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Contents ©KATIE HAZLETT

©DAVID COX

18 A QUICK GLIMPSE OF KODIAK’S HISTORY

40 WI L DL I FE O F KO DI A K

Air, Vehicle & Marine Transportation Moving & Shipping

23 THE PIL L A R M O U N TA I N WI N D PR OJECT

43 KO DI A K’ S CU L I N ARY JO U R N EY

13 MOVING HERE

28 KOD I A K LO CA L L I FE

06 WELCOME TO KODIAK 08 GETTING AROUND

Property Rentals Real Estate Utilities Storage Financial Services Insurance Home Services & Repairs Construction & Remodeling

16 EXPLORING KODIAK’S HOUSING MARKET

32 THE A LUTI I Q PEO PL E 34 CU LTU R E A N D R EC R E ATI O N 38 KOD I A K ACTIVI TI E S

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46 SHOP THE LOCAL SCENE 52 THE COAST GUARD IN KODIAK 54 GETTING INVOLVED

CLUBS, SERVICE & TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

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2024 OFFICIAL KODIAK RELOCATION GUIDE is published annually by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce.

STAFF Executive Director ELLEN SIMEONOFF ellen@kodiakchamber.org Community Relations Director ERICKA THOMPSON crd@kodiakchamber.org Administrative Assistant LINDA HARTLE chamber@kodiakchamber.org All photography is copyrighted by the listed photographer or agent. ©DAVID COX

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56 HE ALTH , WEL L NES S , & B E AUTY

72 G E T CO N N ECT E D TO T H E KO D I A K CO M M U N I TY

61 WH E RE TO STAY LODGING

74 A DJ U ST YO U R A LT I TU D E

62 PROFE S S IONAL SE RVIC ES

76 R EC R E AT I O N A L FISHING SEASONS

63 MARINE SERVICES

78 AVE R AG E T E M P S & PR EC I PI TAT I O N

66 A LARGE LITTLE ISLAND WITH A BIG FISHING COMMUNITY 70 A LIVING FROM THE SEA

79 M A P O F KO D I A K 80 2024 CA L E N DA R O F EVE N TS

Publication Design: ERICKA THOMPSON

The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges those who submitted photos for inclusion in the 2024 Kodiak Relocation Guide.

Main Cover Photo: Ellen Carty Back Cover Photo: Denise Link Additional Credits: Alutiiq Museum, BenMillstein, David Cox, Denise Link, Ellen Carty, Farina Cielo Salgatar, Jena Hassinger, Jim McClelland, John Sikes, Julie Coyle, Katie Hazlett, Kodiak Historical Society, Mike Munsey, Misty Thomas Nick Larghi Sarah Phillips Scott Berger, Shane Parker 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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Welcome to Kodiak from the Kodiak Ch amb er of Commerce

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odiak, Alaska, known as the Emerald Isle, is a haven for those who cherish the outdoors, hunting,

fishing, and have a strong sense of community. The

Island is stunningly beautiful with an abundance of wildlife, mountains, trails and beaches for you to see and explore. Although Kodiak has its fair share of rainy and cloudy days, there are plenty of sunny days too. With its marine climate, get used to some of the cleanest air you will ever breathe and take in.

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odiak is the second largest island in the US and is the heart of an archipelago of sixteen major

islands, home to seven small village communities:

Chiniak, Port Lions, Ouzinkie, Larsen Bay, Karluk, Old Harbor, and Akhiok, with Kodiak being the largest and most active hub. There are also quite a few smaller more remote areas all over this gorgeous island home, where people live, work and enjoy a life rich in nature and the bounty of the sea.

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he Community of Kodiak offers a vibrant rural small

town life, with something for everyone from outdoor

enthusiasts and artists to those seeking serenity and connection. Kodiak Island’s economy thrives on commercial fishing, a vital sector that supports nearly every local

business and employs around 20% of Kodiak’s residents.

Additionally, Kodiak is proud to host the largest Coast Guard Base in the U.S., a pioneering private rocket launch site and it has a growing tourism industry. f you are new to Kodiak, you’ll find it rich in exploration

opportunities, from its scenic vistas to its deep-rooted Alaska Native history, as an “all things fishing related” community and cultural offerings. Begin your journey at Discover Kodiak in the Visitor’s Center, where you’ll find maps and tips to guide your exploration. Be sure to check out the State Parks, Museums, Beaches, Wildlife Refuge, and local businesses. If you’re looking for a new career or to explore business opportunities, be sure to visit the Chamber of Commerce for resources on employment, entrepreneurship, and networking. Families should visit the Kodiak Island Borough School District’s website for information on the public school system.

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f you love the outdoors and a friendly small-town vibe,

this is truly the place for you. May your time here be some

of the very best of your life. Welcome to your new island home in Kodiak, Alaska, we look forward to seeing you around the rock.

“Kodiak I think won a place in the hearts of all of us” – John Burroughs

Alaska: The Harriman Expedition, 1899

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GETTING AROUND

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Alaska Airlines 1647 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 252-7522 www.AlaskaAir.com Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. The airline emphasizes Next-Level Care for its guests – from booking and boarding to day-of travel and beyond.

Mileage Plan members can earn and redeem miles on Alaska Airlines, oneworld® Alliance member airlines and Global Partners to 1,000+ destinations worldwide.

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

Kodiak Car Rentals 1427 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-2295 KodiakCarRentals.com

Do North Car Rental & Leasing 1404 Mountain View Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-5309 DoNorthCarRental.com

Deckload Aviation P.O. Box 8991 Kodiak, AK 99615 (309) 530-7754 deckloadaviation.com/

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Island Air Service 1420 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 478-4596 www.FlyADQ.com

We’ve got you covered.

