2021 Relocation Guide (Kodiak, AK) by Kodiak Chamber of Commerce

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Alaska Aerospace Corporation welcomes you to Kodiak. The state owns and we operate the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska. PSCA is a state of the industry, small satellite launch facility offering all indoor processing, providing optimal support for small lift rockets into polar orbits. Except during active launch activities, the public access to Fossil Beach areas remain open for your enjoyment.

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WELCOME TO KODIAK

GETTING AROUND AIR • VEHICLES MARINE TRANSPORTATION MOVING & SHIPPING

MOVING TO KODIAK

PROPERTY RENTALS • REAL ESTATE UTILITIES • STORAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES • INSURANCE HOME SERVICES & REPAIRS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

THE KODIAK REAL ESTATE MARKET

L I FE I N KO DIAK

P R E S CH OOL • CH ILDCARE E D UCAT I ON • WO RSH IP GOV E R N M E N T OR GANIZ AT IONS NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS L OCA L M E D IA

A QUICK GLI MP S E AT KO DIA K’S H I S TO RY

WHAT TO SEE & DO

INTRODUCTION TO THE ALUTIIQ PEOPLE

CULTURE & HISTORY • ENTERTAINMENT

KODIAK ACTIVITIES

WILDLIFE OF KODIAK

FOOD & DRINK

BAR & LOUNGE • CATERING • COFFEE FOOD TRUCKS • DINING • GROCERY

SHOP LOCAL

ART, PHOTO & MUSIC RETAIL & CLOTHING • HOME GOODS GIFT SHOP • HOME SUPPLIES OUTDOOR GOODS TECHNOLOGY SHOPS • AUTOMOTIVE

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THE COAST GUARD IN KODIAK

ADJU S T YO U R ALTITUDE

GETTING INVOLVED

CLUBS & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

PERSONAL CA R E

G E T CO N N EC T ED TO T H E KO D I A K CO M M UN I T Y

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES • HEALTHCARE • FITNESS SALONS & SPAS • PET CARE

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M A P O F KO D I A K

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2021 OFFICIAL KODIAK RELOCATION GUIDE is published annually by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. STAFF Executive Director SARAH PHILLIPS ChamberDirector@Kodiak.org Community Relations Director JENA LOWMASTER CRD@Kodiak.org Administrative Assistants EMILY SULLIVAN & JEN CULTON Chamber@Kodiak.org All photography is copyrighted by the listed photographer or agent.

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The Chamber of Commerce makes every effort to ensure accurate listings, but does not guarantee the accuracy, service or products represented herein. Updated information may be sent to: KODIAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100 Marine Way, Ste. 300 Kodiak, Alaska 99615

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THE KODIAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES YOU TO KODIAK Welcome to the Emerald Isle, the second largest island in the United States! Rain or shine, rain being more likely, the beauty of Kodiak captivates residents and visitors alike. Whether an avid outdoors lover, artist, or someone that simply appreciates a tight-knit community and scenic vistas, history, and culture, or the quiet and seclusion, there is a place for everyone in Kodiak! The Kodiak Archipelago spans sixteen major islands consisting of seven communities, Kodiak, Port Lions, Ouzinkie, Larsen Bay, Karluk, Old Harbor, and Akhiok. Kodiak is the largest of the communities. Much of the Kodiak area commerce is driven by the thriving commercial fishing industry. Virtually every business in Kodiak benefits from commercial fishing dollars, with nearly 20% of the population fishing commercially. Kodiak also boasts the largest Coast Guard Base in the US, and the first privately owned rocket launch facility. Rich in beauty, history, and culture, there is plenty to explore throughout the island. Start exploring your new home by stopping by Discover Kodiak at the Visitor’s Center for maps, helpful tips, and plan your adventure. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce to begin your job search, or learn more about business, starting your own business, and social networking opportunities. We’ll see you around the rock!

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GETTING AROUND Air

Vehicles

Alaska Airlines 1647 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 252-7522 www.AlaskaAir.com Moving to Kodiak? Here’s one way to fit right in. Join your Alaska neighbors as a member of Club 49, Alaska Airlines’ free travel benefits program just for Alaskans. Free bags, discounts and more. Military? This includes you too! Join at club49hub.com

Avis Rent-A-Car 1647 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2264 www.AvisAlaska.com

Harvey Flying Service 5279 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2621 www.HarveyFlyingService.com Island Air Service 1420 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 478-4596 www.FlyADQ.com Ryan Air, Inc 6400 Carl Brady Drive Anchorage, AK 99502 (907) 562-2227 www.RyanAlaska.com Sea Hawk Air 506 Trident Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8282 www.SeaHawkAir.com Top rated Bear Viewing & Flights for all your Outdoor Activities. The locals will tell you go with Rolan & Jo! 907-486-8282 | Trident Basin Kodiak | www.SeaHawkAir.com | info@seahawkair.com Vertigo Air 1623 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2030 www.VertigoFlyer.com

Do North Car Rental & Leasing 1404 Mountain View Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-5309 www.DoNorthCarRental.com Kodiak Car Rentals 1427 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7935 www.KodiakCarRentals.com

Marine Transportation Alaska Marine Highway System 100 East Marine Way, Ste. 100 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3800 www.FerryAlaska.com

SAMSON TUG & BARGE is an Alaskan-owned, full-service marine transportation company that provides door-to-door freight shipping services.

Lynden Transport 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99616 (907) 486-5354 www.Lynden.com Matson 727 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (877) 678-7447 www.Matson.com Matson provides ocean-shipping services to Kodiak on a twice-weekly basis. As a proud partner of the seafood industry, military and local businesses, the Matson team has been delivering reliably for Alaskans since 1964.

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Moving & Shipping AAA Moving & Storage/Kodiak Transfer Co. 5152 Old Tom Stiles Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9765 www.AlliedAlaska.com APL, LLC 1110 W Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4701 Lynden Transport 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99616 (907) 486-5354 www.Lynden.com

Matson 727 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (877) 678-7447 www.Matson.com Matson provides ocean-shipping services to Kodiak on a twice-weekly basis. As a proud partner of the seafood industry, military and local businesses, the Matson team has been delivering reliably for Alaskans since 1964. Ryan Air, Inc 6400 Carl Brady Drive Anchorage, AK 99502 (907) 562-2227 www.RyanAlaska.com

Samson Tug & Barge 8046 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4908 www.SamsonTug.com Span Alaska 3420 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8501 www.SpanAlaska.com World Wide Movers 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354 www.World-WideMovers.com

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LARSEN RENTAL PROPERTIES Looking for a place to call home? Larsen Properties are all state of the art in design and construction! Most units are on Sharatin Road, a paved road, in a complex that is professionally landscaped and maintained. The Landscaping and attention to detail are some of the first things you notice when you visit. Complete with lots of natural lighting, the apartments are bright and roomy - important on Kodiak gray days! Decorative touches like appliances and mini blinds compliment the room decor. The apartments come in a wide variety of layouts ranging in size from 1300-1650 sq ft and 2-3 bedrooms. All units are equipped with Energy Star rated appliances and rent includes heat oil. Cable TV included in some units. Laundry facilities are on site and each unit has additional storage available. All common areas are professionally cleaned and maintained!

In business for over 30 years, Larsen Properties provides a quality home with conveniences and amenities you would expect in larger communities. Looking for top of the line design, layouts, color, and size, time to reach out!

(907) 942-7260 or (907) 350-8767 LarsenProperties@hotmail.com or Alayne@gci.net

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MOVING TO KODIAK Property Rentals Alaska 1 Realty 1712 Mill Bay Road, Ste. C Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4663 www.Alaska1Realty.com Associated Island Brokers Inc 202 Center Avenue, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2000 www.SoldOnKodiak.com Fields Rentals PO Box 1691 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8370 wfields@gci.net Large Vacation Rentals 1723 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4224 www.LargeVacationsRentals.com Available year round & locally owned. Coming to Kodiak can be stressful, we rent the whole home. Fully furnished with its own laundry, making the incoming families as comfortable as possible. Homes are located in town with views of the channel and some are lake front properties. All utilities included with WiFi. Pets welcome on approval. Rates are seasonal, call or e-mail rates.

Associated Island Brokers Inc 202 Center Avenue, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2000 www.SoldOnKodiak.com

Jack White Real Estate 3801 Centerpoint Drive, #200 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 654-7356 KodiakRealEstate@gmail.com

Cliff Point Estates PO BOX 1275 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-0714 www.CliffPointEstates.com Cliff Point Estates offers a rare opportunity to own your own piece of private land located on Kodiak Island’s scenic and pristine oceanfront landscape. With more than 50 premium home sites available, situated just minutes from the city of Kodiak, nowhere else can you find this ideal combination of quiet mountain living and oceanfront views with nearby recreation and amenities!

Kodiak Appraisal Company 414 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 562-2424 office@AppraisalAlaska.com Kodiak Island Real Estate 204 East Rezanof, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2771 www.KodiakIslandRealEstate.com Western Alaska Land Title Co. 314 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4433 www.WesternAKTitle.com

Larsen Rental Properties PO Box 29 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7260 or (907) 350-8767 LarsenProperties@hotmail.com Different decors, different layouts, different locations, different prices. Something for everyone!

Real Estate Alaska 1 Realty 1712 Mill Bay Road, Ste. C Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4663 www.Alaska1Realty.com

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MOVING TO KODIAK Utilities Alaska Waste 1621 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5308 www.AlaskaWaste.net GCI 170 Von Scheele Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3334 www.GCI.com Kodiak Electric Association (KEA) 1614 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7700 www.KodiakElectric.com Petro Marine Services 104 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3421 www.PetroMarineServices.com

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Petro Star Inc 715 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3245 www.PetroStar.com Threshold Recycling Services 380 Von Scheele Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6551 www.ThresholdServicesInc.org

Storage AAA Moving & Storage/Kodiak Transfer Co. 5152 Old Tom Stiles Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9765 www.AlliedAlaska.com World Wide Movers 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354 www.World-WideMovers.com

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To provide the highest level of customer service related to home buying or selling and property management. We intend to serve our community efficiently and effectively.

Grant Shields, Owner/Broker (907) 539-2663 grants@gci.net

Angela Craig, Licensee Sales Assoc. (907) 320-1466 angelac@gci.net

Linnea Johnson, Licensed Realtor (907) 299-7119 linneaak1homes@gmail.com

Stacy Ross, Assistant Property Mngr. (907) 654-0379 propertymanagement@gci.net

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Financial Services Alaska Housing Finance Corp. 521 Maple Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5248 www.AHFC.us Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 2685 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 563-4567 www.AlaskaUSA.org Credit Union 1 111 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 339-9485 www.CU1.org Edward Jones Investments 326 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5000

www.EdwardJones.com/tyler-wallace

First National Bank Alaska 218 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7900 www.FNBAlaska.com

Key Bank Association 422 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 205-3180 www.Key.com

Residential Mortgage, LLC 2011 Mill Bay Road, Ste. 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1044 www.ResidentialMTG.com

Kodiak Island Housing Authority 3137 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8111 www.KodiakIslandHousing.com KIHA’s mission is to ensure that every member of the Kodiak community has safe, decent, and affordable housing while creating opportunities for resident self-sufficiency and economic independence.

