Democrat Dave Kaplan enters race for state House
The race for Alaska state Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux’s House seat has widened to three with the entry of Kodiak resident Dave Kaplan. Kaplan is the only Democratic candidate so far running for the seat, though two have filed on the Republican ticket.

Hospital radiology dept. goes digital
With the new technology at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, “Amazing things can be done,” said Wendy Van Curen of PKIMC.

• Oil slick blankets mile of Long Isl. channel

• Biologists douse local students with salmon training

• Governor appoints Kodiakan Ballenger to Alaska Public Offices Commission

• Western states rebuff plan to put Italian waste in Utah

• Two state Senators call for Department of Corrections review

• Commissioner of health and social services resigns

• Man sentenced for sexual abuse of toddler

• Anchorage port workers start national security enrollment

• Judge sentences former Alaska lawmaker in bribery case

Odell hurdles school record; team prepares for home meet
Prior to the track season Michael Odell had never competed in the 300 hurdles.

Kodiak Tri Invitational
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After discussion, Near Island ferry terminal site most likely
The informal hearing conducted by the Marine Division of Department of Transportation last week was very well publicized, well attended, and everyone had a chance to express opinions.