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

MARINE TRANSPORTATION

Ryan Air Inc 6400 Carl Brady Drive Anchorage, AK 99502 (907) 562-2227 www.ryanalaska.com

www.lynden.com Alaska Marine Highway System 100 East Marine Way, Ste. 100 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3800 www.FerryAlaska.com Sundog Charters LLC 158 Alimaq Drive Upper Unit Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 312-9022 sundogcharters.com Samson Tug & Barge 8046 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4908 www.SamsonTug.com

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Lyn d e n Transp o r t 111 B ar te l Ave nue Ko d i ak , A K 99615 (907 ) 4 8 6 - 535 4 www.Lyn d e n.co m Th e Lyn d e n fami l y o f compa nies p ovi d e s t ransp o r t at i on a n d lo g i st i cs so l ut i o ns. Th ey ser ve th e e nt i re st ate o f A l aska a n d offer a ful l ran g e o f t ranspor ta tion o p t i o ns a cro ss al l m odes – a ir, l an d , an d sea – so cu stom ers ca n o p t i mi ze t i m e an d m on ey wh en shi p p i n g to, f ro m, o r within A l aska. Learn m o re by v isitin g www.Lynden.com

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Twice-weekly vessel service to Anchorage and Kodiak and weekly service to Dutch Harbor, linking domestic and international cargo with seamless rail and trucking connections to the Kenai Peninsula, Valdez, Fairbanks, and Prudhoe Bay.

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Moving & Shipping AAA Moving & Storage/Kodiak Transfer Co. 5152 Tom Stiles Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9765 www.AlliedAlaska.com Carlille Transportation 5152 Tom Stiles Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4281 www.Carlile.biz Lynden Transport 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354 www.Lynden.com The Lynden family of companies provides transportation and logistics solutions. They serve the entire state of Alaska and offer a full range of transportation options across all modes – air, land, and sea – so customers can optimize time and money when shipping to, from, or within Alaska. Learn more by visiting www.Lynden.com

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

Matson 727 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-4200 www.Matson.com Matson provides twice-weekly vessel service to Anchorage and Kodiak and weekly service to Dutch Harbor, linking domestic and international cargo with seamless rail and trucking connections to the Kenai Peninsula, Valdez, Fairbanks, and Prudhoe Bay. 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

WWW.SAMSONTUG.COM | 206 767 7820

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World Wide Movers 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354 www.World-WideMovers.com

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Looking for a Place to Call Home?

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. Laundry facilities are on site and each unit has additional wstorage available.

All common areas are professionally cleaned and maintained!

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 professionawwlly 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!

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) 942-9333 or (907) 942-1642 LarsenProperties907@gmail.com | LarsenPropertiesKodiak.com

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MOVING TO KODIAK Property Rentals Associated Island Brokers Inc 202 Center Avenue, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2000 www.SoldOnKodiak.com Fields Rentals 3530 Spruce Cape Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8370 wfields@gci.net Keller Williams AK Group- Kodiak PO Box 8674 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 299-7119 kodiakrealestatenow.com LJKodiak@kw.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. Services offered include affordable rentals, rental assistance, and home loan origination.

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 for rates.w Larsen Rental Properties 3327 Sharatin Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-9333 or (907) 350-876w7 LarsenProperties907@gmail.com Different decors, different layouts, different locations, different prices.

Something for everyone!

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The Name to Trust in Kodiak Real Estate Bob Brodie

Melanie Ladislao

202 Center Avenue, Suite 101 | (907) 486-2000 | aibi@ptialaska.net View Kodiak listings all day at www.SoldOnKodiak.com Associated Island Brokers offer highly qualified agents with a wide range of residential, property management, commercial and remote property sale experience to serve you. Experience doesn't count a little, it counts A LOT!

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MOVING TO KODIAK Real Estate Associated Island Brokers Inc 202 Center Avenue, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2000 www.SoldOnKodiak.com Cliff Point Estates 2625 Mill Bay Road 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!

Keller Williams AK Group- Kodiak PO Box 8674 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 299-7119 kodiakrealestatenow.com LJKodiak@kw.com

At Kodiak Electric, we are proud to offer our members the ease of doing business with us at their fingertips.

Visit our website to sign up for service!

Download the Smarthub app and you will have the ability to: Report outages, pay your bill, monitor your usage, set-up and manage notifications and contact member services.

Real Broker Alaska 204 East Rezanof, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 907-942-0444

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Western Alaska Land Title Co. 314 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4433 www.WesternAKTitle.com

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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 1- and 2-bedroom market rentals on beautiful Near Island for our elders. Affordable efficiency, 1- and 2-bedroom units available.

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Let us welcome you home!

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 2024 Kodiak Relocation Guide | 15

Exploring Kodiak’s Housing Market

Courtesy of Paula Laird, Broker/Owner of Real Broker Alaska

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elcome to beautiful Kodiak Island! Whether you’re here for a short tour or making Kodiak your long-term residence, we hope you take advantage of everything our unique remote island has to offer.

Kodiak is unlike any place I’ve ever lived and having been a Coast Guard spouse, I’ve lived in 8 different cities over the last 3 decades. From fishing and hiking to crafting and theatre, Kodiak has something for everyone.

Our housing market is just as unique as our community. We cannot compare our market to the Alaska mainland market or even to the Anchorage market. Kodiak seems to have an eco-system of it’s very own. Throughout my

16-year Kodiak real estate career, I’ve witnessed high inventory, low inventory, high prices and declining prices.