Rieth Pediangco & Company 218 Center Avenue, Ste. B Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3100 www.KodiakCPAS.com

Kodiak Tax Service 1120 Baranof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4833 Northrim Bank 2011 Mill Bay Road, Ste. 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1020 www.Northrim.com

Wallstrum Stevens CPA 2705 Mill Bay Road, Ste. 205 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2726 JStevens@AK.net Wells Fargo 202 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3126 www.WellsFargo.com

Insurance Alaska USA Federal Credit Union 2685 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 563-4567 www.AlaskaUSA.org

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Construction & Remodel

Sweeney Insurance 122 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3101 www.SweeneyInsurance24-7.com

Bering Industrial Contractors, Inc 8300 Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8300 www.BeringInc.com

Home Services & Repair

Bernie Brothers 654 Anderson Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-3900 www.BernieBrothers.net

NWFF Environmental 2975 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-4614 www.NWFFEnviro.com Scott’s Heating & Plumbing Service 1414 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5405 Sparkling Windows Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5391

Brechan Construction 2705 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3215

Golden Alaska Excavating 1720 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0737 www.GoldenAlaska.biz Lightfoot, Inc. PO Box 1934 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6229 light@gci.net Red Hook Construction 8100 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2948 redhook@alaska.net

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Friend Contractors LLC 1950 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3908 www.FriendContractors.com

MEET YOUR KODIAK

HOME LOAN EXPERT! Ken Scott

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The Kodiak Real Estate Market

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Article Courtesy of Grant Shields, Alaska 1 Realty The Island of Kodiak, Alaska, is home to about 12,611 residents based on last year’s population estimates from Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This Island community boasts unparalleled world class fishing and hunting. It is home to one of the largest Coast Guard bases in the United States with a group of 2,.000 service members and their families. Commercial Fishing, Canneries, XtraTuf boots, and Grunden’s rain gear, are synonymous with the Kodiak community and all of the above play an integral part in the local economy and Real Estate market. Kodiakan’s and Coasties, as referred to by our locals, mingle together in business, politics, and play. It is not unusual for Coast Guard personnel to buy a home in the community and when their tour is up in Kodiak to just rent the property out until they return, whether that be for another tour of duty or retirement! With the Island’s gorgeous mountains, remote beaches, trails, 4 wheeling, kayaking, boating, and yes, “fishing” can you blame them? Many Coast Guard buyers as well as investors or second home buyers that have purchased in Kodiak have seen their properties appreciate in a steady fashion with impressive returns if sold. Kodiak also has a viable rental market due to seasonal jobs and annual projects that keep rental inventory in demand. The island has options for property management services if folks choose to go that route. The local Real Estate market is serviced by local Realtors that keep abreast of the latest technology and update their education continually to provide professionalism and ethics to Kodiak buyers and sellers. One noted concern in the Kodiak Real Estate market can be lack of inventory. When looking to buy in Kodiak it is wise to begin your search early. Markets can fluctuate rather quickly and with recent trends and low interest rates it would be wise to utilize the talents of a Real Estate professional when buying or selling a home. Let’s take a look at the Islands market trends and sales over the last several years to date to get a picture of the local Kodiak market. This information can be formulated by researching the multiple listing service and by doing so one will see a steady upward climb regarding property value. The medium sales price in 2016 for a typical 3-to-4-bedroom home about 1800-2000sf, with 2 bathrooms and a garage was selling around $320,000. That same type of home in 2018 was selling for $350,000 which resulted in an appreciation value of 3% per year. In looking at 2019 homes with those similar features were pushing into the$ 370,000 to $375,000 Price range and in 2020 as noted with the historic low interest rates those same types of homes were approaching the $400,000 dollar price range. Location, condition, and amenities would also play an important role in the value of your property. If you are lucky enough to be moving to this gorgeous Island in the Pacific, make sure to reach out to one of the local Real Estate professionals to guide you in researching the Kodiak market for your perfect home. We will look forward to seeing you at the local brewery or catching the “big one” on our local rivers. Until then, fair winds and smooth sailing!

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KODIAK ISLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY

RENTALS AND MORTGAGES Applications available at www.kodiakislandhousing.com

Mortgages KIHA specializes in both AHFC and Fannie Mae Loans, with a variety of loans and add-ons to meet everyone's needs. We are local and competitive!

Emerald Heights (55 & older), Cliffwood & Harborview

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Contact our mortgage loan specialist Karenia Hackett, License# 280607 (907) 942-2497 or by email at kareniah@kiha.org 3137 Mill Bay Rd. Kodiak, AK 99615 Phone: (907) 486-8111 Fax: (907) 486-4432 17

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Visitors can walk chronologically through exhibits that tell some of the stories of Kodiak and its people beginning around 1808 when the Russian American Magazin was built and running through to modern times.

1780-1880

1780-1880s | Russian Colony in an Alutiiq Land The magazin has been at the heart of Kodiak’s history for over 200 years. During times of Russian colonization the building served as the Russian-American store, the center of commerce and control. 1867-1940s | Kodiak Becomes American In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. Kodiak went from experiencing Russian colonization to Americanization. 1911-1948 | Erskine House The Erskine House served as a community gathering place throughout the family’s tenure in the building. 1867-1940

1912

Kodiak Historical Society, KHS P-368-5-52

1911-1948

1912 | Nova Rupta On June 6, 1912 Mt. Nova Rupta sent a cloud of ash to Kodiak. Kodiak residents were saved by a boat, U.S. Revenue Cutter Manning that sailed the town out to sea for fresh air. You can still see the layer of ash in Kodiak’s soil today.

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1950 - PRESENT DAY

1939-1945

1939-1945 | World War II During WWII, Kodiak went from a sleepy fishing village to a bustling city. 1964 | The 1964 Earthquake & Tsunami On March 27, 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake shook Alaska. The damage from the earthquake lead to Kodiak’s downtown being almost completely rebuilt. Kodiak Historical Society, KHS P-368-10-1-g

1950s – Present | Fishing Town, USA The fishing industry remains the foundation of Kodiak’s culture and economy. Kodiak is also home to the largest Coast Guard base in the world.

A Quick GlimPse at Kodiak’s History

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Kodiak History Museum is housed in the Russian American Magazin which is the oldest standing building in Alaska, the oldest documented log structure on the west coast of North America, and the earliest built Russian structure in the United States. In its long life has served as a warehouse, store, family home, boarding house, and now museum.

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The Alutiiq People Article Courtesy of the Alutiiq Museum

HO ARE THE ALUTIIQ PEOPLE?

The Alutiiq are Kodiak’s first settlers, an Alaska Native people closely related to the Yup’ik of southwestern Alaska. Today there are about 1,800 Alutiiq people in the Kodiak region. They live in the City of Kodiak and six rural villages—Akhiok, Karluk, Larsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, and Port Lions.

OW LONG HAVE ALUTIIQ PEOPLE LIVED ON KODIAK?

Alutiiq ancestors came to Kodiak more than 7,500 years ago. Archaeologists believe they paddled to the island from the Alaska Peninsula and that the modern Native community is descended from these first residents. When Russian traders arrived in 1764, there were about 10,000 Alutiiq people living in the region.

HAT IS KODIAK’S TRADITIONAL LANGUAGE?

HAT RESOURCES DO ALUTIIQ PEOPLE HARVEST?

Kodiak’s Native language is called Alutiiq or Sugcestun. This language was heavily suppressed in the twentieth century and there are just a few fluent speaker left. Today, Alutiiq elders are teaching the language to younger generations. In addition to English, many Alutiiq people speak some Russian, the language of the Russian Orthodox Church.

The Alutiiq are a maritime people who have always made their living from the sea. Alutiiq ancestors built sturdy boats from driftwood and animal skins and used them to harvest sea mammals, fish, and birds to feed their families. Most Alutiiq families continue to harvest wild foods, both for the dinner table and the commercial fishing industry.

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HAT ARE THE ALUTIIQ ARTS?

The arts are a central part of Alutiiq culture and one of the important ways that Native people express their identities. Kodiak is home to many talented Alutiiq artists who practice beading, carving, ceramics, drawing, boat building, painting, photography, skin sewing, and weaving. Kodiak also has active Native dance groups, who perform with songs, instruments, and choreography.

OW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT ALUTIIQ CULTURE & HISTORY?

The Alutiiq Museum in downtown Kodiak offers exhibits, educational programs, events, and publications that tell the Alutiiq story. People of all heritages are invited to explore Alutiiq traditions at the museum and to shop in the museum store. Popular events include Craft Saturday—a monthly art activity for families, a Holiday Bazaar, and opportunities to volunteer on archaeological research.

HAT IS THE ALUTIIQ ANCESTORS’ MEMORIAL?

The memorial is a public park in downtown Kodiak created by the City and the Alutiiq Museum to honor the Alutiiq people. Located at the corner of Kashevaroff Street and Mill Bay Road, the park offers seating, educational panels, and a place to remember community members.

The Alutiiq Museum Tuesday–Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday Noon – 4:00 pm 215 Mission Road, First Floor 844-425-8844 www.alutiiqmuseum.org © Alutiiq Museum

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LIFE IN KODIAK Pre School / Child Care Kodiak Baptist Mission 1944 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4126 www.KodiakBaptistMission.org River of Life Christian Fellowship Daycare Center 2050 Selief Lane Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7652 WomenofServanthood@gmail.com

St. Mary’s Catholic School 2932 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3513 www.SMSKodiak.org St. Paul Lutheran Preschool 3077 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5317 www.StPaulKodiak.org USCG Child Development Center Building 2 Storis Drive Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5481 www.KodiakMWR.com/cdc.shtml

Education Kodiak College 117 Benny Benson Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4161 www.KOC.Alaska.edu

Kodiak Island Borough School Dist. 722 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7550 www.KIBSD.org • Ahkiok: (907) 486-7565 • Alternative Edu. Svcs.: (907) 486-7544 • Chiniak: (907) 486-8323 • East Elementary: (907) 486-7492 • Karluk: (907) 241-2217 • Kodiak Middle School: (907) 486-7460 • Kodiak High School: (907) 486-7400 • Larson Bay: (907) 847-2252 • Main Elementary: (907) 486-7480 • North Star Elem: (907) 486-7500 • Old Harbor: (907) 286-2213 • Ouzinkie: (907) 680-2204 • Peterson Elementary: (907) 486-7486 • Port Lions: (907) 454-2237 • Rural Schools: (907) 486-7581

Kodiak Seafood & Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1500

www.AlaskaSeaGrant.org/about/Kodiak-Seafood-and-Marine-Science-Center

Next Step Dance Kodiak 1220 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5722 www.NextStepDanceKodiak.com St. Mary’s Catholic School 2932 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3513 www.SMSKodiak.org

Healthy Kodiak 3449 Rezanof Drive East Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1377 www.HealthyKodiak.net Healthy Kodiak is a communitycentered initiative that aims to raise awareness about local health challenges. We want to bring like-minded businesses, organizations, and individuals together to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors through fun activities, events, and educational opportunities that are accessible to all. Everyone can contribute to the health of our community, no matter age, cultural background, gender, or economic status.

