Brian Venua is a journalist based in Kodiak, Alaska, with a focus on local news and issues. His work has been featured in various publications, including Alaska Public Media, KMXT Radio, Kodiak, Alaska, PerishableNews.com, and the Anchorage Daily News. Brian covers a range of topics, including wildlife, local government, fisheries, and community events, providing valuable insights into the unique challenges and stories of the Kodiak region.
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By: Brian Venua
“We’re going to do what we can, but we need to stabilize our budget,” said Cyndy Mika, the district's superintendent. Main and North Star Elementary schools are both on the chopping block — the Board of Education will make a decision on Jan. 20.
By: Brian Venua
Formerly the Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center, its sign was spray painted to let people know not to go there anymore.
By: Brian Venua
Main and North Star Elementary schools are both on the chopping block. The district’s superintendent is expected to present which one she will recommend to close as officials address an $8 million budget deficit.
By: Brian Venua
Kodiak's Gary Stevens is set up to once again serve as senate president and Louise Stutes is slated to chair the House's powerful rules committee. Each visited KMXT to share their priorities ahead of the next Alaska Legislative Session, which starts Jan. 21.
By: Brian Venua
Main Elementary School is the closest one to downtown Kodiak. It's often lauded as a center for culture and is known as the most diverse elementary school.
This week we hear about KIBSD starting school closure talks, both city and borough officials are recommending to revoke Peking's restaurant alcohol license, the Trusty Tusty is having winter maintenance, an abandoned building is being torn down, Maersk is ending its Alaska operations, the USDA is buying $50 million worth of pollock, and Rep. Stutes and Sen. Stevens share priorities ahead of the Legislative session.
The recent buy is just the latest influx of cash to Alaska’s seafood industry from the federal government.
By: Brian Venua
The Kodiak Crab Alliance Cooperative, which represents the local fleet, will deliver between 70 and 80 percent of the total harvest to one processor that offered the best price. Alaska Pacific Seafoods will pay $5.75 per pound for the lion’s share of Tanner crabs.
The Kodiak High School's cafeteria commons had nearly every seat filled with monitors around the room for everyone to see Cyndy Mika's budget presentation.
By: Davis Hovey
The board will make a decision at a special meeting on Jan. 22, when it will also consider stratification. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on KMXT. Senior Reporter Brian Venua breaks down some of the highlights of the discussions.
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