Generally, the Kodiak housing market, both for sales and rentals, has been a strong stable market, but there are sometimes challenging eras that prove frustrating for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants alike.

Not unlike most housing markets across the country, the last 4 years have revealed unprecedented appreciation rates for home sales as well as extremely limited inventory in Kodiak.

This translates to high prices for buyers and tenants, while sellers and landlords have oftentimes reaped benefits from the market they never imagined.

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Whether you feel this is good or bad, it is a manifestation of the simple law of supply and demand. When supply is low, prices go up and when supply is high, prices go down. At this writing (April 2024), supply remains very low for both sales and rentals. We have no idea yet how 2024 will turn out; but many remain hopeful that more homes become available to purchase or rent at reasonable prices.

I wish I could look into the future to tell you exactly what to expect whether you’re planning to buy, sell or lease a property in Kodiak this year. But whatever you do, there are steps you can take in advance to prepare yourself to properly compete in the market

when the right home comes along. If buying, your first step is to find a reputable mortgage lender (unless you have plenty of cash) and get prequalified for a mortgage loan. If renting, gather up your personal and past landlord references and be prepared to complete applications. Possibly many applications!

Next steps would include finding a trusted real estate professional to assist you through the process. There are several experienced REALTORS® who can help. It’s important to understand that in Alaska representation looks different from some other states. There is no “dual” representation but rather “full” representation, no representation

(neutral) or assistance only. Seek out a professional who can fully explain the differences so you can make informed decisions.

five years myself, I can say it was a very pleasant experience; our kids loved having so many friends living right in © SHANE PARKER the neighborhood.

While you’re watching the housing market in anticipation of making your move, always be prepared to pivot because you never know when a good opportunity may arise, different from your original plan. It’s important to keep an open mind and maintain flexibility with your housing wish list. For example, garages are not as common as you might think they should be in Kodiak, so don’t discredit a home simply because it doesn’t check all the boxes on your list. In addition having lived in Coast Guard base housing for

Kodiak is beautiful, unique, amazing, special, and life changing. Come to the Emerald Isle with optimistic anticipation and ready to enjoy life as if you’re on a perpetual vacation. With so many outdoor activities within a few minutes’ walk or drive and numerous clubs, organizations, and ways to volunteer, you will find that life on The Rock is SO much more than the house you occupy. We can’t wait to meet you!

Welcome Home!

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he Kodiak History Museum is housed in a National Historic Landmark building, the Russian-American Magazin. It is the oldest standing building in Alaska and the oldest Russian-built structure in the United States. In its long life, the building has served as a warehouse, store, family home, boarding house, and now a museum open to the public.

The Kodiak History Museum is open year-round to the public for exhibits, collections research, tours, and public programs.

Our mission is to facilitate exploration of the natural, cultural, and artistic heritage of Kodiak Island and surrounding communities to create opportunities for the public to discover, share, and Visitors can walk chronologiexchange knowledge using cally through exhibits that tell the collections and resourcstories of Kodiak beginning es made available through some of the time periods and around 1808 when the Magaz- events the exhibits describe and the operation of the Kodiak in was built through to modern get a quick glimpse of Kodiak’s History Museum. times. To the right you can see history since the early 1800s.

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A Quick Glimpse at

Kodiak Historical Society Background image : Logs of the Magazin

Kodiak’s History Article & Photos Courtesy of Kodiak History Museum

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 Kodiak Historical Society P-697-153-1 Nancy Sweeney Collection

The Erskine House served as a community gathering place throughout

the family’s tenure in the building.

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.

1939-1945 | World War II During WWII, Kodiak went from a sleepy fishing village of approx.

500 residents, to a bustling city of over 10,000

1964 | The 1964 Earthquake & Tsunami On March 27, 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake shook Alaska.

The damage from the resulting tsunami lead to Kodiak’s downtown being almost completely rebuilt.

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.

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Kodiak Island Road System Waste Disposal & Recycling Information Kodiak Island Borough Landfill

Location: 1203 Monashka Bay Road Phone Number: 907-486-9345 Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am—4pm Website: www.kodiakak.us Items accepted here include: household trash, appliances, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, furniture, household hazardous waste, tires without rims, metal, construction debris and used oil. Fees may apply. See the Kodiak Island Fee schedule, found on their website www.kodiakak.us, for disposal pricing fees.

Threshold Recycling

Location: 380 Von Scheele Way Phone Number: 907-486-6551 Hours: Tues-Sat, 10am—6pm Services include a drive through drop off center, scheduled pick-ups, and many drop off locations around town! Items accepted here include: cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, plastic’s 1 & 2, aluminum cans, tin cans, and electronics can be accepted for a fee.

Alaska Waste

Location: 1621 Mill Bay Rd Phone Number: 907-486-5308 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am—4:30pm Website: www.alaskawaste.com Alaska Waste is proud to serve the community of Kodiak with reliable trash collection services that include roll cart and roll off (dumpster) services depending on location.

Nick's Auto Wrecking & Salvage Location: 346 Sargent Creek Rd Phone Number: 907-487-2755

Items accepted here include: Metal equipment such as lawn mowers, four wheelers, snow machines, empty oil drums, etc. To learn more call or stop by!

US Coast Guard Base Onsite Recycling Program: Kodiak Station, Alaska Phone Number 907-486-5494

This program is only available to USCG members and families.

Processing Fish and Animal at Home Proper Disposal: Place all trimmings, bones, and other scraps in to plastic bags. Dispose of in a bear resistant waste container or bring directly to the landfill. Depending on the time of year fish scrap containers are located at the harbor.

