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The Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting of May 17, 2012

At its Regular Meeting of May 17, 2012, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took the Following Actions: PROCLAIMED May 21 Through May 28, 2012,...

A Day to Remember in Kodiak

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Kodiak marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above Self

This week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of...

The Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting of May 3, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

At its Regular Meeting of May 3, 2012, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took the Following Actions: PRESENTED the Student of the Month Award for May 2012 to Leila Pyle, a Junior...

Borough Assembly Joint Work Session Meeting Agenda for April 17, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Joint work sessions are informal meetings of the City Council and Borough Assembly where elected officials discuss issues that affect both City and Borough governments and...

Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for April 19, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for April 19, 2012

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting Of April 5, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of April 5, 2012 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Whale Fest Kodiak 2012

from:Whale Fest Kodiak

Schedule: Pre Festival: Tuesday April 10,2012: 12:30-1:00pm:"Talk of the Rock” will feature Kate Wynne & Stacy Studebaker discussing Kodiak whales (KMXT, 100.1 FM) ...

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda For April 5, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for April 5, 2012

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting of March 15, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

At its Regular Meeting of March 15, 2012, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took the Following Actions: PRESENTED the Employee of the Year Award to Martha Barnett, Interpretive...

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for March 15, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

1. Invocation 2. Pledge Of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval Of Agenda and Consent 5. Approval Of Minutes - None. 6. Awards And Presentations A. Employee of the Year Award...

Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of March 1 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda For March 1, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view "Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda For March 1, 2012"

City Council – Borough Assembly Joint Work Session Agenda for February 28, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Public Comments (limited to 3 minutes each) Agenda Items 1. Fisheries Report and Overview of Fisheries Issues and Regulations– Denby Lloyd 2. Lake Nutrient Enrichment...

Agenda Packets For The Joint Work Session With The School Board And Assembly Work Session For February 9, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Agenda packets for the Joint Work Session with the School Board and Assembly Work Session scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2012 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough...

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting Of February 2, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of February 2, 2012 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for February 2, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for February 2, 2012

Assembly Newsletter for The Regular Meeting of January 19, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter for The Regular Meeting of January 19, 2012

Assembly Newsletter - January 5, 2012 Regular Meeting

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of January 5, 2012, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Kodiak, Alaska with AmericanTowns Kodiak Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Kodiak Island County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Kodiak organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Kodiak is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Kodiak

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Kodiak area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Kodiak in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Alaska is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

Assembly Packets For The Work Session Of December 29, 2011, And The Regular Meeting Of January 5, 2012

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets for the work session of December 29, 2011, and the regular meeting of January 5, 2012, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website

An Invitation to our Kodiak Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Kodiak, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Alaska

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alaska Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for December 15, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Agenda: 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk ( ) are considered to be routine and...

The Assembly Packets For The Work Session Of December 8, 2011, And The Regular Meeting Of December 15, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets for the work session of December 8, 2011, and the regular meeting of December 15, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting Of December 1, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of December 1, 2011, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Kodiak Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting Of November 3, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of November 3, 2011, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

The Power of a Single Vote - Kodiak Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Kodiak elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

The Assembly Packets For The Work Session Of October 27, 2011, And The Regular Meeting Of November 3, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets For The Work Session of October 27, 2011, And The Regular Meeting of November 3, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website

Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of October 20, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of October 20, 2011

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alaska AK

Alaska Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alaska. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Kodiak and across the country. With...

The Assembly Packets For The Work Session Of October 13, 2011, And The Regular Meeting Of October 20, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets for the work session of October 13, 2011, and the regular meeting of October 20, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting of October 6, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting of October 6, 2011

Assembly Newsletter for the Special Meeting of September 19, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter for the Special Meeting of September 19, 2011

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting Of September 15, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting Of September 15, 2011

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Special Meeting Agenda for September 19, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

1. Roll Call 2. Citizens Comments (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker) 3. Consideration Of Matters In The Call For The Special Meeting A. Contract No. FY2010-20C Chiniak...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alaska AK

We have the best Alaska apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alaska. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

City Council Joint Work Session Agenda For September 13, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the City Council Joint Work Session Agenda For September 13, 2011.