Worship Abba Father’s Christian Fellowship Church 227 West Rezanof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7171 pastorharden48@gmail.com Community Baptist Church 216 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3458 www.KodiakCBC.org Kodiak Baptist Mission 1944 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4126 www.KodiakBaptistMission.org

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LIFE IN KODIAK Oceans United 3416 Woodland Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3894 www.OceansAK.com

Kodiak Island Borough 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9300 www.KodiakAK.US

River of Life Christian Fellowship International Church 2050 Selief Lane Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7685

US Coast Guard Base Kodiak Hanger 2 Building 20 Base Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5472

WomenofServanthood@gmail.com

Government Orgs Alaska Army National Guard 125 Powell Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 231-9746 www.NationalGuard.com/Alaska City of Kodiak 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8636 www.City.Kodiak.AK.US

US Coast Guard Air Station PO Box 195000 Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5472 www.USCG.mil/d17/AirstaKodiak Kodiak Island Housing Authority 3137 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8111 www.KodiakIslandHousing.com KIHA’s mission is to ensure that every member of the Kodiak community has safe, decent, and affordable housing while creating opportunities for resident self-sufficiency and economic independence.

• Licensed Child Care and Preschool for ages 2 to 8. • Developmentally appropriate environment. • Creative Curriculum • Integrated with Christian Values.

2021 Summer 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM June 1st - August 26th 2021/2022 School Year 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM September 3rd - May 26nd Contact us to set up a tour and check for availabilities! Employment opportunities also available. (907) 486-5317 stpaul99615@gmail.com | stpaulpreschoolkodiak.org

Educating the entire child - body, mind & soul For more info - tschneider@smskodiak.org • 907-486-3513

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LIFE IN KODIAK Native Organizations Afognak Native Corporation 300 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6014 www.Afognak.com Kodiak Area Native Association 3449 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9800 www.KodiakHealthCare.org Koniag Incorporated 194 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2530 www.Koniag.com

Leisnoi Incorporated 194 Alimaq Drive, Ste 216 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2055 www.Leisnoi.com Access Leisnoi lands to hunt, fish, or recreate! You must obtain a Land Use Permit and Waiver for activities on Leisnoi property. Please visit our website www.Leisnoi.com for more info. Native Village of Afognak 115 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6357 www.Afognak.org Old Harbor Native Corporation PO Box 71 Old Harbor, AK 99643 (907) 286-2286 www.OldHarborNativeCorp.com

Natives of Kodiak 215 Mission Road, Ste. 212 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3606 www.NativesofKodiak.com

Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak 312 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4449 www.Sunaq.org

Access Leisnoi lands to hunt, fish, or recreate! You must obtain a Land Use Permit and Waiver for activities on Leisnoi property. Please visit our website www.Leisnoi.com for more information.

Kodiak Area Native Association

Welcomes you to Kodiak Medical/Dental Behavioral Health Employment Services Elder Meals Veterans Services Children's Services Wellness Center COVID-19 Testing

kodiakhealthcare.org

3449 Rezanof Drive East, Kodiak, Alaska 99615

907.486.9800

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LIFE IN KODIAK Local Media Kodiak Daily Mirror 1419 Selig Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3227 www.KodiakDailyMirror.com Kodiak’s only news organization with a comprehensive website and daily print product that covers the Coast Guard, schools, housing, sports, recreational opportunities, community events, and worship options. KMXT 100.1 | KODK 90.7 Public Radio 620 Egan Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3181 www.KMXT.org Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation - KPBC | KMXT 100.1 FM and KODK 90.7 FM. Kodiak’s public radio stations. Bringing you local, statewide, and national news daily. We are proud to serve as your community radio stations.

KVOK 98.7 | Hot 101.1 1315 Mill Bay Road, Ste. A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5159 www.KVOK.com TBC Radio Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0210 www.TBCRadio.com

Culture & History Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository 215 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (844) 425-8844 www.AlutiiqMuseum.org Kodiak History Museum 101 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5920 www.KodiakHistoryMuseum.org

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DJ Manic 6am-10am Monday-Friday Retro Lunch Noon-1pm Monday-Friday Jenifer 2pm-6pm Monday-Friday & Noon to 4pm Saturdays Ryan Seacrest AT40 4pm-8pm Saturdays Saturday Night HOT MIX 8pm-Midnight Sunday Night Slow Jams with RDub 8pm-Midnight Request Line 907-486-1011 hot1011.com

98.7FM KVOK — Kodiak’s Country Station

The Voice of Kodiak

Megan Bravo 6am-10am Monday-Friday HOTLINE 10am-11am Entertainment & Issues Sarah California 2pm-6pm Monday-Friday American Country Countdown 8am-Noon Saturdays Country Mix Show Saturdays 5pm-9pm Your Official Seahawks Station Bears Varsity High School Sports Request Line 907-486-6011 kvok.com

Your Homeport Radio Stations—Kodiak Island Broadcasting Co. Inc.—Office 907-486-5159 Download our Free Mobile Apps at the App Store or Google Play; Like us on Facebook & Instagram Visit our office at 1315 Mill Bay Road Ste. A, Kodiak, AK

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WHAT TO SEE & DO Culture & History, Cont. Kodiak Maritime Museum PO Box 1876 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0384 www.KodiakMaritimeMuseum.org Kodiak Military History Museum Fort Abercrombie State Park Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7015 www.Kadiak.org

Entertainment Alaska Aerospace 4300 B Street, Ste 101 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-3338 www.AKAerospace.com Alaska Aerospace Corporation welcomes you to Kodiak. The state owns and we operate the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska. PSCA is a state of the industry, small satellite launch facility offering all indoor processing, providing optimal support for small lift rockets into polar orbits. Except during active launch activities, the public access to Fossil Beach areas remain open for your enjoyment. City of Kodiak Parks & Recreation 410 Cedar Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8665 www.City.Kodiak.AK.US/ParksRec Ice Rink | (907) 486-8665 Teen Center | (907) 486-8665 Swimming Pool | (907) 481-2519

Kodiak Daily Mirror 1419 Selig Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3227 www.KodiakDailyMirror.com Kodiak’s only news organization with a comprehensive website and daily print product that covers the Coast Guard, schools, housing, sports, recreational opportunities, community events, and worship options. Kodiak Deer Hunts 354 Diane Lane Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 252-4803 www.KodiakDeerHunts.com

Kodiak Seafood & Marine Science Center 118 Trident Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1500

www.AlaskaSeaGrant.org/about/Kodiak-Seafood-and-Marine-Science-Center

Orpheum Theater 102 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5449

Kodiak Karate 326 Center Avenue, Ste. 90-E Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-6036 www.Facebook.com/KodiakKarate Kodiak Public Library 612 Egan Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8686 www.City.Kodiak.AK.US/Library

Kodiak Rodeo & State Fair 10102 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4440 krsfgroup@gmail.com

Sea Hawk Air 506 Trident Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8282 www.SeaHawkAir.com Top rated Bear Viewing & Flights for all your Outdoor Activities. The locals will tell you go with Rolan & Jo! 907-486-8282 | Trident Basin Kodiak | www.SeaHawkAir.com | info@seahawkair.com

Kodiak Maritime Museum Telling the stories of Kodiak’s maritime heritage since 1992.

Discover Kodiak Visitor Information Center 100 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4782 www.Kodiak.org Island Style Mobile Entertainment 2574 Spruce Cape Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1542 www.Facebook.com/IslandStyle907

PO Box PO ox 187 876, 6 Kod diiaak, AK 9 99 96 61 15 (907)486-0384 www.kodiakmaritimemuseum.or Photo: Pho to Kaaren to: re Du Duceyy

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01. Hunting 02. Horse Back Riding

03. ATV Tour to Saltery 04. Fishing with the Family 05. Outdoor Hockey & Ice Skating 06. Mountain Biking 07. Surfing, Surfers Beach 08. Kayaking & Paddle Boarding 09. Hiking the Summits 10. Exploring the Tide Pools 28

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KODIAK ACTIVITIES

No matter the weather, no matter the season, Kodiak is always catering to new and different activities! Hit the waves and get up close and personal with otters, puffins and whales in a boat, paddleboard, kayak, or surfboard. Push yourself to the limits hiking to top altitudes and mountain biking or take a leisurely stroll through the moss filled forests. Experience the wild side of fishing and take your machine “out the road” to Saltery or stay close to home and catch the 5 species of salmon that run through our rivers each season. No matter your taste, we have something for everyone!

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Wildlife of Kodiak Famous Kodiak Bears

Creatures with Hooves

Kodiak Bears are some of the largest bears in the world and are a unique subspecies of the brown bear. Kodiak is home to about 3,500, meaning nearly a bear every square mile!

Roosevelt Elk can be found sparsely throughout Afognak and Raspberry Islands. Watch for the small Sitka Black-Tailed Deer as you drive on the road system, and go shed hunting for their antlers in the late winter and early spring. Just look up into the peaks of rocky mountains to ﬁnd the white Mountain Goats. Venture out to the Southwest side of the island for a glimpse of Reindeer wandering about.

Creatures on Land

Keep your eyes peeled for the small, cunning, and quick Ermine! They are white in the winter and brown with a white chest in the warmer months. Silver, Red, and Cross Foxes are also abundant throughout Kodiak and may even be casing our resident Hares.

Be Bear, aware!

Remember When Walking through the woods, make noise and sing this song: “Hey bear, ho bear. What you gonna do? I’m here, you’re there. I’m just passing Through. Hey bear, ho bear. It’s such a lovely day. This is your l and, I understand, so I’ll be on my way!”

Hey Bear Ho Bear Song & book by Stacy Studebaker

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Creatures in Water

Creatures with Wings

With more than 240 species of birds on the Archipelago, you’re sure to ﬁnd something to take your breath away in the sky. Some of our most popular residents are Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Puffins, Magpies, Ptarmigan, King Fishers, and a wide variety of ducks and other waterfowl including Swans.

If adventure is in your soul we can take you on an unforgettable trip

There’s a whole ocean full of them! Kodiak is fortunate to have five varieties of Salmon in addition to Halibut, Lingcod, Dolly Varden, and Trout for the avid fisherman. Some of the non-fishing creatures favorites in the Kodiak Area are the transient Killer Whales, and seasonal Humpbacks, Fin, and Gray Whales. Looking for something of the furry variety, Kodiak is also home to Sea and River Otters, Sea Lions, Seals, and many many more!

Sea Hawk Air 907-486-8282 www.seahawkair.com

The best places are accessible by seaplane Kodiak Island & Katmai 31

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FOOD & DRINK Bar & Lounge Chart Room 236 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5712

www.KodiakInn.com/Restaurants

Kodiak Island Brewing Company 117 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2537 www.KodiakBrewery.com

Catering Chart Room 236 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5712

www.KodiakInn.com/Restaurants

MeLanies Crazy Cakes (907) 512-9601 hurst1n2@aol.com

Million Recipes 117 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-2371 www.MillionRecipesKodiak.com Monk’s Rock Bookstore and Coffee House 202 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0905 www.MonksRock.com The Den Catering 4207 Cliffside Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 202-1139 www.DenCatering.com Custom catering and event planning for private parties, business meetings, receptions, and more! Providing high quality, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients; catering to all dietary needs.

Subway of Kodiak 326 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7676 www.Subway.com

Coffee Fly-By Coffee 1715 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5864 www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com Enjoy Fresh-Roasted Coffee from our on-Site roastery while taking in stunning lake views. We offer traditional and specialty espresso drinks, fresh baked pastries, breakfast burritos, Harborside Burgers, blended drinks, 100% fruit smoothies, acai bowls, lotus energy drinks, hand-scooped ice cream, Kodiak smoked salmon cream cheese, and Halibut dip. We also have an outdoor play area and feature local artwork.

