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This week brought some confusion to the process of reopening businesses in Alaska. On Wednesday, a new state health mandate preempted local authority over how the reopening process would happen, but less than 24 hours later, the state returned control to local decision-makers. As of Friday, the state authorized restaurants, retail stores and other service businesses to reopen with some …

On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we talk to executive director Sarah Phillips, from the Chamber of Commerce, and executive director Aimee Williams, from Discover Kodiak, about how local businesses are continuing to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss a new survey to measure the hit to Kodiak’s economy, and what residents can do to help keep local …

Both the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Discover Kodiak are closed, in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the community. However, as both organizations explained on today’s edition of The Lowdown, they’re still working to support local businesses, many of whom are struggling during the pandemic. Sarah Phillips, executive director at the Chamber, said that while their …

On today’s edition of The Lowdown, we talked to executive directors Sarah Phillips, from the Chamber of Commerce, and Aimee Williams from Discover Kodiak. Even though both offices are closed, Phillips and Williams are still working to support local businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Chamber is offering help with applying for federal small business loans. Discover Kodiak is …

Concerns over the coronavirus has prompted the rescheduling of Alaska’s longest running fisheries trade show. The 41st annual ComFish Alaska, hosted by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, will be held in mid-September instead of later this month.   KMXT’s Maggie Wall spoke with Chamber Executive Director Sarah Phillips Wednesday night about the change of dates.   Click arrow below to …

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Coast Guard Appreciation dinner on Friday evening. The Chamber’s executive director Sarah Phillips says its a way to applaud Coast Guard personnel for their service to Kodiak. “Kodiak wouldn’t be the same without our Coast Guard personnel,” Phillips said. “We always have that knowledge and understanding that they’re there for us, that …

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce is rallying the community around the KFC/Taco Bell, after owner Debbie Rohrer announced last week that the restaurant would be closing. The Chamber is putting out a call for letters from the community in support of KFC/Taco Bell. They’re planning to send the letters to KFC and Taco Bell’s parent corporation, Yum! Brands. “Naturally when we …

Crab Fest is coming up, and for many, that calls to mind memories of Bruin Burgers, funnel cakes, or fried turkey legs. But for the vendors producing those fried goodies, the upcoming festival also represents the need to make fire safety upgrades to their booths. Tacos 49 truck at Crab Fest 2017. (Photo by Kayla Desroches/KMXT) Updated state fire code …