Improper disposal of waste from fish or game by discarding it on public or private property violates state law and can draw bears into areas frequented by the public. Violators may be subject to fines ranging from $300 to $1,000.

This message is brought to you by the Kodiak Island Borough Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB).

Interested in “talking trash” or getting involved contact 907-486-9343.

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MOVING TO KODIAK Utilities

Storage

Alaska Waste 1621 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5308 www.AlaskaWaste.net

AAA Moving & Storage/Kodiak Transfer Co. 5152 Old Tom Stiles Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9765 www.AlliedAlaska.com

GCI 170 Von Scheele Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3334 www.GCI.com

World Wide Movers 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354 www.World-WideMovers.com

Kodiak Electric Association (KEA) 1614 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7700 www.KodiakElectric.com At Kodiak Electric, we are proud to offer our members the ease of doing business with us at their fingertips.

Visit our website to sign up for service!

Download the Smarthub app and you will have the ability to: report outages, pay your bill, monitor your usage, set-up and manage notifications and contact member services.

Kodiak Island Borough Solid Waste Advisory Board 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9343

www.KodiakAk.us/170/Recycling-Services

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 Threshold Recycling Services 380 Von Scheele Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6551 www.ThresholdServicesInc.org

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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 dieselengines. 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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MOVING TO KODIAK Financial Services Alaska Housing Finance Corp.

521 Maple Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5513 www.AHFC.us Credit Union 1 111 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 339-9485 www.CU1.org Edward Jones Investments 326 Center Street, Suite 102 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5000 www.EdwardJones.com/tyler-wallace

Meet your Kodiak home loan specialist Give me a call, today!

License #AK157293

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

Ken Scott

NMLS #203469 Assistant Vice President Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator 907-395-4527 www.kenlscott.net

Global Credit Union 2685 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0900 www.GlobalCU.org Haven Financial Partners 1627 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2020 Kodiak Public Accounting 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 selbyglo1@outlook.com Northrim Bank 2011 Mill Bay Road, Ste. 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1020 www.Northrim.com Northrim Bank is an Alaska-based community bank with 19 branches in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Fairbanks, Nome, Soldotna, Kodiak, Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, and serving 100% of the state with online and mobile tools. Residential Mortgage, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary. The Bank differentiates itself with its detailed knowledge of Alaska’s economy and its signature “Superior Customer First Service” philosophy.

Residential Mortgage, LLC 2695 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1044 www.ResidentialMTG.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 ZenBusiness 5511 Parkcrest Drive Suite 103 Austin, TX, 78731 (512) 765-4985 www.zenbusiness.com/alaska-llc

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Insurance Moda Health & Delta Dental of Alaska 510 L Street Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 575-5625 Axio -Sweeney Insurance 122 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 931-7949

www.SweeneyInsurance24-7.com

ACHIEVE MORE

WE BANK ON ALASKANS At Northrim, we focus on serving the unique needs of Alaskans and the businesses that power the Last Frontier.

Visit us at 2695 Mill Bay Road to see how we can help you or your business achieve more with innovative products and services, customized solutions and local decisions.

(907) 481-1620 | northrim.com

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MOVING TO KODIAK Home Services & Repair Sparkling Windows Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5391 sparklingwindowsadq@yahoo.com Scott’s Heating & Plumbing Service 1414 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5405 scottsheatnplumb@ak.net

1720 Mill Bay Road (907) 512-0737 | gae@gci.net

Locally own and operated contractor. Commercial and Residential Services: excavation, drainage, septic system, rock and concrete, fuel spill cleanup, demolition, concrete block walls, site prep, foundations and a host of other services.

Construction & Remodel Bering Industrial Contractors 8300 Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1954 www.BeringInc.com

Golden Alaska Excavating, LLC 2011 Mill Bay Road #2 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0737 www.goldenalaska.biz

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

Lightfoot, Inc. PO Box 1934 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6229 light@gci.net

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

MK Enterprises 1816 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5544 mkoffice@kevinarndt.net

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

Red Hook Construction 8100 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2948 redhook@alaska.net

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LIFE IN KODIAK Education Alutiingcut Child Care Center 2932 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-6464 alutiingcut@sunaq.org Healthy Kodiak 3449 Rezanof Drive East Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1377 www.HealthyKodiak.net Kodiak College 117 Benny Benson Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4161 www.KOC.Alaska.edu

Kodiak Island Borough School District 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) 486-7401 • 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) 486-7550

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

Rural Cap 731 East 8th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 253-5854 www. ruralcap.org

Pre School/Child Care

Worship

Alutiingcut Child Care Center 2932 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-6464 alutiingcut@sunaq.org

Abba Father’s Christian Fellowship Church 227 West Rezanof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7171 pastorharden48@gmail.com

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

Community Baptist Church 216 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3458 www.KodiakCBC.org

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

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

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Kodiak Baptist Mission 1944 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4126 www.KodiakBaptistMission.org

USCG Child Development Center

Building 2 Storis Drive Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5481

www.KodiakMWR.com/cdc.shtml

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ALUTIINGCUT CHILD CARE CENTER 7:30am- 5:30pm, M-F, Year Round We are a state licensed preschool with extended care, that provides kindergarten prep through play based education, social emotional, cultural, cognitive, fine/gross motor learning and more!

Enrolling All Kodiak Children Ages 2-5 yrs old (3+ must be potty trained) All childcare assistance is accepted Students will be learning about the Alutiiq culture through music, dance, artwork, stories and much more while preparing for Kindergarten!