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FOOD & DRINK Harborside Coffee 210B Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862

www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

Sip fresh-roasted coffee from our roastery while enjoying breathtaking harbor views. Offering traditional and specialty espresso drinks, fresh baked pastries, breakfast burritos, Harborside Burgers, blended drinks, 100% fruit smoothies, acai bowls, lotus energy drinks, Kodiak smoked salmon cream cheese, and Halibut dip. We offer local merchandise. Take a pound of our Harborside Coffee home as a unique Kodiak souvenir. Monk’s Rock Bookstore and Coffee House 202 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0905 www.MonksRock.com

Three Sisters Coffee Company 2465 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-5442 www.ThreeSistersCoffeeCo.com

Food Trucks Emerald Isle Bistro 1819 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6455 Million Recipes 117 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-2371 www.MillionRecipesKodiak.com Tacos 49 1714 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 www.Facebook.com/ groups/128246237787969

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FOOD & DRINK Dining Aquamarine Café 508 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2999 www.AquamarineKodiak.com Big Al’s Pizzeria 2161 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0044 costsave@ptialaska.net Grab a slice or a whole pizza, we bake or you bake. Going out for the day, select a lunch box to take with you. Try our salads, they are the best in Kodiak! Cost Savers is locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Open Daily!

Fly-By Coffee 1715 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5864

Harborside Coffee 210B Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862

Enjoy Fresh-Roasted Coffee from our on-Site roastery while taking in stunning lake views. We offer traditional and specialty espresso drinks, fresh baked pastries, breakfast burritos, Harborside Burgers, blended drinks, 100% fruit smoothies, acai bowls, lotus energy drinks, hand-scooped ice cream, Kodiak smoked salmon cream cheese, and Halibut dip. We also have an outdoor play area and feature local artwork.

www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

Henry’s Great Alaskan Restaurant 512 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8844 www.HenrysGreatAlaskan.com

Chart Room 236 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5712

www.KodiakInn.com/Restaurants © Jason Chandler

Serving Kodiak Since 1957 Opens at 11:30 for Lunch & Dinner Local Alaskan Seafood

Burger, Steaks & Salad

20 Draft Beers on Tap & Full Bar

Located Downtown Across the Street From the Harbor Masters Office (907) 486 8844 | 512 W Marine Way, Kodiak, AK 99615 | www.henrysgreatalaskan.com 34

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FOOD & DRINK Dining, Continued

Grocery

King’s Diner 1941 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-4100

Cost Savers 2161 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2408 costsave@ptialaska.net Cost Savers Grocery has it all! Fresh produce, chilled & frozen foods, canned goods & paper products. Our Liquor store has a wide variety of beers, wines and liquors. Before your next party, come in & check us out! We buy local and Alaskan products, including farm/boat to table. Cost Savers is locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Open Daily!

Kodiak Hana Restaurant 516 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1088 www.KodiakHana.com Monk’s Rock Bookstore and Coffee House 202 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0905 www.MonksRock.com

Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative PO Box 8110 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5620 www.KodiakHarvest.org Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative – working to provide Kodiak communities with quality food choices that are locally and/or organically sourced, economically sustainable, and environmentally responsible. Learn more at www.KodiakHarvest.org Kodiak Island Smokehouse 1011 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6455

www.KodiakIslandSmokehouse.com

Pacific Seafood 317 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8575 www.IslandSeafoods.com

Subway of Kodiak 326 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7676 www.Subway.com

COST SAVERS Fresh produce, chilled and frozen foods. Get your favorite warehouse store items without the membership. Our liquor store has a wide variety of beers, wines and liquors. We buy local and Alaskan products, including farm/boat to table. 2161 Mill Bay Road | Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486 2408

BIG AL'S PIZZERIA © Fran Campbell

Enjoy a slice of pizza here or buy a whole Take-n-Bake for people who want fresh and flavorful pizza at home for family or friends. We also have wonderful salads and sandwiches. Come in or call to order (907) 486-0044 Inside Cost Savers. costsave@ptialaska.net

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SHOP LOCAL Art, Photos & Music

Retail & Clothing

Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository 215 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (844) 425-8844 www.AlutiiqMuseum.org

Big Ray’s 212 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4276 www.BigRays.com/Kodiak-Store Kodiak’s premier fishing, hunting and outdoor store! Great selection of outdoor clothing and footwear for the whole family. Quality, name brand products for work and play, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff at your service seven days a week. Your next adventure begins at Big Ray’s-The Alaskan Outfitter.

Bella Aqua Photography 400 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (251) 391-8633

www.BellaAquaPhotography.com

From maternity, newborn, sitter sessions, and first birthday cake smashes to princesses, styled sessions, senior year, and boudoir Bella Aqua is here to capture all the important moments.

Island Style Mobile Entertainment 2574 Spruce Cape Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1542 Ise_mcshaggy@yahoo.com Sarah Ann Photography 1314 Mill Bay Road, Unit A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 602-3363

www.Sarah-Ann-Photography.com

The Frame Shop 2017 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-4452 www.TheFrameShopAK.com

Daniel’s Fine Jewelry 414 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0400 www.DanielsFineJewelry.com We specialize in sales, design, repair, watch batteries, wedding and engagement and certified diamonds. Dejavu Cannabis Company 11676 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3352 www.DeJavuCannabis.net Emerald Isle Essentials 1420 Baranof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 297-8494 www.EIEssentials.com Emily’s Alterations & Design 326 Center Avenue, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5699 EmilyAnnSalter@yahoo.com Grand Slam Toys & Games 1420 Mill Bay Road, Ste. A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5400 www.GrandSlamToys.com

High Rise 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 102 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0400 www.HighRise907.com

The Islander Bookshop 1315 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7560 www.IslanderBookshop.com Kodiak Marine Supply 332 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5752

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Kodiak Powersports & Marine 1720 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0333 www.KodiakPowersports.biz Your locally owned and certified dealer for Yamaha and Honda Powersports and Outboards, Polaris Powersports. We provide automotive services through Kodiak Premium Auto Service, a subsidiary of Kodiak Powersports & Marine. Made in Kodiak PO Box 145 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1365 www.MadeInKodiak.org Orion’s Sports 1247 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8380 www.OrionsSports.com Ovations 504 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-8996

Daniel 's Fine Jewelry Sales • Design • Repair 4141-B West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615

(907) 486-0400 www.danielsfinejewelry.com

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SHOP LOCAL Retail & Clothing, cont. Three Sisters Trading Co 4701 East Rezanof Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7575 The Rookery 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 100B Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0052 www.TheRookeryFiberShop.com Wal-Mart 2911 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1670 www.Walmart.com/store/2711-Kodiak-AK Wildflower Kodiak 158 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5787 www.WildflowerKodiak.com/

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The Pillar Mountain Wind Project Article Courtesy of KEA

The Kodiak community is powered by Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. (KEA); a locally owned and operated electric cooperative that has been serving the community since 1941. KEA currently is 100% renewable. The six wind turbines that stand proudly atop Pillar Mountain are able to generate around twenty percent of the baseload. The remaining eighty percent is harnessed through three 11 Megawatt (MW) hydro turbines that are fed by Terror Lake. The wind and hydropower are supported by two separate energy storage solutions, two 1 MW flywheels, and two 1.5 MW battery banks. The systems all work in conjunction to provide reliable power to the people. The Pillar Mountain Wind Project consists of 6 1.5 MW wind turbines. They are each 80 meters tall and they have a rotor swept area of 77 meters. The first three were installed in 2009 and the second three were installed in 2012. Previously, a good portion of the city’s energy was generated using diesel engines. These engines remain connected to the grid as a backup in case of an emergency. Given the natural splendor of the island, KEA’s transition to renewable generation was a widely supported effort. There are few locations worldwide that can boast about their energy being generated through 100% renewable resources, all accomplished without raising rates to the members.

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Looking for that perfect night sleep? That comfortable recliner that calls to you each evening? Look no further! As your locally family owned and operated furniture and mattress store, Levi and Kalynn are here to help you. Selling a wide variety of classic, contemporary and modern furniture, with a huge selection of mattresses, sofas, recliners, decor and more at very competitive pricing. We offer extended 0% interest financing, and a 10% military discount.

Kodiak’s Furniture Store and Mattress Gallery 1420 Mill Bay Road, Suite B (907) 486-5969 40

www.kodiakfurniture.net

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SHOP LOCAL Home Goods

Gift Shop

Home Supplies

Ardinger’s Fine Furniture 1710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5554

Norman’s Fine Gifts 414 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3315 normansfg@alaska.net Kodiak’s oldest gift shop features Alaskan gifts, souvenir clothing and keepsakes, jewelry, and Alaskan books. We also have Alaskan soaps, a full line of Burt’s Bees personal products, candles, Alaskan gourmet foods, linens and greeting cards. Our inventory changes with the seasons. It is always a fun place to shop.

Spenard Builders Supply 1600 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4168 www.SBSAlaska.com

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Cost Savers 2161 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2408 CostSave@ptialaska.net Cost Savers Grocery has it all! Fresh produce, chilled & frozen foods, canned goods & paper products. Our Liquor store has a wide variety of beers, wines and liquors. Before your next party, come in & check us out! Cost Savers is locally owned and operated for over 20 years.

Sutliff Ace Hardware 210 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5797

www.AceHardware.com/store-details/17438

The Great Alaskan Flooring Company 2017 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-3800 www.GreatAlaskanFlooring.com

Kodiak Furniture 1420 Mill Bay Road, Ste. B Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5969 www.KodiakFurniture.net Find all your home and office furnishing needs! With the largest mattress selection on Kodiak Island and a wide variety of classic, contemporary, and modern furniture and décor. Sofa, sectionals, recliners, and more! Kodiak’s only source for home and commercial office furniture at competitive prices. Commercial grade desks, office chairs, guest seating, conference tables, and more. Family owned and operated.

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SHOP LOCAL Outdoor Goods

Technology Shops

Aksala Electronics 1417 Mill Bay Road, Ste. B Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4700

Orion’s Sports 1247 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8380 www.OrionsSports.com

Midtown Auto Repair Services 2181 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4008 www.MidtownAutoRepair.net Serving Kodiak residents since 2006 with honest and quality auto repair. Our ASE Certified Technicians perform brakes, steering and suspension repairs, alignments, tire mount and balancing, oil & filter changes, scheduled maintenance, and so much more… You can now schedule your appointment online at our website.

Frontier Micro Systems 1513 Kouskov Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4646 FontierMicro@gci.net

Automotive Kodiak Powersports & Marine 1720 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0333 www.KodiakPowersports.biz Your locally owned and certified dealer for Yamaha and Honda Powersports and Outboards, Polaris Powersports. We provide automotive services through Kodiak Premium Auto Service, a subsidiary of Kodiak Powersports & Marine.

R.C. Enterprises 2111 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8476 FrontDesk@RCEnterpriseinc.com

KODIAK’S PREMIER

FISHING, HUNTING, AND OUTDOOR STORE

Serving Kodiak residents since 2006 with Honest & Quality Auto Repair. Our ASE Certified Technicians perform Brakes, Steering & Suspension repairs, Alignments, Tire Mount & Balancing, Oil & Filter changes, Scheduled Maintenance, and so much more… You can now schedule your appointment online at our website: www.midtownautorepair.net M - F: 8:30 - 5:30 907-486-4008 · 2181 Mill Bay Road VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

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Located in scenic Bells Flats, The Dejavu offers a uniquely Alaskan Cannabis purchasing experience you could only find on Kodiak. CBD Products, Cannabis Concentrates, Cannabis Classes, Hand Rolled Joints, and custom Joint Blends.

