Kodiak Daily Mirror - Daily newspaper of Kodiak, Alaska
  
 
Alaska cost of living jumps in 2011
Climbing gasoline and energy prices pulled the cost of goods up in 2011 by the second-highest rate this decade, according to a new report from the Alaska Department of Labor. The report published in the latest edition of Alaska Economic Trends magazine says the Anchorage consumer price index rose 3.2 percent last year. The index includes a “basket” of common items bought by Alaskans, including clothing, energy, fo...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Internet sends a Pitbull to Kodiak
A prank unleashed on the Internet will soon send Miami rapper and entertainer Pitbull to Kodiak. At least, that’s what pranksters David Thorpe and Jon Hendren from the online comedy website Something Awful hope. The two initiated an #exilePitbull campaign on Twitter to get him sent to a remote location, and it has since spread like wildfire. Pitbull and Energy Sheets are partnered in a marketing promotion with Wal...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
CG plans taxiway paving
The U.S. Coast Guard is taking advantage of work at Kodiak State Airport to do some renovations of its own. On Monday, the Coast Guard District 17 office in Juneau opened bids on a project to repave Taxiway A, the route used by Coast Guard aircraft between Air Station Kodiak and the runways of the state airport. Richard Garrison, contract specialist for the project, said only one bid was received — a $1.54 million...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Brian Himelbloom pulls out shellfish collected on Kodiak's beaches for a study done on PSP toxins, on July 2. (Nicole Klauss photo)
Shore warning: Don’t eat shellfish
Local scientists are advising Kodiakans to avoid eating local shellfish to prevent paralytic shellfish poisoning during the upcoming holiday week. PSP is extremely dangerous and even a small amount can cause paralysis or death. “It’s inherently risky to harvest shellfish,” said marine advisory program agent Julie Matweyou. “It could be risky throughout the year, but summer is of most concern.” PSP cases tend to p...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Eco Challenge participants compete in the 2011 race. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Eco Challenge registration begins
Todd Smith has been on the job since December, but his first test as athletic director for the Coast Guard’s Morale, Well-Being and Recreation department is organizing Kodiak’s most daunting race. The Eco Challenge is a day-long mystery adventure around Kodiak, organized by the Coast Guard. Registration for the Aug. 18 race opened Sunday and runs through July 27. “There is a lot involved with it,” Smith said. “...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Seattle fish cop under investigation
The top fisheries investigator in the Northwest U.S. has been removed from office and is under intense investigation by the federal government. According to the Seattle Times, which first reported the story, Vicki Nomura, special agent in charge of NOAA’s Northwest Division, is under investigation from the Commerce Department’s inspector general. The Northwest Division includes Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Alaska...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Kids play the balalaika during a Friday night performance at the Baranov Museum. (Image courtesy of Baranov Museum)
Kids get dose of Russian culture at summer camp
Russian culture is an important part of Kodiak’s past, and the Kodiak Russian Balalaika Players are ensuring Kodiak children learn about it. Last week a group of children in Kodiak had the opportunity to learn about different aspects of Russian culture, including dance, music and costumes. “This Baranov Museum and Kodiak Arts Council have collaborated for the last three years,” Baranov curator of education Marie A...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Hank Pennington
Outdoor Kodiak: Better late than never: Pink salmon appearing in Kodiak waters
It’s time for pink salmon! Right? Not so fast. From what I’m seeing, the run is a little slow in arriving, just as we have experienced with the king salmon and halibut. Normally we’re catching pinks with some regularity the third week in June and often earlier. But I just saw my first pink Sunday. Until proven wrong, I’m writing off their late arrival to the unusually cold ocean water we have around us right now...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Park hosts enjoy Ketchikan
KETCHIKAN (AP) — Daisy takes her role as Alaska State Parks host seriously. With a gentle wag of her plush Saint Bernard tail, she welcomes visitors to the Settlers Cove host cabin from its deck. Daisy and her owner, Bruce Reid, are more than a month into their roles as park hosts, and Reid’s wife, Kate, was slated to fly in and join them. Reid said they never have hosted before, but his father, a retired Wildlife...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story
Mahle keeps rolling
Kodiak’s Brandon Mahle earned his second victory for the Post 20 Twins Saturday in Kenai. Mahle, a rising Kodiak High School senior, pitched seven innings in the Twins 14-6 thumping of Eagle River in an American Legion baseball game. Mahle struck out two as the righty earned his second consecutive victory for the Kenai-based team. The Twins (8-2 league, 14-6 overall) are in fourth place in the 11-team league be...
Jul 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
full story

Search Our Marketplace
or Search by category