(907) 206-6464

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Meeting local academic and workforce training needs since 1968!

Stay Close, Go Far!

117 Benson Drive (907) 486-4161 | koc.alaska.edu UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual www.alaska.edu/titleIXcompliance/nondiscrimination

Kodiak College is here to serve you and all of your educational needs.

Earn a degree or certificate.

Take a class for professional development or just for fun.

Adult Education, GED services also available.

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Welcomes you to Kodiak!

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LIFE IN KODIAK MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATIONS

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

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. Services offered include affordable rentals, rental assistance, and home loan origination.

Rep. Louise Stutes 305 Center Ave, Suite 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-8872 Representative.Louise.Stutes@akleg.gov

Sen. Gary Stevens 305 Center Ave, Suite 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-4925 Senator.Gary.Stevens@akleg.gov

City of Kodiak 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8636 www.City.Kodiak.AK.US

Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC) 3300 Arctic Blvd, Suite 203 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 562-7380 www.swamc.org US Coast Guard Base Kodiak N-38 Cape Sarichef Base Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5170 US Coast Guard Air Station PO Box 195000 Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5472

www.USCG.mil/d17/AirstaKodiak

Native Organizations

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Afognak Native Corporation 300 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6014 www.Afognak.com

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

Kodiak Area Native Association 3449 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9800 www.KodiakHealthCare.org

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

Koniag Incorporated 194 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2530 www.Koniag.com

Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak 312 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4449 www.Sunaq.org 2024 Kodiak Relocation Guide | 31

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A member of the Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers performs in the traditional regalia.

Cama’i – Hello and welcome to Qik’rtaq – Kodiak Island, the traditional homeland of the Alutiiq people. The Alutiiq are the Kodiak Archipelago’s first settlers. Our ancestors came to the islands more than 7,500 years ago. We are closely related to the Native societies of the Bering Sea coast and the Aleutian Islands. Like our neighbors, we make our living harvesting from the land and sea.

Today about 1,800 of our people live in six coastal villages and the City of Kodiak. Many others live In neighboring Alaskan towns, in Anchorage, Seattle, and cities around the world.

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ALUTIIQ MUSEUM Our tribal museum, the Alutiiq Museum, opened in 1995 to preserve and share our story, revitalize traditions, and invite all people to explore our culture. The museum is currently under renovation to better serve our visitors! The upgraded Alutiiq Museum will include a classroom, expanded exhibit space, and more. This renovation aims to provide improved services and a sustainable home for our collections and programs. Construction wraps up by late 2024.

Visit us at 111 Rezanof Drive in the Downtown Marketplace, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, to shop the museum store. You can also learn about Alutiiq traditions and culture online at alutiiqmuseum.org.

Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository 215 Mission Road, Suite 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 844-425-8844 info@alutiiqmuseum.org

AP’SKIKUT—ASK US

Do you have a question about Alutiiq culture or Kodiak history? Ask it through the Alutiiq Museum cultural questions portal at https://alutiiqmuseum.org/learn/ask-a-question.

PRESERVE OUR HISTORY

Alutiiq history is preserved in hundreds of archaeological sites, places where our ancestors lived and worked. These sites are a rich but non-renewable resource. Once they are damaged, the information they hold is destroyed. Sites and their contents are protected by law. If you find an a site or an artifact, look and enjoy but do not disturb. Take photographs not artifacts.

ALASKA NATIVE FACTS Alaska has a larger Native population than any other state.

About 20% of Alaska’s residents are Native, more than 180,000 people.

In 2020, there were 574 federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States—229 of them in Alaska.

Alaska’s Native people belong to a diverse set of Indigenous cultures including the Inupiaq, Yup’ik, Unangax ,̂ Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Athabascan, Eyak, Lingít, Haida, and Tshimshian.

The Kodiak Archipelago is home to the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people.

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

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

Kodiak History Museum 101 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5920 www.KodiakHistoryMuseum.org Kodiak Maritime Museum 500 Alimaq Drive 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

PO Bo PO oxx 187 876 76, Ko od dia iak, AK 999966115

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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.

KVOK 98.7 | HOT 101.1 1315 Mill Bay Road, Ste.A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5159 www.KVOK.com

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.

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Recreation & Entertainment Opportunities 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, 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 remains 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

Discover Kodiak Visitor Information Center 100 East Marine Way, Ste. 200 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4782 www.Kodiak.org Deckload Aviation P.O. Box 8991 Kodiak, AK 99615 (309) 530-7754 deckloadaviation.com/ Golden Wheel Amusements 18619 Old Glenn Hwy Chugiak, AK 99567 (907) 688-2296 www.goldenwheelamusements.com Kodiak Connections Kodiak Walking Tours P.O. Box 2217 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-6772 www.kodiakwalkingtours.com Kodiak Arts Council 722 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5291 www.KodiakArts.org

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 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 orpheum@alaska.net 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 Sundog Charters LLC 158 Alimaq Drive Upper Unit Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 312-9022 sundogcharters.com

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KODIAK

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Activities!

No matter the weather, no matter the season, Kodiak is always catering to new and different activities!

Hit the waves and get a close look at otters, puffins and whales in a boat, paddle board, 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 Sky Soarers

Famous Kodiak Bears 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!

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, King Fishers, Ptarmigan, and a wide variety of ducks and other waterfowl including Swans. © Nick Larghi

Be Bear, aware!

Remember When Walking through the woods, make noise & 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 land, I understand, so I’ll be on my way!”

Hey Bear Ho Bear Song & book

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Hey Bear Ho Bear Song & book by Stacy Studebaker

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Fur Foragers 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 chasing our resident Hares.