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The Coast Guard in Kodiak

Being stationed on Kodiak, a beautiful island approximately 250 miles southwest of Anchorage leads to some amazing experiences for most who are assigned here. Life on Alaska’s “Emerald Isle” can be wonderful and wild. Summers are full of long periods of daylight, hiking, fishing, hunting, and surfing, biking, boating, and exploring the second largest island in the United States. Winters on “The Rock” bring darkness, heavy wind and rain, and occasional bouts of ice and snow, but we still find ways to have fun! If you’re bringing a family, Coast Guard Base Kodiak is the home of “Rock Solid Support” to all Coast Guard units on the island and here at Base Kodiak we offer an exceptional array of opportunities. On-base facilities include a commissary, exchange, movie theater, bowling alley, and a modern gym with an indoor swimming pool. Off base there is a Safeway and Wal-Mart approximately eight miles away. Low crime rates, good schools, a close-knit community, and plenty of year-round activities make it so that many families who get stationed here don’t want to leave. 44

In addition to the Base, there are several large commands located on Kodiak. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is a Seventeenth Coast Guard District (D17) unit.

The Air Station was commissioned as an Air Detachment on April 17, 1947, with one PBY Catalina aircraft, seven pilots, and 30 crewmen. It represented the first permanent Coast Guard aviation resource in Alaska. It is the largest Coast Guard command in D17 and the entire Pacific Area (PACAREA). The present complement of HC-130Hs, MH-60Ts, MH-65Ds support the mission and save lives. The Coast Guard Cutter DOUGLAS MUNRO (WHEC 724), the finest 378-foot cutter in the Coast Guard, is homeported here as well. Named after the only Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient, Signalman First Class Douglas Munro, the cutter enjoys a reputation for excellence resulting from the pride and hard work of the crew. Serving aboard a high endurance Coast Guard cutter is quite an experience. The missions can be very demanding, and the key to success is the high caliber of the men and women assigned to DOUGLAS MUNRO.

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Coast Guard Cutter ALEX HALEY (WMEC 39), The Bulldog of the Bering, is a former Navy rescue and salvage ship. The ALEX HALEY is uniquely suited for a wide array of missions in “The Final Frontier” of Alaska. Primarily focused on homeland security, search and rescue, and international/domestic fisheries enforcement, the crew has operated throughout the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands, into the western Pacific and Sea of Japan, and north into the Arctic Circle. As the largest Medium Endurance Cutter in the Coast Guard’s fleet, it boasts a stable design that supports a better ride in heavy seas. Coast Guard Cutter CYPRESS (WLB 210) , The Aleutian Keeper and its crew support the Aids to Navigation mission in Alaska, an experience of a lifetime.

Protecting Cook Inlet and Kodiak Island waters and shorelines since 1990. © Denise Link

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GETTING INVOLVED Clubs & Service Org. American Legion Post 17 318 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3258 www.AlaskaLegion.org American Red Cross of Alaska 610 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4040 www.Alaska.RedCross.org Ducks Unlimited P.O. Box 2315 Bethel, AK 99559 www.Ducks.org Elks Lodge/B.P.O.E. 1772 102 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1772 KodiakElks@ak.net Kiwanis Club of Kodiak PO Box 2644 Kodiak, AK 99615 KodiakKiwanis@gmail.com Kodiak Area Mentor Program 412 Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2919 www.KodiakMentors.org Kodiak Arts Council 722 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5291 www.KodiakArts.org Kodiak Crime Stoppers PO Box 1329 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3113 www.KodiakCrimeStoppers.com

Kodiak Lions Club PO Box 1735 Kodiak, AK 99615 www.KodiakLions.org Lions around the world are united by a great spirit of giving and dedication to helping others. Every day the Kodiak Lions Club works to fulfill the International mission: To support the efforts of Lions clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects. We seek to continue to be vigilant stewards of our crab resources and the environment, provide economic stability to our industry and Alaska’s coastal communities, promote safety at sea, and produce premier crab products. Kodiak Public Library Association PO Box 1824 Kodiak, AK 99615

www.KodiakPublicLibraryAssociation.org

Kodiak Morning Rotary Club PO Box 1963 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3269 Kodiak Afternoon Rotary Club PO Box 652 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6929 Kodiak Special Olympics 3200 Mountain View Drive Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 880-3513

kodiak@specialolympicsalaska.org

A m e r i c a n L e g i o n i s a F u ll S e r v i c e V e t e r a n s1/12 C l u bAD Located at 3 1 8 CAMERICAN e n t e r A v e WLEGION e l c o m e t o A ll Active Duty & Retired Service Members & Their Families! (907) 486- 5 7 5 7

J o in K o d ia k L io n s C lu b To d a y ! Lions around the world are united by a great spirit of giving and dedication to helping others. Every day the Kodiak Lions Club works to serve their local com munity and the world community as they carry out essential Humanitarian service projects. Local Projects Coats-for-Kids, Vision screening, Crab Fest sawdust pile, special requests, support for sports and groups and the list goes on. Fundraising Projects Large tent rentals, Warm August Nights, Pull-tabs, Raffles, Arm wrestling tournament, Rubber Duck Race, etc. "We work hard, make money, give it all away and have a good time doing it." New members, new ideas and new projects always welcome! Come help today...WE SERVE!!!

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GETTING INVOLVED Clubs & Service Org. Kodiak Teen Court 610 Upper Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3550 www.KodiakTeenCourt.org Resource Development Council 121 West Fireweed Lane, Ste. 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 276-0700 www.AKRDC.org Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc 302 Erskine Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6181 www.KodiakSeniorCenter.org

Trade Organizations Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers 4005 20th Avenue West, Ste. 102 Seattle, WA 98199 (206) 783-0188

International Longshoremen’s & Warehousemen’s Union PO Box 597 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5940 Kodiak Economic Development Corporation PO BOX 669 Kodiak, AK 99615 www.KodiakEDC.org Kozak and Associates 326 Center Avenue #202 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8824 lkozak@gci.net United Fishermen’s Marketing Association PO Box 1035 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3453 Jeff.stephan@me.com

ADVOCATING FOR CRABBERS We are a trade association for crab harvesters; actively involved in fishery management, research, and marketing. We work to make a positive difference for the fishermen and communities that depend on crab. @AlaskaCrabbers www.AlaskaBeringSeaCrabbers.org

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We seek to continue to be vigilant stewards of our crab resources and the environment, provide economic stability to our industry and Alaska’s coastal communities, promote safety at sea, and produce premier crab products. Alaska Groundfish Data Bank 363 Curlew Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3033 agdb@gci.net Alaska Whitefish Trawlers Assoc. PO Box 991 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-9888 www.AlaskaWhitefishTrawlers.org Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council 8195 Keni Spur Hwy Kenai, AK 99611 (907) 283-7222 www.CIRCAC.org

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PERSONAL CARE Health & Human Servc. Brother Francis Shelter 410 Thorsheim Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5610 bfskinc@yahoo.com Hospice & Palliative Care Kodiak 1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0600

www.HospiceAndPalliativeCareOfKodiak.org

Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center 422 Hillside Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6171 www.KWRCC.org Kodiak Funeral Chapel 303 Erskine Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3422

LifeMed Alaska 6320 South Airport Place Anchorage, AK 99615 (907) 249-8450 www.LifeMedAlaska.com

Arctic Physical Therapy 813 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4499 www.ArcticPhysicalTherapy.com

Salvation Army 1855 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8740 www.Kodiak.SalvationArmy.org

Bridgeview Dental Group 413 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3257

Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc. 302 Erskine Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6181 www.KodiakSeniorCenter.org

Creighton Chiropractic Clinic 814 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9798 www.CreightonChiropractic.com Dr. Laura Creighton is grateful for the opportunity to live and work in this beautiful community for over 15 years. Thank you, Kodiak, for your support.

www.BridgeviewDentalGroup.com

Healthcare Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy 326 Center Street, Ste. 100 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4042 www.ArcticChiropractic.com

Laura Creighton, D.C. Specializing in Myofacial Release 907.487.9798 | 817 East Rezanof Drive P.O.Box 8963 | Kodiak, AK 99615

Eyecare Excellence 3450 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5504 www.EyeCareExcellence.com We are committed to provide each patient with the highest quality eye health care. We will seek continuing education to remain at the forefront of our profession and will offer the latest eye care technology, professional service, and products. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of life for you, your family, and our community in the years ahead.

KODIAK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER KCHC is a non-profit, community owned family medicine clinic offering primary care services for patients of all ages, from pregnancy & newborn to senior care. We accept all insurances and offer a sliding fee discount to patients who qualify. We are open extended hours Monday thru Saturday for your convenience. 1911 E Rezanof Dr Kodiak AK 99615 48

907.481.5000

WWW.KODIAKCHC.ORG

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PERSONAL CARE Healthcare, Continued Healthy Kodiak 3449 Rezanof Drive East Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1377 www.HealthyKodiak.net Healthy Kodiak is a communitycentered initiative that aims to raise awareness about local health challenges. We want to bring like-minded businesses, organizations, and individuals together to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors through fun activities, events, and educational opportunities that are accessible to all. Everyone can contribute to the health of our community, no matter age, cultural background, gender, or economic status. Kodiak Area Native Association 3449 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9800 www.KodiakHealthCare.org

Hospice & Palliative Care of Kodiak 1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0600 www.HospiceAndPalliativeCareOfKodiak.org

Kodiak Community Health Center 1911 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-5000 www.KodiakCHC.org

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center 1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9500 Kodiak Psychology Services 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 202 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0311 Evelynw704@gmail.com

Kodiak Vision Clinic 214 West Rezanof Drive, Ste. 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6117 www.KodiakVisionClinicAK.com Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center 1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-2400 Alaska.Providence.org

ArcticChiropractic.com

326 Center St Kodiak, AK 99615

YOUR MOST AFFORDABLE EYECARE

THE KODIAK VISION CLINIC was a by-product of a warrant officer informing a young optometrist getting out of school that the new Coast Guard Rockmore Clinic needed eye care. Doc Myers came to town to fulfill that need and set up a vision clinic for affordable eyecare. That was in the early 80s. This year Dr. Eric Noll, having served in the Air Force and doing co-management with a surgical center in Fairbanks, is taking over. He has been in Kodiak many times for hunting and fishing and now has a Kodiak residence. The clinic is the big green building on your left as you come into town from the base just before the light. Our front desk is managed by Susan, whose husband is in the Coast Guard. The optical boutique with 800 frames and a plethora of contact lenses is managed by Sabrina, whose husband is with the Navy Seals Base. So that gives us three branches of the armed services represented here. Please feel welcome to stop in and check us out and have a cup of coffee. We’ll answer any questions you might have about vision or your new hometown. Kodiak Vision Clinic | (907) 486-6117 | 214 West Rezanof Drive, Suite 1 | www.KodiakVisionClinicAK.com

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is a community-centered health outreach and education initiative, raising awareness about local health challenges. Providing residents and visitors with opportunities throughout the year to engage in healthpromoting behaviors.

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PERSONAL CARE Fitness

Salons & Spas

A Balanced Approach 3833 Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0860 www.ABAKodiak.com Fitness studio offering one-on-one personal training in a private setting and a wide range of group fitness classes. Your first class is free!

