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Casey Kelly/KMXT Recent data suggests that while Japan and other Asian markets continue to lead the way for importing Alaska seafood, the rest of the world is quickly catching up, especially the countries that make up the European Union. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is trying to take advantage of Europeans’ interest in Alaska fish by bringing journalists from the …

Casey Kelly/KMXT The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly has accepted the recommendations of its Solid Waste Advisory Board for long-term solid waste collection and disposal services, as well as a solid waste management plan prepared for the borough by Bell and Associates. Now, the borough is getting ready to solicit bids for the collection of trash. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

Jay Barrett/KMXT The Kodiak High School cross-country team had a good showing at the Skyview Invitational over the weekend in Soldotna. More than 800 runners from around the state gathered at the Tsalteshi (salt-esh-ee) Trails for the first large meet of the year. Once again, Kodiak’s Trevor Dunbar has established himself as the runner to beat, winning the boys’ race …

Casey Kelly/KMXT Voters in Kodiak will decide in October whether or not the community should get a new high school. The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly last night (Thursday) voted to put a 115-million dollar bond initiative on the municipal election ballot. But even the project’s most ardent supporters admit it will be tough sell. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.

Mary Donaldson/KMXT The Alaska Airlines team at the Kodiak State Airport is joining a company-wide program to reduce their carbon footprint. Mary Donaldson has more.

Casey Kelly/KMXT Kodiak College is gearing up for walk-in registration next week and the start of fall classes the following week. KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more about what’s going on on campus.

Casey Kelly/KMXT From KMXT in Kodiak, this is the Alaska Fisheries Report. Coming up this week…

Mary Donaldson/KMXT The Kodiak High School Volleyball team started practicing August 11th and will be having their first region games next week. Mary Donaldson has more.