“We’re going to do what we can, but we need to stabilize our budget,” said Cyndy Mika, the district's superintendent. Main and North Star Elementary schools are both on the chopping block — the Board of Education will make a decision on Jan. 20.

Gov. Dunleavy released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 at a press conference on Dec. 12, which would give the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute $10 million spread out over three years. That’s after he vetoed similar funding included in last fiscal year’s budget.

Kodiak’s largest seafood processing plant has a new owner. The sale from Trident Seafoods to Pacific Seafood comes about two months after the companies announced a deal was in the works and over a year since Trident announced it would sell its Kodiak assets.

No injuries or structure damage were reported. Alaska Department of Transportation crews dug out 10 total dump truck loads of material.

The Alaska Board of Fisheries has tweaked some regulations related to trawl bycatch in the Prince William Sound pollock fishery. It was part of just one agenda item at the group’s meeting in Cordova from Dec. 12-16. But some wanted the board to go further and completely close the only state managed pollock trawl fishery in Alaska.

The Harbor Lights Boat Parade, organized by the Kodiak Maritime Museum, is one of the Kodiak's most popular annual events. Hundreds, if not thousands of spectators line the town's shorelines to watch boats decorated with lights sail by. KMXT Photojournalist Brian Venua shares some of the highlights from the 2024 parade.

The school in Chiniak, near the eastern end of Kodiak’s road system, hasn’t had running water for about a month. It’s currently relying on water shipped in on trucks to stay open. It’s costing the school district thousands while they wait for a permanent fix.

Christmas is less than two weeks away, and many Kodiak residents have begun putting up Christmas trees. And while some may opt for a plastic tree, there are several options for anyone looking for a real fir or spruce this season.

The indictment comes after about a month-long investigation from Alaska State Troopers. The incident occurred at a popular recreation area after a 55-gallon fuel drum was thrown into a fire, causing five teens to be medevaced to Anchorage for severe burns.

The highly contagious bacteria, known to spread via coughing and sneezing, can last for around 10 weeks and is particularly harmful for infants and pregnant women. The district is encouraging any kids with a cough to see a doctor as soon as possible and tell them they may have been exposed.