Alexandra’s Salon 1710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4640

CrossFit Kodiak Island 170 Von Scheele Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2005 www.CrossfitKodiakIsland.com Erica Bondy Fitness Kodiak, AK 99615 (208) 789-6415 www.EricaBondyFitness.com Kodiak Athletic Club 3689 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8770 lindsaynkodiak@gmail.com

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Bella Bronze Body Spa 1421 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2017 www.BellaBronzeBodySpaAK.com Bella Bronze Spa is Kodiak Islands premier tanning salon and body spa. Offering luxury sun beds, redlight collagen therapy, infrared sauna, Cryoskin slimming-toning and facial treatments, automated spray tanning, boutique shopping and much more. Open 7 days a week, available for private events, military and first responder discounts. Visit us today and invest in yourself.

Honey Salon Inc. 1420 Selig Street, Ste. 300 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1001 www.Facebook.com/HoneySalonAK Vizhunz Salon Unlimited 450 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7008 www.Vizhunz.com

Pet Care Humane Society of Kodiak 2409 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8077 www.KodiakAnimalShelter.org Kodiak Veterinary Clinic 1914 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5418 www.KodiakVet.com

Kodiak Karate 326 Center Avenue, Ste. 90-E Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-6036 www.Facebook.com/KodiakKarate

"If you don't like your new body, we'll give you your old one back!"

Next Step Dance Kodiak 1220 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5722 www.NextStepDanceKodiak.com

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WHERE TO STAY Lodging Best Western Kodiak Inn 236 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5712 www.KodiakInn.com Downtown convenient location, pet friendly and hot continental breakfast daily to start your day right. Restaurant/lounge, guest freezer and fitness center on site. Come keep our friendly staff company! Compass Suites 203 Alder Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1086 www.KodiakCompassSuites.com Nicely appointed kitchenette rooms, many with balconies overlooking the harbors of downtown Kodiak. Light continental served daily, sundry shop, guest freezer and fitness center on site. Constructed Spring of 2018.

Cranky Crow B&B 1713 E Rezanof Dr Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-7356 www.CrankyKodiak.com

Katmai Wilderness Lodge 11001 O’Malley Center Dr, Ste 105 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 486-8767 www.Katmai-Wilderness.com

Galley Gourmet 1223 Kouskov Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5079 www.GalleyGourmet.biz

Munsey’s Bear Camp Amook Pass Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 847-2203 www.MunseysBearCamp.com

Large Vacation Rentals 1723 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4224 www.LargeVacationsRentals.com Available year round & locally owned. Coming to Kodiak can be stressful, we rent the whole home. Fully furnished with its own laundry, making the incoming families as comfortable as possible. Homes are located in town with views of the channel and some are lake front properties. All utilities included with WiFi. Pets welcome on approval. Rates are seasonal, call or e-mail rates.

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Law Offices Elizabeth W. Fleming, Attorney 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 201A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0790 www.LawOnKodiak.com Skinner Law Office PO Box 1132 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0467 skinnerlaw@gci.net

Professional Services Educational Concepts PO Box 3016 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1419 nwooten@gci.net Foraker Group 161 Klevin Street Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 743-1200 www.ForakerGroup.org Human Resource Centers Alaska 305 Center Avenue, Ste. 2 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7614 hrcofa@alaskan.com Kodiak Furniture 1420 Mill Bay Road, Ste. B Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5969 www.KodiakFurniture.net Find all your home and office furnishing needs! With the largest mattress selection on Kodiak Island and a wide variety of classic, contemporary, and modern furniture and décor. Sofa, sectionals, recliners, and more! Kodiak’s only source for home and commercial office furniture at competitive prices. Commercial grade desks, office chairs, guest seating, conference tables, and more. Family owned and operated. Kodiak Chamber of Commerce 100 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5557 www.KodiakChamber.org

Office Tech, Inc 3709 Spenard Road, Ste. 200 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 522-5850 www.OfficeTechUSA.com State of Alaska Job Center 211 Mission Road, Ste. 103 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3105 www.Jobs.Alaska.gov

Promotional Services Bases Loaded 202 Center Avenue, Ste. 315 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5100 basesloaded@alaska.net Deb Main Branded Promotional Products Geiger NW (253) 921-7594 DebMain.Geiger.com dmain@geiger.com

BUSINESS SERVICES Environmental Contracting Solutions AK, Inc 1314 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-0297 www.ECSAK.com PND Engineers 1506 West 36th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-1011 www.PNDEngineers.com

Distributors Northern Sales Company 2980 Cove Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907)486-4311 www.NSales.com

JML Productions (201) 232-3082 www.JMLProductions.co

Odom Corporation 5152 Tom Stiles Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4545 www.OdomCorp.com

Kodiak Print Masters 325 A Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3023 www.KodiakPrintMasters.com

US Food Kodiak 3240 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8503 www.USFoods.com

Miscellaneous Golden Wheel Amusements 18619 Old Glenn Hwy Chugiak, AK 99567 (907) 688-2296

www.GoldenWheelAmusements.com

Nick’s Auto Wrecking Salvage 346 Sargent Creek Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2755

Engineers DOWL 104 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0519 www.DOWL.com Island Engineering 418A Lilly Drive Kodiak, Alaska 99615 (907) 654-4486

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MARINE SERVICES Distributors Water of Life PO Box 671 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0277

Harbor & Marine Alaska Fitch Fuel Catalyst PO Box 2545 Kodiak, AK 99615 (206) 321-6395

www.fitchfuelcatalyst.com/commercial-and-recreational-marine/

Amak Towing Company PO Box 650 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5503 www.AmakTowing.com Burch Brothers 668 Anderson Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5238 alaska@alaskan.net Cummins Sales & Service 158 Alimaq Drive Bay 2 Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 478-3646

www.Cummins.com/na/Sales-andService

Fusion Marine Technology 4403 24th Avenue West Seattle, WA 98199 (907) 486-4868 www.FusionMarineTech.com Kodiak Hydraulics 410 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5970 www.AlaskaHydraulics.com Kodiak Powersports & Marine 1720 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0333 www.KodiakPowersports.biz Your locally owned and certified dealer for Yamaha and Honda Powersports and Outboards, Polaris Powersports. We provide automotive services through Kodiak Premium Auto Service, a subsidiary of Kodiak Powersports 54 & Marine.

Net Systems 325 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5350 Nets@gci.net

F/V Gold Rush PO Box 425 Kodiak, AK 99615 (503) 881-0077 www.GoldRushFisheries.com

Pacific Boat Brokers 305 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-5310 www.PacificBoatBrokers.com

F/V Rondys PO Box 37 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3041 d.m.hall@att.net

Petro Marine Services 104 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3421 www.PetroMarineServices.com Petro Star Inc 715 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3245 www.PetroStar.com Radar Alaska 218 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3892 DFM@RadarAlaska.com Szabo Marine Services PO Box 1633 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3853 76taku77@gmail.com

Seafood Services Alaska Pacific Seafoods 627 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3234 www.NorthPacificSeafoods.com International Seafoods 517 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4768 www.ISA-AK.com Kodiak Fishmeal Company 915 Gibson Cove Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3171

www.KodaikFishMealCompany.com

Fisheries & Vessels

Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Assoc. 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 205 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6555 www.KRAA.org

Alaskan Leader Fisheries 8874 Bender Road, Ste. 201 Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 318-1280 www.AlaskanLeader.com

Ocean Beauty Seafood/King Crab Inc. 621 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5791 www.OceanBeauty.com

Chandler Fisheries 569 Leta Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-1976 Jason@fvtopaz.com

Pacific Seafood 317 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8579 www.IslandSeafoods.com

Enterprise Fisheries PO Box 564 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5710

Silver Bay Seafoods 208 Lake Street 2E Sitka, Alaska 99835 (907) 966-3110 www.SilverBaySeafoods.com

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MARINE SERVICES Seafood Services, Cont. Sunrunner Alaska Corporation 4044 Cliffside Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3444 Trident Seafoods 111 West Marine Way Kodiak AK 99615 (907) 486-3266 www.TridentSeafoods.com

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COMMERCIAL FISHING: THE KEY TO KODIAK’S ECONOMY Article Courtesy of Alaska Groundfish Data Bank

©John Cannon

Kodiak, situated in the middle of some of the richest fishing grounds in the world, is very much a fishing town – there are over 600 fishing boats homeported here. Large-scale commercial fisheries have been established around the Kodiak Archipelago since the first Salmon cannery was built in Karluk in 1882 and every business in Kodiak benefits from commercial fishing dollars. Its commercial fisheries are among the most diverse in the state and most of the processing workers who work in the canneries live in town – contrary to many commercial fishing towns that import seasonal workers. Stroll along cannery row adjacent to the harbor and you’ll find five major seafood processing facilities that process and export all the seafood landed by the local fishing fleet: Trident Seafoods, North Pacific Seafoods, Pacific Seafood, Silver Bay Seafoods, and Ocean Beauty Icicle Seafoods. Kodiak consistently ranks as one of the top three fishing ports in the United States for the volume of fish landed. 397.2 million pounds were delivered into

Kodiak in 2019, up from 390 million pounds the year before. The 2019 ex-vessel value of all fish coming into Kodiak was $119.9 million, up from $104 million in 2018 (rank for value is usually within the top 4 or 5 US ports, but dropped to sixth in 2019). Salmon (all five species can be found here but pink salmon returns are highest in volume) has traditionally been the mainstay of Kodiak’s fishing fleet but many other species are brought to town all year long by trawlers, pot vessels, longliners, and jig boats including pollock, cod, sablefish, halibut, sole and flounder, rockfish, crab, herring, and sea cucumbers. Almost all of the commercial fisheries are certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council. There’s never a lack of seafood to be found in Kodiak. And recent years have seen seaweed (kelp) being added to the mix of seafood products processed in Kodiak. Innovative seafood products coming out of Kodiak also include pollock noodles (worth a try!).