Wild Game 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. Keep an eye out for the Buffalo herd on your way to Surfers Beach. 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.

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Aquatic Wildlife

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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.

Kodiak is also home to Sea and River Otters, Sea Lions, Seals, and many many more!

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FOOD & DRINK Bar & Lounge

Catering

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

Bearfoot Bakery Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-8055 www.BearfootBakery.com

www.KodiakInn.com/Restaurants

Double Shovel Cider Company 101 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 947-0264 www.DoubleShovelCider.co

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

MeLanies Crazy Cakes Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-9601 hurst1n2@aol.com Subway of Kodiak 326 Center Street, Ste. 208 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7676 www.Subway.com

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CATERING & EVENT PLANNING

907.202.1139 THEDENCATERING@GMAIL.COM

Nuniaq & The Den Catering 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.

Coffee Bean & Bloom Coffee House 450 E Marine Way, Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-2600 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, Avocado Toast, Blended Drinks, 100% Fruit Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Lotus Energy Drinks, Hand-scooped Ice Cream, and Kodiak Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese. We feature Local merchandise, artwork and a kids corner.

Harborside Coffee 210B Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862 www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com Sip Fresh-Roasted Coffee fresh from our Roastery while enjoying breathtaking Harbor Views.

Offering Traditional and Specialty Espresso Drinks, Fresh Baked Pastries, Breakfast Burritos, Harborside Burgers, Avocado Toast, 100% Fruit Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Lotus Energy Drinks,and Kodiak Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese. We offer Local Merchandise. Take a pound of our Freshly Roasted Harborside Coffee home as a unique Kodiak souvenir.

Island Espresso 2465 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-2600

Near Island Coffee 110 alimaq drive, Kodiak, AK 99615 907-539-2326 Three Sisters Coffee Company 2465 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-5442 www.ThreeSistersCoffeeCo.com Wheel Watch 210B Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-586 www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com Drive or walk up for Fresh-Roasted Coffee from our Roastery. Offering Traditional and Specialty Espresso Drinks, Fresh Baked Pastries, Breakfast Burritos, Harborside Burgers, Avocado Toast, 100% Fruit Smoothies, Acai Bowls, Lotus Energy Drinks, Soft Serve Ice-cream andKodiak Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese.

Daily Lunch Specials, such as Specialty soups, salads,and sandwiches.

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Dining

FOOD & DRINK Aquamarine Café 508 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2999 www.AquamarineKodiak.com

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

www.KodiakInn.com/Restaurants

Nuniaq 113 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1660 www.Nuniaq.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!

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

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

Kodiak Hana Restaurant 516 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1088 www.KodiakHana.com

Tacos 49 1714 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615

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

Local Alaskan Seafood

Burger, Steaks & Salad

20 Draft Beers on Tap & Full Bar

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FOOD & DRINK

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 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 Inside Cost Savers.

(907) 486-0044 | costsave@ptialaska.net

Grocery Alaska Meat Company Sitkinak Island Kodiak, AK 99615 info@alaskameat.com www.AlaskaMeat.com Bells Flats Little Store 10783 Birch Circle Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4692 BrightBox Farms Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-9094 www.BrightBoxFarms.com

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 Harvest Food Cooperative 420 Selig Street, Suite 100 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-6263 www.KodiakHarvest.org Kodiak Island Smokehouse 1819 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 Safeway Grocery Bakery, Pharmacy, Gifts, Deli, Meat 2685 Mill Bay Rd Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1500 www.safeway.com,

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SHOP LOCAL

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

Kodiak Creations Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-5585 lindakozak@gmail.com www.KodiakCreations.net

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

Uncharted Art Gallery & Gifts 504 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-8996 weatheredwoman@msn.com

„Beer is proof that

God loves us and wants us to be happy - Ben Franklin

Kodiak Island Brewing Company, LLC 117 Lower Mill Bay Rd Kodiak Ak 99615 907.486.ALES(2537) Ben Millstein, Brewer/Owner bmills@ak.net Hours Seasonal

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Don‘t Forget Your Growler!

SHOP LOCAL SHOP LOCAL Retail & Clothing Ardinger’s & Co 1710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5554

Furnishingnetwork.com/ArdingersFurniture

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.

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.

Grand Slam Toys & Games 111 E Rezanof dr Ste 8 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-6695 www.GrandSlamToys.com High Rise 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 102 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0400 www.HighRise907.com Kodiak Marine Supply 332 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5752

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The Islander Bookshop 111 E Rezanof dr Ste 7 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7560 www.IslanderBookshop.com Made In Kodiak Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2421 www.madeinkodiak.org

Daniel 's Fine Jewelry Sales • Design • Repair

The Knotty Crew PO Box 3037 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7560 www.AKTheKnottyCrew.com The Rookery 103 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0052 www.therookeryfibershop.com Wildflower Kodiak 158 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5787 www.WildflowerKodiak.com/ Wal-Mart 2911 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1670

www.Walmart.com/store/2711-Kodiak-AK

4141-B West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615

(907) 486-0400 www.danielsfinejewelry.com

Gift Shop 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.

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SHOP LOCAL Home Goods

Home Supplies

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

Kodiak Furniture 1420 Mill Bay Road, Ste. B Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5969 www.KodiakFurniture.net

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.

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 decor. Sofas, sectionals, recliners, massage chairs, 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.

