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Jennifer Canfield/KMXT Kodiak Island Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Janet Buckingham has an optimistic outlook on tourism in Kodiak despite recently learning that the cruise operator Holland America is cutting some visits to the island. Buckingham addressed the Kodiak City Council last night during its work session.

Jay Barrett/KMXT The president of both the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and the Morning Rotary Club has been appointed to a seat on the Alaska Aerospace Corporation board of directors. Lindsey Knight, who owns and operates the Kodiak Athletic Club, was appointed Friday by Governor Sean Parnell. Knight was appointed as a representative of the private business sector and as …

John McDonald hours before his ferry departure. Jennifer Canfield photo Jennifer Canfield/KMXT Only two days after graduating from Kodiak High School, John McDonald boarded the ferry Tustumena with his bike and just enough gear to make his trip to Key West, Florida a little more comfortable. McDonald won’t be traveling cross-country like the rest of us might, by plane or …

Jennifer Canfield/KMXT This week’s guest is recent Kodiak High School graduate John McDonald. McDonald embarked on the trip of a lifetime this morning when he boarded a ferry bound for Homer. From Homer he will travel to Whittier and then to Belligham where he will start his America Bike Tour. KMXT interviewed McDonald late last night just hours before his …

Jennifer Canfield/KMXT This week’s guest is recent Kodiak High School graduate John McDonald. McDonald embarked on the trip of a lifetime this morning when he boarded a ferry bound for Homer. From Homer he will travel to Whittier and then to Belligham where he will start his America Bike Tour. KMXT interviewed McDonald late last night just hours before his …

Jay Barrett/KMXT Commercial salmon fishing in Alaska is often a family affair, with kids joining parents onboard. There is a problem that pops up though, with very young children and the requirement for immersion or survival suits for everyone onboard a commercial fishing boat. Ken Lawrenson, the commercial fishing safety coordinator in Juneau says the Coast Guard is aware of …

Jennifer Canfield/KMXT The Kodiak Island Borough School District paid tribute to 11 employees last night for their decades of service to Kodiak’s students. The district recognized eight employees for 25 years of service and three more for 30 years of service. KMXT’s Jennifer Canfield produced this sound collage of Assistant Superintendent Marilyn Davidson honoring each of the employees at last …

Jennifer Canfield/KMXT Last night’s school board meeting was the last for Finance Director Luke Fulp. Fulp has accepted the position of Chief Business Officer with the Mat-Su Borough School District.