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Kodiak Blockbuster manager Lyle Phillips holds up a Blockbuster membership card Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. All 15 Alaska Blockbusters are staying open, bucking the closure of 300 stores nationwide by Blockbuster's parent company, Dish Network, earlier this month. (James Brooks photo)
300 Blockbuster stores are closing nationwide, but none are in Alaska
In the Lower 48, Blockbuster membership cards are becoming about as common as pay phones. Here in Alaska, while video rental stores may be suffering from competition, they’re still hanging on strong. Last week, Dish Network — parent company of Blockbuster — announced it will close about 300 store...
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Kodiak’s Andrew Caballa, top, wrestles a Chugiak wrestler during the Robin Hervey Tournament Nov. 30, 2012, at Kodiak High School. Caballa is one of 12 Kodiak wrestlers at today’s 4A state championships. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Prep wrestling: Caballa eyes repeat
Like most good athletes, Kodiak High’s Andrew Caballa learns from his mistakes. Granted, he hardly ever makes mistakes on the wrestling mat. A year after winning the 106-pound state championship as a sophomore, Caballa has put together a 31-3 record entering today’s 4A state championships at Bar...
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Judge Joel Bolger
Former Kodiak judge appointed to Alaska Supreme Court
On Jan. 25, Gov. Sean Parnell elevated Judge Joel Bolger, a man who spent more than 20 years working in Kodiak’s justice system, to the Alaska Supreme Court. Bolger was elevated from the Alaska Court of Appeals to become the court’s 23rd justice in history, following the retirement of Justice Wal...
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Prep hoops: KHS boys, girls host talented squads
A pair of Mat-Su Valley teams will test Kodiak High’s basketball squads this weekend. The boys, playing at home for the first time since the Joe Floyd Tournament, host Northern Lights Conference leader Colony. The girls, home for the second consecutive week, will put their undefeated season on ...
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Alaska HOF announces Director’s Awards
NBA player Mario Chalmers and the Nunaka Valley girls softball team were among four winners of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Director’s Award, announced Wednesday. Chalmers became the first Alaskan to win an NBA championship when the Miami Heat won the 2012 title. He was given the male Pride of...
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Parks and Rec schedule: Feb. 1-Feb. 8
Feb.1-Feb. 8 BARANOF ICE RINK Stick and Puck is held Sunday, 9 to 11 a.m., and Monday, 7:30 to 9 p.m. This is a time for all ages and competitive levels to hone their skills. No games allowed. Players can focus on game fundamentals without the pressure of game situations. Broomball is a game sim...
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Another Day in Paradise: I plead mercy
It’s not fair. We deserve better. My driver’s license and my mailing address both say I live in Alaska. It’s now February. Winter activities should be the norm. I should be able to hike along snow packed trails or break new ones. When the sun makes its brief appearances, it should shimmer across ...
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Coast Guard Blotter: Feb. 1
Jan. 25 The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Naushon terminated the voyage of the fishing vessel Snark near Sitka after discovering several safety issues aboard the vessel Jan. 26. The crew of the Naushon escorted the 42-foot wood hull fishing vessel, with three people aboard, to Sitka Harbor. The...
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