Furnishingnetwork.com/ArdingersFurniture

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

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SHOP LOCAL

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.midtownautore pair.n et M - F: 8:30 - 5:30 907-486-4008 · 2181 Mill Bay Road

(907) 486-4276 | BIGRAYS.COM 212 LOWER MILL BAY ROAD, KODIAK, AK 99615

VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

Outdoor Goods

Automotive

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.

Kodiak Auto Detailing 220 Sargent Creek Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-4240 www.KodiakDetailing.com Offering everything from basic interior and exterior cleanings to tar removal and ceramic coating. We are Kodiak’s source for superior vehicle detailing.

Licensed and Insured for your peace of mind.

Kodiak Tactical 1315 Mill Bay Rd C Kodiak, AK (907) 942-6465 www.kodiaktac.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 & Marine.

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

RTS Auto 114 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-1414 tires@rtsautokodiak.com

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SHOP LOCAL

Appointments Daily Mon-Friday

WHERE CLEAN MEETS SHINE: YOUR CAR, OUR CARE! Visit our website for a complete list of services and to book online.

Check out our membership options and take advantage of huge savings while keeping your ride spotless.

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SHOP LOCAL

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

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COAST GUARD in Kodiak © Denise Link

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he US Coast Guard is proud to welcome you to Kodiak, an officially designated Coast Guard City! The Commandant of the Coast Guard has chosen to recognize the community of Kodiak for its “longstanding and enduring relationship” and the unique and sustained level of support it has provided to the service. Coast Guard members and their families feel like the island is their “home away from home.”

Coast Guard Base Kodiak is the home of “Rock Solid Support” to all Coast Guard units on the island and we offer an exceptional array of opportunities for those stationed here. On-base facilities include a Commissary, Exchange, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, and a modern gym with an indoor swimming pool. Military members,

Civilian personnel, Retirees, and their families are all welcomed at base facilities and events.

For more information about what is offered at the base you can visit: https://www. dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Director-of-Operational-Logistics-DOL/Bases/ Base-Kodiak.

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f you are seeking employment, Coast Guard Base Kodiak offer a wide range of job opportunities, and you do not need to be previously affiliated with the military to apply! Interested in working at the commissary, child development center, morale-well-being-recreation department or more, contact the Base Kodiak Transition and Relocation Coordinator for more information about job openings.

In the town of Kodiak, ap-

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proximately eight miles from the Base, there is a Safeway, Wal-Mart, dining, museums, and other specialty stores. Various community organizations offer activities year-round and the opportunity to volunteer. With low crime rates, good schools, and a close-knit community many who are stationed here quickly feel at home and don’t want to leave. If interested in the missions and support the Coast Guard is providing from Kodiak, check out our social media accounts for pictures, videos, and testimonials! www.facebook.com/uscoastguardbasekodiak www.facebook.com/basekodiakmwr www.facebook.com/CGASKodiak

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Base Kodiak Contact Numbers: Chaplain Office 907-487-5730 MWR 907-487-5108 CG Exchange 907-487-5773 Commissary 907-487-5015 Transition & Relocation Assistance 907-487-5341 Base Clinic

907-487-5757 Base ID Card Office 907-487-5170 Ext. 6649 Base Security Forces 907-487-5555 Guest House 907-487-5446 Housing Office 907-487-5170 Ext. 6641 CG Support

855-247-8778 CG Recruiting 907-278-2447

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GETTING INVOLVED Clubs & Service Organizations 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 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 Kodiak KINDNESS Project PO Box 8704 Kodiak, AK 99615 KodiakKindness.org Are you expecting or arriving with an infant? KINDNESS provides free, professional infant feeding support; everything needed to meet your goals without leaving your home or using your health insurance.

Kodiak Public Library Association PO Box 1824 Kodiak, AK 99615 KodiakPublicLibraryAssociation.org

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.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.

Kodiak Rotary Club (Afternoon) PO Box 652 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6929

Kodiak Rotary Club (Morning) PO Box 1963 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3269 Kodiak Teen Court 610 Upper Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3550 www.KodiakTeenCourt.org Island Trails Network 326 Center Ave Kodiak, AK 99615 (206) 486-6656 www.islandtrails.org/ Mule Deer Foundation AK, Kodiak Black Tail Chapter 007 Sitka Blacktail Lane Thorne Bay, AK 99919 907-209-6690 baichtal@muledeer.org Resource Development Council 121 West Fireweed Lane, Ste. 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 276-0700 www.AKRDC.org

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 community 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

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Clubs & Service Organizations

Trade Organizations

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7056 8625 Monashka Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4636 vfwpost7056@yahoo.com

Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers 4005 20th Ave West, Ste. 102 Seattle, WA 98199 (206) 783-0188 www.AlaskaBeringSeaCrabbers.org

International Longshoremen’s & Warehousemen’s Union PO Box 597 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5940

Alaska Groundfish Data Bank 363 Curlew Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3033 agdb@gci.net

Kodiak Economic Development Corporation PO BOX 669 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-4650 www.KodiakEDC.com

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Alaska Marine Conservation Council PO BOX 2190 Homer, AK 99603 (907) 299-6566 www.AkMarine.org Alaska Whitefish Trawlers Association PO Box 991 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-9888 www.AlaskaWhitefishTrawlers.org

Kodiak Seiners Association PO Box 8835 Kodiak, AK 99615 www.KodiakSeinersAssociation.org Kozak and Associates 326 Center Avenue #202 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8824 lkozak@gci.net

Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council 8195 Keni Spur Hwy Kenai, AK 99611 (907) 283-7222 www.CIRCAC.org 2024 Kodiak Relocation Guide | 55

PERSONAL CARE Health & Human Services

Healthcare

Brother Francis Shelter 410 Thorsheim Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5610 bfskinc@yahoo.com

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

Alaska Behavioral Health 1450 Muldoon Rd Anchorage, AK 99504 (907) 744-7856 www.ArcticChiropractic.com

Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital & Arctic Recovery 1650 South Bragaw Street Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 248-7575 www.NorthStarBehavioral.com

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

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.

