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Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The new library on signal hill won’t be open for another two months, but staff members at the old building are already gearing up for the transition. Like any good move, the organization is looking to downsize a bit to make things easier during the transfer, and make room for new material in the new space. Barbara Rudio …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Kodiak City Council will meet for a regular meeting tonight, but not at the regular time. The meeting, which is normally held at 7:30 p.m., will be held at 6 p.m. so council members can make it to the Borough Assembly’s work session at 7:30 p.m. The city will make a case to the borough assembly for …

Fishing vessels fuel up at Petro Marine Services’ new fuel dock in the Near Island Channel. Jay Barrett/KMXT photo Jay Barrett/KMXT Mariners might have noticed quite a few upgrades at Petro Marine Services Kodiak facility in the Near Island Channel when it reopened last week. The fuel dock had been closed for exactly one month for something more than a …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Chef Joel Chenet is known for his elaborate dinners and gourmet catering. But this weekend he’ll be cooking for a cause rather close to his heart, with a meaningful menu. Chenet said his good friend, Herman Squartsoff, was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer, and it seemed only right to hold a fundraising dinner on his behalf. “The Squartsoff …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT As far as capital wish lists go, the city has a relatively small one. The four item capital improvement projects list was one of many topics of conversation during last night’s city council work session. Kodiak’s Representative Alan Austerman and Senator Gary Stevens were also present during the work session and offered legislative insights on the city’s proposed …

John and Diane Lovejoy had never been to Kodiak before, but when they visited this August, they were coming home. John’s mother is Alexandra Kashevaroff, daughter of Father Andrew Kashevaroff. If you have lived in Kodiak, the last name is likely familiar. Kashevaroff Mountain, Kashevaroff Road, Kashevaroff Villa, monuments behind the Holy Resurrection Cathedral– the family was prominent enough to …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Last week the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly approved another in a long and expensive series of change orders for the landfill expansion project. The order included four big changes, including relocating the leachate collection line. Borough Manager Bud Cassidy said the line was originally designed to be under cell two of the landfill, but it will be relocated …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT It will be a busy night for the Kodiak City Council. The council will discuss a number of topics during tonight’s work session, including its capital improvement projects list and composting. Like the borough, the city submits an annual wish list to the governor and state legislature. The hope is to get a share of the state’s capital …