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for September 15, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for September 15, 2011.

Assembly Newsletter - Regular Meeting Of September 1, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

At its Regular Meeting of September 1, 2011, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took the Following Actions: PROCLAIMED September 11, 2011 as “National Moment of Remembrance”...

Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the special meeting of August 25, 2011 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

The Assembly Packets For The Work Session Of August 25, 2011, And The Regular Meeting Of September 1, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly packets for the work session of August 25, 2011, and the regular meeting of September 1, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Back to School for Kodiak - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Kodiak! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Special Meeting Agenda

from:City of Kodiak

1. Roll Call 2. Citizens Comments (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker) 3. Consideration Of Matters In The Call For The Special Meeting A. Resolution No. FY2012-08 Designating...

Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of August 4, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of August 4, 2011, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for August 4, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for August 4, 2011.

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Work Session Agenda for July 28, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Work Session Agenda for July 28, 2011.

Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of July 21, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of July 21, 2011.

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda for July 21, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

1. Invocation 2. Pledge Of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval Of Agenda And Consent Agenda All items listed with an asterisk ( ) are considered to be routine and...

Assembly Newsletter For The Regular Meeting Of July 7, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of July 7, 2011 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Assembly Newsletter for the Special Meeting of June 9, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Click here to view the Assembly Newsletter for the Special Meeting of June 9, 2011

Assembly Agenda For Special Meeting and Work Session of June 9 and the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets for the the Special Meeting and Work Session of June 9, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2011 are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough...

Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of May 19, 2011, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Assembly Agenda For The May 12, 2011 Work Session and May 19, 2011 Regular Meeting

from:City of Kodiak

The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly May 12 work session agenda and May 19 regular meeting agenda are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Kodiak Crab Festival 2011

Schedule: Wednesday,May 25,2011: Senior Citizens Art Show - Art show featuring senior citizen artist at the Senior Center located 302 Erskine Ave. Art Show throughout the month of...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's Hearts

Bob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his...

Assembly Packets For The April 28, 2011 Work Session And May 5, 2011 Regular Meeting

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets for the Work Session of April 28, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of May 5, 2011

AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His Town

Stanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the Inupiat

Caroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to...

Assembly Packets For The April 14, 2011 Work Session And April 21, 2011 Regular Meeting

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets for the 4/14/2011 work session and 4/21/2011 regular meeting are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the Surf

This week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save...

Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2011, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Assembly Packet for the Special Work Session of April 12, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packet for the Special Work Session of April 12, 2011, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows Community

Gail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ...

Make a difference in Kodiak! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Kodiak area and around the...

Assembly Packets for the Work Session of March 31, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Packets for the Work Session of March 31, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Whale Fest Kodiak 2011

from:Whale Fest Kodiak

Schedule: Friday April 8,2011: 6:00 - 8:00pm Artist’s Reception in conjunction with the Sea Shanties. Sea Shanties will be sung by St. Innocent’s Academy. Hors d’oeuvres and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping Soldiers

Dorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of...

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Newsletter - March 18, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

At its Regular Meeting of March 17, 2011, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took the Following Actions: PRESENTED the Kodiak Beautification Awards for a Business Award to Fir...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for Women

Lisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and Sponsors

With the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah...

Assembly Agendas for the Work Session of March 15, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Agendas for the Work Session of March 15, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

Assembly Newsletter for March 3, 2011 Regular Meeting

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of March 3, 2011, is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for Animals

Mike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them....

AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves Lives

Something didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the...

Assembly Packets - February 24 WS and March 3 RM

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly packets for the Work Session of February 24, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated Airman

In honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and...

AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin Bieber

You don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

Assembly Packets - January 27 WS and February 3 RM

from:City of Kodiak

The Assembly packets for the Work Session of January 27, 2011, and the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2011, are now available on the Kodiak Island Borough website.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing...

Kodiak Island Borough Assembly - City Council Joint Work Session Agenda for January 25, 2011

from:City of Kodiak

Public Comments (limited to 3 minutes each) Agenda Items 1. School Crossing Guard 2. Landfill Expansion – Leachate/Sludge 3. Joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee 4....