AP/Jay Barrett/KMXT The Interior Department declared the polar bear a threatened species today, saying it must be protected because of the decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne cited dramatic declines in sea ice over the last three decades and projections of continued losses. These declines, he told a news conference, mean the polar bear …
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Bears Fall in Opener 8-6
Jay Barrett/KMXT The Kodiak High School Bears baseball team kicked off the 2008 season yesterday (Monday) afternoon in Soldotna, where they fell to the Stars 8 to 6. Doug Letch is the voice of Bears baseball for KVOK radio this season, and he spoke with Jay Barrett during today’s noon news about the first game of the year and the …
Read More »Providence Looking For Solutions To Underage Drinking
Casey Kelly/KMXT Underage drinking is a problem facing many Alaskacommunities, especially in rural parts of the state.
Read More »McDonald Chosen To Continue Path Of KIBSD
Casey Kelly/KMXT Assistant Superintendent Stewart McDonald has been selected as the new superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District. The school board made the decision after a two-hour executive session last night (Monday). KMXT’s Casey Kelly has more.
Read More »Abell Reacts To Selby’s Veto
Jay Barrett/KMXT Kodiak Island Borough Mayor Jerome Selby’s veto of a resolution paying attorneys fees did not get much reaction at the work session late last week, but it’s likely to dominate Thursday night’s regular meeting.
Read More »McDonald Tapped As New KIBSD Superintendent
Casey Kelly/KMXT Assistant Superintendent Stewart McDonald has been selected as the new superintendent of the Kodiak Island Borough School District. The school board made the decision after a two-hour executive session last night (Monday).
Read More »Borough Budget Gets First Look
Jay Barrett/KMXT At Thursday’s work session, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly got its first look at the administration’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which begins in July.
Read More »City Council Approves Contract For Mill Bay Paving
Casey Kelly/KMXT The Kodiak City Council Thursday authorized a 2-point-3 million dollar contract with Brechan Enterprises for replacement paving on Mill Bay Road and pavement patching on other city streets.
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