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EMERGENCY PHONE LIST All Emergencies

911

Alaska State Troopers (907) 486-4121 Bayside Fire Department (907) 486-4536 Kodiak Area Native Association

(907) 486-9800

Kodiak City Fire Department

(907) 486-8040

Kodiak Harbor Master (907) 486-8080 Kodiak Island Medical Associates

(907) 486-6065

Kodiak Police Department (907) 486-8000 North Pacific Medical Group

(907) 486-4183

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center

(907) 486-3281

Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center (907) 486-2400 U.S. Coast Guard Clinic (907) 487-5757 U.S. Coast Guard Fire Department

(907) 487-5808

U.S. Coast Guard Base Security

(907) 487-5266, ext 1

Womens Bay Fire Department

(907) 487-4312

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EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS ONCE A WEEK, EMERGENCY SERVICES ACTIVATES A SIREN ALERT WARNING SYSTEM (SAWS) TEST SIGNAL (A WAVERING TONE LASTING 30 SECONDS) EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 2PM TO MAKE SURE SIRENS ARE IN WORKING ORDER. IN CASE OF A COMMUNITY WIDE INCIDENT, EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL RELAY INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC VIA LOCAL RADIO STATIONS: 98.7 FM KVOK, 100.1 FM KMXT, AND NIXEL COMMUNITY MESSAGE CENTER. SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR 7-DAY EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT:

• Keep your survival kit in an easily accessible location. • Use a sturdy container, such as a plastic garbage can, which can double as a water storage or waste materials container. • Keep a smaller version of the survival kit in your vehicle. • Rethink your kit and family needs at least once a year and replace batteries and update clothes. • Ask you pharmacist about storing prescription medications. • Fill your survival kit with the items below: • Flashlight with extra batteries • Portable AM/FM radio with extra batteries • Cell phone charger / external battery • First aid kit • Matches • Can opener • Fire extinguisher • Bottled water • Food (canned or dried) • Blankets • Special medications • Extra clothing • Sleeping bags/tent • Hand tools • Rope • Signaling devices (flares, mirror, whistle, bright cloth) • Books, cards, games, pen and paper (to boost morale) • Axe, small shovel, broom, pail and sand (optional) • Special needs bag including medications, warm clothing, blankets • Special supplies for infants, including purified water, formula, sterile bottles LINKS TO KODIAK INUNDATIONS MAPS (bit.ly/inundation-map) & EVACUATION ROUTES (bit.ly/evacuation-routes)

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A Living From the Sea Article Courtesy of the Kodiak Maritime Museum Kodiak Island lies in the Gulf of Alaska, 100 miles south of the Kenai Peninsula and 40 miles east of the Alaska Peninsula. A hundred miles long and fifty miles wide, the island was first inhabited by people who arrived in skin covered kayaks from western Alaska about 7,500 years ago. Russian explorer Vitus Bering and his crew were the first Europeans to see Kodiak Island, in 1741. Bering saw lots of sea otters, and because sea otter fur was prized for hats and coats in Europe and china, Russian fur traders soon arrived from Siberia. Lacking the hunting skills necessary to catch the animals themselves, the Russians used violence and starvation to force Kodiak’s native Alutiiq people to do the hunting for them, and also delivered European diseases, all of which resulted in the near extermination of Kodiak’s indigenous people. By the mid-1800s the sea otters had been hunted nearly to extinction too, and with the economic engine for their Alaskan colony gone, the Russians sold Alaska to the U.S. in 1867. In 1864, just three years before the Russians sold Alaska, Americans began using a revolutionary new technology, hermetically sealed cans, to pack salmon on the Sacramento River in California. By the 1870s, American fishermen and canners had arrived in Southeast Alaska and in 1882 built the first cannery at the mouth of the Karluk River, on the southwest coast of Kodiak Island. Kodiak’s canning industry grew explosively and by 1889, four million salmon a year were being canned on Kodiak.

In the early 1960s, Kodiak fishermen also began fishing king crabs, a resource which had not been previously eaten much by Americans. Canny marketing drove consumer demand however, and an modern fishing industry was born. A new shrimp fishery also came online in the 1960s and Kodiak boomed with hundreds of boats and fishermen bringing millions of dollars a year into the town. In the early 1980s both fisheries collapsed for reasons which are still debated, but which likely include overfishing and changing ocean conditions. Crab fishing continues every winter in the Bering Sea, and Kodiak fishermen fish “Out West,” and in the Gulf of Alaska for cod, pollock, halibut, black cod, herring, rockfish and salmon. Kodiak remains one of the top three American ports for value of fish landed. In the 1970s and 1980s five or ten Kodiak fishermen a year were sometimes lost each year, mostly in extreme winter sea conditions. Better safety equipment and training have decreased the loss of life dramatically however, and in some recent years, not a single fishermen has been lost at sea anywhere in Alaska. Commercial fishing is hard work, but hundreds of Kodiak fishermen continue to make their living from the sea, driven by a desire to work honestly and independently in a pristine and wild place, just as the first people who paddled ashore here did, 7,500 years ago.

Alaska’s fisheries were managed by the Federal Bureau of Fisheries, which was heavily influenced by corporate canneries head quartered in San Francisco and Seattle. Driven by the desire for short term profit, the canneries pushed for lenient fishing regulations, which by the late 1850s led to a near collapse of Alaska’s salmon runs.

Partly in response to the decline of their salmon runs, Alaskans pushed for statehood, and when they got it in 1959, formed the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, which began managing salmon based strictly on science. The runs were gradually rebuilt, and salmon harvests are now at historic highs across the state, providing jobs for thousands of fishermen and processing workers every summer.

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AVERAGE TEMPS FEB

MAR

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY 60

AVERAGE TEMPATURE IN OF

50 43 35

39 32

9.5

11.5

14.5

15”

11”

8”

6.14"

5.53"

5.81"

AVERAGE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT PERMONTH

AVERAGE SNOWFALL & RAINFALL PER MONTH

16.5

17.5

5.62"

5.91”

4.93"

& PRECIPITATION AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

61 56 46

35 29

15.5

10.5

1”

4.56"

7.35"

8.26

6”

6.87"

6.5

14”

8.73"

AVERAGE TEMPATURE IN OF

7.5

13”

AVERAGE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT PERMONTH

AVERAGE SNOWFALL & RAINFALL PER MONTH

8.29"

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RECREATIONAL SPORT SALT WATER

FRESH WATER

THICK LINE INDICATES PEAK SEASON

SPECIES OF FISH HOW TO IDENTIFY A JAN PACIFIC SALMON HALIBUT OCEAN PHASE OCEAN PHASE OCEAN PHASE

FRESHWATER PHASE

CHUM (DOG) SALMON

FRESHWATER PHASE

PINK (HUMPBACK) SALMON

OCEAN PHASE

FRESHWATER PHASE

SILVER (COHO) SALMON

FRESHWATER PHASE

SOCKEYE (RED) SALMON

FRESHWATER PHASE

KING (CHINOOK) SALMON

DOLLY VARDEN RAINBOW TROUT STEELHEAD TROUT

FEB

MAR

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PRIL MAY JUNE JULY

AUG SEPT OCT NOV

DEC

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DON’T STAY AT SEA LEVEL! ADJUST YOUR ALTITUDE Article Courtesy of Discover Kodiak Each summer, Kodiak Island’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Discover Kodiak, sponsors a hiking challenge that encourages both locals and visitors to get out and see some beautiful sights as they hike on some of the most beautiful trails around. The challenge is named “Adjust Your Altitude” and will run from June 1, 2021 to September 6, 2021. There will be two divisions of the challenge. The original challenge will be hiking to the summits of Heitman, Kashevaroff, Barometer, Pyramid, Sharatin, North Sister, and Monashka mountains. The “Adjust Your Altitude – Foothills Division” hikes change every year and will be announced in May 2021. To enter the challenge, you must visit Discover Kodiak at 100 E Marine Way, Ste. 200. Once there, you are required to sign a waiver, purchase a $5 contest sticker, and pick up your passport to record your hikes. After you have completed all of the required hikes, you simply bring picture proof and the passport back to Discover Kodiak to be entered into drawings for over $1000. For more details, please visit https://kodiak.org/adjust-your-altitude We look forward to seeing you out on the trails. Follow us on Facebook Adjust Your Altitude - Kodiak Participants for updates.

HIKING TIPS TO REMEMBER:

• • • • • • •

Check the weather for that day Familiarize yourself with the trail Tell someone where you will be Go with a friend Wear the right gear Take plenty of water with you Remember your bear spray

• • • •

Leave no trace Respect the wildlife Respect others Have a great time hiking!!

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Get Connected to the Kodiak Community These Facebook pages are some of the best ways to get connected to the community and to learn what’s happening in Kodiak! From the Saturday Farmers Market to the Kodiak Bazaars & Crafts events to Selling your unused treasures to finding your next place to live... This list should get you started.

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce

Kodiak Rental Housing Market

Shop Eat Explore Kodiak

Kodiak Real Estate for Sale

Kodiak Bazaars and Craft Events

Friends of Kodiak

Swip-Swap of Kodiak

Kodiak Jobs

Events in Kodiak

Kodiak Island Rocks

Kodiak Camera Club

Kodiak Farmers Market

Bear Aware!

Kodiak Island Foragers

Our mission is to promote development of a strong and diverse economy for the Kodiak region through active leadership and opportunities for membership involvement.

A one stop shop for all of Kodiak to find business specials, updated hours, and general news from local businesses. Remember... Shop, Eat, Explore, Local!

This page has been created in an effort to promote and centralize information about local Bazaars and Craft Shows in Kodiak, AK.

Recycle. Reduce.& Reuse! Buy, Sell, Trade, looking for’s...

Concerts, fundraisers, sporting events, mommy groups, public forums, family events. Basically, anything that will get people out of the house, is good for the community...

The KCC welcomes all types of images, whether it’s scenery, flora, fauna, close-ups, or portraits, whether shot with a DSLR or smartphone.

The page discusses local bear signtings and debate/ discussion relating to soultions/action residents can take to limit/stop this from happening now and in the future.

This page is for the Kodiak RENTAL housing market. If you are looking for a place to rent: (short term or long term) room, apartment, or house you can find it here.

Real Estate for sale in Kodiak Alaska. This is from Real Estate agents and FSBO’s. If you are looking for a home to purchase or sell, or raw land, this is the page to find it!

This group is specifically for the people who live in the town of Kodiak to advertise events, business sales, groups, organizations, etc.

This page is for the Kodiak Employment Market. If you are looking for a job or need help you can post here.

The idea is to decorate rocks and hide them in various locations to brighten someone’s day. “Post a picture to Kodiak Island Rocks Facebook Page”.

The Kodiak Farmer’s Market located at the Baptist Mission on Mission Road. The market is open on Saturday’s starting at 11am.

A place to share our beautiful, islands’ wild goodness! From berries to mushrooms to wild vegetables or medicinal herbs. Share tips, precautions, identification, recipes!

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2021 Calendar of Events Please note, event dates are subject to change. For the latest and most up to date event schedule please visit www.KodiakChamber.org.

JANUARY

First Saturday in May, help keep Kodiak clean with the help of the whole community.

MARCH

27 Crab Festival

7 Tax Free Day

thru

local businesses. The best five days in May! www.KodiakCrabFest.com

12 Kodiak Outdoor Film Festival

The films highlight outdoor activities in and around Kodiak ranging from surfing to snowboarding, from hunting to spearfishing. www.IslandTrails.org/film

JUNE 1 Adjust Your Altitude Challenge

June 1 - Sept 6th Kodiak.org/AdjustYourAltitude

30 Sewards Day

A legal Alaskan holiday celebrating the signing of the Alaska Purchase Treaty.

19 KVOK / HOT 101.1 Summer Concert

Concert at the Fairgrounds

30 ComFish Alaska & Kodiak’s Annual fisheries 31 trade show features

APRIL Whale Fest Kodiak

Eastern Pacific Gray Whale returns to Alaskan Waters.

Carnival rides, carnival food,

31 and carnival fun featuring

First Saturday in March no City Sales Tax is collected.

Kodiak Rodeo & State Fair

Mill Bay Beach

8 Community Clean Up Day

Facebook.com/groups/WhaleFestKodiak

AUGUST Shop the Rock

Local businesses offer deep discounts, specials and entertainment.

Venture thru Vehicles

Explore the working vehicles of Kodiak while you take in the flavors of local food trucks!

www.KodiakRodeoStateFair.com

10 Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner

An evening dedicated to honoring the service of the Coast Guard in Kodiak.

OCTOBER 18 Alaska Day 27 Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner An evening of awards and recognitions. The Chamber takes time to recognize the businesses and volunteers of the year.

