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Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Last week the candidate filing period wrapped up for various offices in the Kodiak Island Borough, along with slots for the Kodiak City Council. The municipal election is well over a month away, on October 2, but there are some important dates that voters should keep in mind. August 31 is the last day to register to vote, …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly met Thursday night for one of their shorter meetings of the year. One of the few items on the agenda was a public hearing for an ordinance that would amend the fiscal year 2012 budget, accounting for various revenue and expenditure estimates. Assemblyman Mel Stephens voted against the ordinance, saying, among many things, …

The culvert that connects Island Lake to Mill Bay has been cleared of scores of deadfall logs and stumps. Kodiak Soil and Water Conservation staff attempted cleaning the salmon stream’s culver, which runs under Rezanof Drive East, two weeks ago, but could barely budge the logjam. Dave Kaplan says the state used heavy equipment to get the job done, and …

Floating net pens in Boy Scout Lake will house salmon fry over the winter. Brianna Gibbs/KMXT photo Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Kodiak residents driving by Boy Scout Lake may have noticed something new on the water’s surface. The lake, which is located along Rezanof Drive West, about halfway between Dead Man’s Curve and the airport, is about to become the temporary home …

Jay Barrett/KMXT The slate of candidates for various offices in the Kodiak Island Borough has been set, with seven vacancies – all in service area boards. And since there are only two candidates for two seats on the Board of Education, candidates Norm Wooten, who is seeking re-election, and Debra Kirk, who is running unopposed, are almost guaranteed election. The …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT A produce delivery system has gained popularity with some Kodiak residents, giving them access to fresh, organic produce each week. Produce distributed by Full Circle, a company based in Washington State, is shipped to Kodiak weekly and distributed to six different pick-up sites around town. More than 150 local members participate, including Sasha Keplinger, who runs the pick-up …

Jay Barrett/KMXT The board meeting of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute planned for Kodiak today has been cancelled and moved to the mainland due to the persistent fog blanketing the town – and more significantly the airport – for much of this week. The ASMI board was to meet with its Customer Advisory Panel – folks who represent some of …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Much like 4-1-1 acts as a directory for local names and businesses, 2-1-1 is a service run by United Way of Anchorage that allows callers to access information about various social services offered in their area. Representatives from United Way were in town Monday to promote and monitor the service as it pertains to Kodiak. Sue Brogan is …