Kodiak Daily Mirror

08/22/2026

In my last columns I’ve focused on the Baptist Orphanage on Woody Island.

08/21/2026

A new program offering free private-well inspections and water testing to Kodiak Island homeowners has already attracted strong interest, with more than 90 people on a waiting list for the next round of assessments.

A new program offering free private-well inspections and water testing to Kodiak Island homeowners has already attracted strong interest, with more than 90 people on a waiting list for the

08/21/2026

The beginning of the 2026-27 school year is just a few days away, and Superintendent Dan Brigman is preparing for his first year at the helm of the Kodiak Island Borough School District. He took a few minutes to talk with the KDM challenges ahead.

The beginning of the 2026-27 school year is just a few days away, and Superintendent Dan Brigman is preparing for his first year at the helm of the Kodiak Island

08/21/2026

Erika Gutierrez has a passion for volleyball and wants to share her love for the game with the island’s youth. That is what drove her to apply for the open head coach position at Kodiak High School, her alma mater.

Erika Gutierrez has a passion for volleyball and wants to share her love for the game with the island’s youth. That is what drove her to apply for the open

08/20/2026

Kodiak police are investigating a break-in early Wednesday morning at Harborside Coffee, that follows a similar alleged burglary at the Alaska Marine Highway System and Kodiak Chamber of Commerce’s downtown offices early Monday morning.

Kodiak police are investigating a break-in early Wednesday morning at Harborside Coffee, that follows a similar alleged burglary at the Alaska Marine Highway System and Kodiak Chamber of Commerce’s downtown

08/20/2026

Plenty of excitement is brewing within the Kodiak High School cross country program. And for good reason.

08/19/2026

A Bells Flats woman was injured while walking her dog after encountering a brown bear sow with two cubs Tuesday afternoon.

08/19/2026

At 19%, turnout at Kodiak’s nine precincts was just a percentage point below the statewide average, and a full five percentage points above 2024’s turnout of 12%.

The Alaska Division of Elections has published unofficial precinct results from Tuesday’s statewide primary elections.

08/19/2026

There’s nothing I love more than a sweet treat that doubles as a health-boosting, guilt-free, and, in this case, a no-bake snack.

08/19/2026

Steve Johnston is beginning his 16th — and if you ask him — final season as head coach of the Kodiak High School tennis team.