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🌱 How did each Kodiak precinct vote in Tuesday’s big races?

Kodiak, Alaska Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Kodiak! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did each Kodiak precinct vote in Tuesday’s big races?
  • What will a $114 million upgrade change at Base Kodiak?
  • What did NOAA learn from Kodiak’s growing kelp and oyster farms?

Also on today's calendar: A.A.U.W. Vendor Bingo at Kodiak High School and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Chilly with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 38, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Snow and rain in the morning, with a high of 40 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Kodiak voted in the 2026 midterms (kodiakdailymirror.com) — Kodiak voters just weighed in on key 2026 races, with local ballots narrowly favoring Dan Sullivan for U.S. Senate and Nick Begich for U.S. House while backing Democrat Johnathan Kreiss-Tomkins for governor. The article breaks down Kodiak’s precinct-by-precinct results, ballot measure votes, and turnout in town and village communities so you can see exactly how your neighbors voted.
   

• U.S. Coast Guard Awards $114 Million Contract to Modernize Critical Water Infrastructure at Base Kodiak, Bolstering Arctic Readiness (alaska-native-news.com) — A $114 million federal contract will overhaul the aging water distribution and fire-suppression systems at Coast Guard Base Kodiak, improving safety and reliability for crews and families living on base. Work through 2031 will replace miles of water mains and storage tanks, supporting both daily quality of life and Kodiak’s growing role in Arctic and polar operations.
   

• Supporting Alaska's Aquaculture Industry Through Collaborative Site Visits (alaska-native-news.com) — NOAA Fisheries staff recently spent time on Kodiak visiting kelp and oyster farms, the Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, and local research labs to better understand new aquaculture technology and marine mammal protections. Their hands-on tours with Kodiak farmers and businesses highlight a growing, collaborative seaweed and shellfish industry that could shape future permitting, workforce development, and sustainable seafood opportunities here.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wells Fargo & Company posted a job opening for Branch Manager South Central Alaska District in Kodiak. Apply here.
  • American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Entry-Level Freight Dispatcher $1,200$2,500 Weekly in Kodiak. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kodiak here.

Ok Kodiak! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kodiak

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kodiak

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.