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Davis Hovey/KMXTA hydroponic farmer on the island community of Ouzinkie, with a population of roughly 110, grows and gives away produce to residents year round. School children tend a second, smaller hydroponic operation of their own. And the city government now owns dozens of hens to provide eggs.It’s a growing level of local food security, in a state that imports about 95% of its food from the Lower 48. -
Davis Hovey/KMXTKodiak Island’s main landfill is estimated to run out of space in the next two decades. The borough is in the process of updating its regional solid waste management plan and that includes preparing for what happens next.
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Sept. 3 marks the beginning of the Mill Bay Road rebuild project which will be completed in coordination with Brechan Construction and the City of Kodiak Public Works Department. -
Many people waiting to get into Emerald Heights are currently living in single family homes around town and some say giving senior residents a way to downsize will create more housing options for other families. -
The ship began service in 1964 and has become an icon for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Kodiak held a block party for her diamond anniversary with officials sharing updates about her replacement. -
The truck is being driven by Maria Wood, the youngest in her family at 16 years old. It's her first year driving it and running the business. -
Kodiak Island Housing Authority estimates roughly 75 more homes are needed just for families who have household incomes above $100,000. The local housing shortage, and its solution, are multi-faceted. -
Kodiak State Parks, under the state Department of Natural Resources, was able to hire more employees for the summer season. That’s despite staffing gaps and high turnover in the last year. -
A new television series about Alaska premiered on July 11. It's focused on big brown bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve with narration from a well-known New Zealand comedian and actor. -
Based on a recent rental market survey from the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the median rent in Kodiak this year is $1,450. That’s 20.83% higher than last year’s average rent. -
On June 13 the Kodiak City Council committed to sell city-owned lots where at least ten homes could be built, in order to support RurAL CAP’s mutual self-help housing program. -
Old Harbor is a village on the southeastern end of Kodiak Island. KMXT Photojournalist Brian Venua visited for a day to learn about the community.
