Snow-Alutiiq Word of the Week-January 13th
Qaniq (falling), Aniuq (on ground)—Snow Qaninguq.—It is snowing. Although the Kodiak Archipelago does not receive […]
Sea Lettuce-Alutiiq Word of the Week-January 6th
Kapuustaq—Sea lettuce Kapuustat aturtaarait naucestarwigmi.—They use kelp (sea lettuce) in the garden. The sea lettuce found in the Kodiak Archipelago (Ulva sp.) is a bright green, leafy, intertidal alga that thrives on rocky shores. This marine plant has smooth, transparent leaves with small holes that can grow up to a foot long. These leaves have a […]
Raven-Alutiiq Word of the Week-December 30
Qalnga’aq—Raven Qalnga’at tamarmeng teglertaartut.—All ravens steal. The common raven (Corvus corax) is a year-round resident of Alaska that lives happily in every environment, from coastal meadows to arctic tundra and even city streets. This large member of the Corvidae family that includes crows, jays, and magpies, the raven is an all-black bird with a […]
Troopers Investigate Bell’s Flats Home Invasion
[dropcap]K[/dropcap]odiak-based Alaska State Troopers are asking the public for information on a home invasion incident that occurred in Bell’s Flats southwest of the city of Kodiak on Monday night. According to AST, they were contacted at 9:53 pm on Sunday night reporting the assault at a residence in Bell’s Flats. The homeowner reported to AST […]