.

Casey Kelly/KMXT Kodiak High School is once again offering a summer school program this year for students with special needs. As KMXT’s Casey Kelly reports, this summer’s session is just about over, and school officials say there might be changes in store for next year’s program.

Mary Donaldson/KMXT The Baranov Museum has another event scheduled to help celebrate the Erskine House’s 200 year anniversary. Mary Donaldson has more.

Jay Barrett/KMXT The Kodiak High School football team started practice on Monday, the same day officials with the Kodiak Football League had their contract with the school district approved. Jay Barrett has more on the league and its growing need for financing.

Jay Barrett/KMXT At about 4:30 this (Thursday) morning a resident on Selief Lane shot a young female bear that was trying to get into his home. Fish and Game’s Larry Van Daele said the bear, estimated to be 3-4 years old, had gained access to a utility room where garbage was stored a couple weeks ago while the homeowner was …

Jay Barrett/KMXT Though the indictment of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens yesterday on corruption charges has been expected since his Girdwood chalet was raided one year ago, it still came as a shock when it actually happened. KMXT’s Jay Barrett has more.

Jay Barrett/KMXT Reaction from local politicians to Sen. Ted Stevens indictment had a common thread to them – that it’s a sad day for all of Alaska.

Casey Kelly/KMXT In Kodiak, home to the largest fishing fleet in the state, Senator Ted Stevens’ indictment on seven counts of making false statements is drawing mixed reaction. Some say he is innocent and will be proven so. But others are openly wondering about his involvement with the state’s seafood industry. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

Casey Kelly/KMXT In an effort to attract more funding, the Kodiak City Council has passed its 2009 state capital improvement projects list a month earlier than last year. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.