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Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Alaska Forum on the Environment is coming up in February and will feature presenters from all over the state, including Kodiak. Tom Pogson is the director of marine programs and outreach for the Kodiak Island Trails Network and will be presenting at this year’s forum. He said the meetings typically draw more than 4,000 people and focus …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The first item on the Kodiak City Council’s work session agenda this week is a fitting one, considering where the council will be meeting. Tonight the council will gather in the multi-purpose room at the Kodiak Public Library and hear an update on the Kodiak Public Library Association’s capital campaign. The city will also review its prioritized federal …

Jay Barrett/KMXT The Alaska Board of Fisheries wrapped up its Kodiak area meetings on Friday afternoon at the Harbor Convention Center. KMXT’s Jay Barrett spoke with board Chairman Karl Johnstone about some of the decisions that came out of the meeting, and how the meeting schedule may change in the future. Johnstone cited the closure of trawling in the Shelikof …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT There have been a lot of changes at the Alutiiq Museum this past year. A number of long-time staff members said goodbye in 2013, and the museum continues to welcome new faces to its staff and board of directors. Cristina Faiella is the museums newest employee these days. She started her role as gallery manager last week and …

Jay Barrett/KMXT Eight Kodiak wrestlers took individual titles in the 37th annual Robin Hervey Tournament in Kodiak, leading the Bears to the team title as well. Kodiak racked up 197 points, while West Anchorage was second with 154. Bartlett was third with 114, Dimond followed with 109 and Eagle River brought up the rear with 106 points. The Bears’ champions …

After sitting empty for a number of years, crews began the demolition of the old Kodiak Police Station earlier this week. Nicole Clark photo

Jay Barrett/KMXT The 37th annual Robin Hervey Wrestling Tournament is taking place here in Kodiak today and tomorrow. Kodiak will host Dimond, West Anchorage, Eagle River and Bartlett, with many top ranked wrestlers competing. Kodiak alone has eight wrestlers ranked in the top 6 in Alaska, including two at number one in their respective weight classes, Kerry Powers and Leo …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Tomorrow night the Kodiak community will have a chance to hear classical piano, probably as it’s never heard it before. Classical Pianist Alpin Hong is in town this week as part of the Kodiak Arts Council’s performing arts series and will perform at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium. Hong is a world-renowned musician, who takes a modern day …