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Erik Wander/KMXT With Kodiak City Manager Linda Freed set to retire at the end of April, the city has begun the process of finding her replacement in the hope of filling the post by the time she steps down. KMXT’s Erik Wander has more.

Erik Wander/KMXT Kodiak residents in need of firewood for the winter season may have only one option this year. Peter Olsen, who started Kodiak Wood Fuels in October, is entering his first winter season in the firewood business, but few areas of the island remain for people to cut their own firewood. KMXT’s Erik Wander has more.

Erik Wander/KMXT Kodiak Kenai Cable Company Chief Operating Officer Brian Kincaid was one of the four stranded workers rescued from the 2,800-foot peak of Sheratin Mountain early Tuesday morning by Kodiak Island Search and Rescue in conjunction with the Alaska State Troopers. Kincaid talked to KMXT of his trying experiences on the mountain.

This week on Talk of The Rock, host Mike Murray talks with Executive Director Toby Sullivan about upcoming events with the Kodiak Maritime History Museu.

This week on Talk of The Rock, host Mike Murray talks with Executive Director Toby Sullivan about upcoming events with the Kodiak Maritime History Museu.

Jay Barrett/KMXT Direct deposits of the first round of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill payments started hitting bank accounts Monday morning, and should be wrapped up tonight, and paper checks should be in the mail by the end of the week. KMXT’s Jay Barrett has more:

Erik Wander/KMXT Four technicians, stranded on the 2,800-foot peak of Sheratin Mountain, 10 miles west of Kodiak City, were rescued early this (Tuesday) morning. Rescuers arrived with warm clothing, food and shelter and then led the men down the mountain to safety. KMXT’s Erik Wander has more.

Anne Hillman/KUCB The state’s Marine Transportation Advisory Board is recommending increased ferry service to southwest Alaska from Kodiak to Unalaska. Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference leaders met with the board on Monday, and urged the board to increase service to the region from once to twice a month during the summer.