29 Downtown Trick or Treat

Businesses open their doors for a safe and fun trick-or-treat experience.

DECEMBER Harbor Lights Festival

1 Kodiak's Annual Polar Bear Plunge

seminars, forums, vendor booths, and commercial fisheries education. www.ComFishAK.com

SEPTEMBER

MAY

Walk the boat harbor docks to see Kodiak’s commercial, sport, and personal vessels strung with holiday lights, and warm up afterwards with cookies and hot www.KodiakMaritimeMuseum.org

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INDEX

PARTNERS IN KODIAK’S ECONOMY (P.I.K.E) SPONSORS NOTED IN GREEN

A BALANCED APPROACH AAA MOVING & STORAGE/KODIAK TRANSFER CO. ABBA FATHER’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH AFOGNAK NATIVE CORPORATION AKSALA ELECTRONICS INC ALASKA 1 REALTY ALASKA AEROSPACE ALASKA AIRLINES ALASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ALASKA BERING SEA CRABBERS ALASKA FITCH FUEL CATALYST ALASKA GROUNDFISH DATA BANK ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORP. ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM ALASKA PACIFIC SEAFOODS ALASKA USA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ALASKA WASTE ALASKA WHITEFISH TRAWLERS ASSOCIATION ALASKAN LEADER FISHERIES LLC ALEXANDRA’S SALON ALUTIIQ MUSEUM AMAK TOWING COMPANY, INC. AMERICAN LEGION POST 17 AMERICAN RED CROSS OF ALASKA APL, LLC AQUAMARINE CAFÉ ARCTIC CHIROPRACTIC REHABILITATION & PT ARCTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY ARDINGER’S FINE FURNITURE ASSOCIATED ISLAND BROKERS INC. AVIS RENT-A-CAR BASES LOADED BELLA AQUA PHOTOGRAPHY BELLA BRONZE BODY SPA BERING INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS, INC BERNIE BROTHERS BEST WESTERN KODIAK INN BIG AL’S PIZZERIA BIG RAY’S BRECHAN CONSTRUCTION BRIDGEVIEW DENTAL GROUP BROTHER FRANCIS SHELTER BURCH BROTHERS CHANDLER FISHERIES INC CHART ROOM CITY OF KODIAK CITY OF KODIAK PARKS & RECREATION CLIFF POINT ESTATES COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH COOK INLET RCAC COST SAVERS CRANKY CROW B&B CREDIT UNION 1 CREIGHTON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC CROSSFIT KODIAK ISLAND CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE DANIEL’S FINE JEWELRY DEB MAIN BRANDED PROMO PRODUCTS GEIGER DEJAVU CANNABIS COMPANY DISCOVER KODIAK DO NORTH CAR RENTAL & LEASING LLC DOWL DUCKS UNLIMITED EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS, LLC EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS ELIZABETH W FLEMING, ATTORNEY ELKS LODGE/B.P.O.E. 1772 EMERALD ISLE BISTRO EMERALD ISLE ESSENTIALS EMILY’S ALTERATIONS & DESIGN ENTERPRISE FISHERIES

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS AK, INC ERICA BONDY FITNESS EYECARE EXCELLENCE F/V GOLD RUSH F/V RONDY’S FIELDS RENTALS INC. FIRST NATIONAL BANK ALASKA FLY-BY COFFEE FORAKER GROUP FRIEND CONTRACTORS LLC FRONTIER MICRO SYSTEMS FUSION MARINE TECHNOLOGY GALLEY GOURMET GCI GOLDEN ALASKA EXCAVATING GOLDEN WHEEL AMUSEMENTS GRAND SLAM TOYS & GAMES HARBORSIDE COFFEE HARVEY FLYING SERVICE HEALTHY KODIAK HENRY’S GREAT ALASKAN RESTAURANT HIGH RISE HONEY SALON HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF KODIAK HUMAN RESOURCE CENTERS OF ALASKA HUMANE SOCIETY OF KODIAK INT’L LONGSHOREMEN’S & WAREHOUSEMEN’S INTERNATIONAL SEAFOODS ISLAND AIR SERVICE ISLAND ENGINEERING ISLAND STYLE MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT JACK WHITE REAL ESTATE JML PRODUCTIONS KATMAI WILDERNESS LODGE KEY BANK ASSOCIATION KING’S DINER KIWANIS CLUB OF KODIAK KMXT PUBLIC RADIO KODIAK APPRAISAL COMPANY KODIAK AREA MENTOR PROGRAM INC. KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION KODIAK ARTS COUNCIL KODIAK ATHLETIC CLUB KODIAK BAPTIST MISSION KODIAK CAR RENTALS KODIAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KODIAK COLLEGE KODIAK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER KODIAK COMPASS SUITES KODIAK CRIME STOPPERS, INC KODIAK DAILY MIRROR KODIAK DEER HUNTS KODIAK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION KODIAK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION KODIAK FISHMEAL COMPANY KODIAK FUNERAL CHAPEL KODIAK FURNITURE KODIAK HANA RESTAURANT KODIAK HARVEST FOOD CO-OP KODIAK HISTORY MUSEUM KODIAK HYDRAULICS KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT KODIAK ISLAND BREWING COMPANY KODIAK ISLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY KODIAK ISLAND REAL ESTATE KODIAK ISLAND SMOKEHOUSE KODIAK KARATE KODIAK LIONS CLUB KODIAK MARINE SUPPLY KODIAK MARITIME MUSEUM

PG 51 PG 51 PG 48 PG 54 PG 54 PG 11 PG 14 PG 32 PG 53 PG 15 PG 42 PG 54 PG 52 PG 12 PG 15 PG 53 PG 36 PG 33 PG 8 PG 22 PG 34 PG 36 PG 51 PG 48 PG 53 PG 51 PG 47 PG 54 PG 8 PG 53 PG 27 PG 11 PG 53 PG 52 PG 14 PG 35 PG 46 PG 26 PG 11 PG 46 PG 24 PG 46 PG 51 PG 22 PG 8 PG 53 PG 22 PG 49 PG 2 PG 46 PG 25 PG 27 PG 47 PG 12 PG 54 PG 48 PG 40 PG 35 PG 35 PG 26 PG 54 PG 23 PG 22 PG 32 PG 17 PG 11 PG 35 PG 27 PG 46 PG 36 PG 27

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PARTNERS IN KODIAK’S ECONOMY (P.I.K.E) SPONSORS NOTED IN GREEN KODIAK MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM KODIAK POWERSPORTS & MARINE LLC KODIAK PRINT MASTER KODIAK PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES KODIAK PUBLIC LIBRARY KODIAK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION KODIAK REGIONAL AQUACULTURE ASSOCIATION KODIAK RODEO & STATE FAIR KODIAK ROTARY CLUB KODIAK SEAFOOD AND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER KODIAK SPECIAL OLYMPICS KODIAK TAX SERVICE KODIAK TEEN COURT, INC. KODIAK VETERINARY CLINIC KODIAK VISION CLINIC KODIAK WOMEN’S RESOURCE CRISIS CENTER KONIAG INC. KOZAK AND ASSOCIATES KVOK/HOT 101.1 LARGE VACATION RENTALS LARSEN RENTAL PROPERTIES LEISNOI INC LIFE MED ALASKA LYNDEN TRANSPORT MADE IN KODIAK MATSON MELANIES CRAZY CAKES MIDTOWN AUTO REPAIR SERVICES, INC. MILLION RECIPES MONK’S ROCK BOOKSTORE & COFFEE HOUSE MUNSEY’S BEAR CAMP NATIVE VILLAGE OF AFOGNAK NATIVES OF KODIAK NET SYSTEMS, INC NEXT STEP DANCE KODIAK NICK’S AUTO WRECKING SALVAGE NORMAN’S FINE GIFTS NORTHERN SALES COMPANY NORTHRIM BANK NWFF ENVIRONMENTAL OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOOD/KING CRAB INC. OCEANS UNITED OFFICE TECH, INC. OLD HARBOR NATIVE CORPORATION ORPHEUM THEATER ORION’S SPORTS OVATIONS PACIFIC BOAT BROKERS PACIFIC SEAFOOD PETRO MARINE SERVICES PETRO STAR INC PND ENGINEERS, INC. PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND COUNSELING CTR PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER PUFFIN VACATION RENTAL QUALITY INN KODIAK R.C. ENTERPRISES INC RADAR ALASKA RED HOOK CONSTRUCTION RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL RIETH PEDIANGCO & CO RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP RYAN AIR INC. SALVATION ARMY SAMSON TUG & BARGE SARAH ANN PHOTOGRAPHY SCOTT’S HEATING & PLUMBING SERVICE SEA HAWK AIR INC. SENIOR CITIZENS OF KODIAK, INC SHELIKOF LODGE

PG 27 PG 29 PG 53 PG 49 PG 27 PG 46 PG 54 PG 27 PG 46 PG 22 PG 46 PG 14 PG 47 PG 51 PG 49 PG 48 PG 24 PG 47 PG 26 PG 11 PG 10 PG 24 PG 48 PG 8 PG 36 PG 8 PG 32 PG 42 PG 32 PG 32 PG 52 PG 24 PG 24 PG 54 PG 22 PG 53 PG 41 PG 53 PG 14 PG 18 PG 54 PG 23 PG 53 PG 24 PG 27 PG 36 PG 36 PG 54 PG 35 PG 12 PG 12 PG 53 PG 49 PG 49 PG 52 PG 52 PG 42 PG 54 PG 15 PG 14 PG 47 PG 14 PG 22 PG 8 PG 48 PG 8 PG 36 PG 15 PG 8 PG 47 PG 52

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SILVER BAY SEAFOODS SKINNER LAW OFFICE SPAN ALASKA SPARKLING WINDOWS SPENARD BUILDERS SUPPLY ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL ST. PAUL LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL STATE OF ALASKA CENTER SUBWAY OF KODIAK SUN’AQ TRIBE OF KODIAK SUNRUNNER ALASKA CORP. SUTLIFF ACE HARDWARE SWEENEY INSURANCE SZABO MARINE SERVICES TACOS 49 TBC RADIO THE DEN CATERING THE FRAME SHOP THE GREAT ALASKAN FLOORING, INC. THE ISLANDER BOOKSHOP THE ODOM CORPORATION THE ROOKERY THREE SISTERS COFFEE COMPANY THREE SISTERS TRADING COMPANY THRESHOLD SERVICES, INC. TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORPORATION U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION U.S. COAST GUARD BASE KODIAK U.S.C.G. CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER UNITED FISHERMEN’S MARKETING ASSOCIATION US FOODS KODIAK VERTIGO AIR VIZHUNZ SALON WALLSTRUM STEVENS CPA WAL-MART WATER OF LIFE WELLS FARGO WESTERN AK LAND TITLE CO. WILDFLOWER KODIAK WORLD WIDE MOVERS INC.

PG 54 PG 53 PG 9 PG 15 PG 41 PG 22 PG 22 PG 53 PG 32 PG 24 PG 55 PG 41 PG 15 PG 54 PG 32 PG 26 PG 32 PG 36 PG 41 PG 36 PG 53 PG 37 PG 33 PG 37 PG 12 PG 55 PG 23 PG 23 PG 22 PG 47 PG 53 PG 8 PG 51 PG 14 PG 37 PG 54 PG 14 PG 11 PG 37 PG 9

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