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A C-130 did a pratice landing on the new runway extension in Old Harbor on Monday, August 6. (Photo Courtesy of Old Harbor Native Corporation) Tuesday, August 7 is a big day for the Kodiak Island village of Old Harbor. The community is holding a ribbon cutting for an airport extension that has been in the works for five years. The …

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT A new runway in Old Harbor should prove to be a win-win situation for both the village residents and federal government. The runway will allow larger planes to access the village, and provide crucial training for the U.S. military. Fred Brooks is the tribal administrator for the Old Harbor Tribal Council and said the construction qualifies for the …