AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Kodiak Alaska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:12:18 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Assembly newsletter for the regular meeting of November 5, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-newsletter-november-5-2009-232415 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-newsletter-november-5-2009-232415 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Assembly Work Session Packet for October 29, 2009 and the Regular Meeting Packet for November 5, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-agenda-and-packets-october-27-2009-229356 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-agenda-and-packets-october-27-2009-229356 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Alaska (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/portlions/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-kodiak-island-county-227394 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/portlions/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-kodiak-island-county-227394 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Assembly Newsletter for October 23, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/october-23-2009-newsletter-225793 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/october-23-2009-newsletter-225793 Government and Politics Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Assembly Agenda for the Work Session of October 8, 2009 and for the Regular Meeting of October 15, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/work-session-and-regular-meeting-agendas-october-6-2009-219869 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/work-session-and-regular-meeting-agendas-october-6-2009-219869 Government and Politics Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click Here The Assembly Newsletter for the special meeting of September 24, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-special-meeting-newsletter-september-24-2009-217038 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-special-meeting-newsletter-september-24-2009-217038 Government and Politics Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Assembly Newsletter for the regular meeting of September 3, 2009 is now available on the Kodiak Island Borough... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-newsletter-september-4-2009-211763 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-newsletter-september-4-2009-211763 Government and Politics Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Assembly packets for the work session of August 27, 2009 and the regular meeting of September 3, 2009 are now available on the Kodiak Island... http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-packets-august-27-2009-ws-and-september-3-2009-rm-208979 http://www.americantowns.com/ak/kodiak/news/assembly-packets-august-27-2009-ws-and-september-3-2009-rm-208979 Government and Politics Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-kodiak-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-kodiak-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600