Hospice & Palliative Care Kodiak 1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0600 HospiceAndPalliativeCareOfKodiak.org Kodiak Funeral Chapel 303 Erskine Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3422 Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center 422 Hillside Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6171 www.KWRCC.org

Bridgeview Dental Group 413 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (833) 228-2803 www.BridgeviewDentalGroup.com Creighton Chiropractic Clinic 814 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9798 www.CreightonChiropractic.com Laura Creighton, DC Has been caring for Kodiak since 2004. With over 25 years of experience treating musculoskeletal dysfunction, she provides efficient and effective care in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere.

New Patients Welcome!

(907) 481-3567

LifeMed Alaska 6320 South Airport Place Anchorage, AK 99615 (907) 249-8450 www.LifeMedAlaska.com Providence Kodiak Island Counseling CTR 1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481 - 2400

ORTHODONTIC SPECIALIST Dr Haines (8 yrs old - adults)

Invisalign & Traditional Braces Comfortable Itero scans to see before/after smiles

alaska.providence.org

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

PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST, Dr Marks (babies to 8 yrs old)

Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc. 302 Erskine Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6181 www.KodiakSeniorCenter.org Strong Solutions PO Box 1024 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5546

Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic Inc. 202 Center Avenue, Ste 102 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6188 www.kiacc.com/

CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY, Dr Christensen DMD (8 - 17 yrs old)

We bill your insurance and provide comfortable financial options.

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Visit us at 204 E ast Rezanof Dr. Suite 201 kodiakislandfamilydentistr y@gmail.com w w w.KodiakIslandFamilyDentistr y.com

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We’re here for you, always.

As part of the Kodiak community, you’re our neighbor, our friend, our family. And like family, we care for you throughout all the stages of your life. Our exceptional caregivers focus on your unique needs with personalized care, provided with dignity and compassion. That’s our commitment to you.

We offer a wide range of high-quality services and specialty care right here on the island.

Our inpatient and outpatient care includes: • Acute care • Diagnostic imaging such as mammography, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound and fluoroscopy • Emergency • Infusion and chemotherapy • Lab services • Long-term care • Maternity including lactation support • Nutrition counseling • Palliative care • Surgical • Adult and pediatric therapy services, including occupational, respiratory, physical and speech • Wound care

Our Specialty Clinic offers care provided by in-house and visiting physicians with expertise in: • Aesthetics • Audiology • Dermatology • Ear, nose and throat, including facial plastics • General pediatrics and pediatric cardiology • General surgery • OB/GYN • Orthopedics • Pain management • Podiatry 1915 East Rezanof Drive • Urology

Friends and neighbors caring for friends and neighbors.

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Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9500

providence.org/Kodiak

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

Kodiak Vision Clinic 214 West Rezanof Drive, Ste. 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-3567 www.KodiakVisionClinicAK.com

Kodiak Area Native Association 3449 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9800 www.KodiakHealthCare.org

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center 1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9500

Kodiak Community Health Center 1911 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-5000 www.KodiakCHC.org Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic 202 Center Avenue, Suite 102 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6188 www.kiacc.com Kodiak Island Family Dentistry 204 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6188 www.KodiakIslandFamilyDentistry.com

www.Providence.org/locations/ak/kodiak-island-medical-center

We offer extensive services close to home, including emergency, surgical, maternity, acute and long-term care; occupational, physical, speech and respiratory therapy; x-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound and mammogram; and infusion and chemotherapy. We have in-house and visiting providers specializing in ear, nose and throat; podiatry; dermatology; urology; orthopedics; pain management; OB/GYN; pediatrics; audiology; wound care; and general surgery.

Laura Creighton, D.C. Specializing in Myofascial Release Caring for Kodiak since 2004 907.487.9798 814 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615

KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION To Elevate the Quality of Life of the People We Serve Dr Hyrum Murdoch S edation, C osmetic & Wisdom teeth, Root Canals, Dental Emergencies and Dr Paul Cady Periodontist/Implant, bone and tissue grafting specialist.

D ON’ T LET YOUR DENTAL FEARS STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR HEALTH, OR YOUR SMILE ANYMORE! RELAX WHILE WE GIVE YOU YOUR SMILE BACK! 413 E ast Rezanof | Kodiak, AK 99615 | (907) 486-3257 BridgeViewDentalGroup@gmail.com | BridgeViewDentalGroup.com

Medical / Dental Behavioral Health Substance Use Treatment Veterans Services Children’s Services Wellness Center 3449 Rezanof Drive East, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 | 907.486.9800 2024 Kodiak Relocation Guide | 59

PERSONAL CARE

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Fitness A Balanced Approach 3833 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0860 www.ABAKodiak.com Kodiak Athletic Club 3689 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8770 lindsaynkodiak@gmail.com

THE KODIAK VISION CLINIC has been serving the wonderful community of Kodiak for over 40 years. We are building on the last 2 years of momentum with ownership changes offering expanded services and updated frame/lens selections as well as the most up to date contact lenses. The medical capabilities have also been broadened. One exciting addition is that we now have a second Optometrist, Dr. Herring, seeing patients when Dr. Noll is not in town. She moved to Kodiak with her family and will be with us for a few more years. As always, we appreciate seeing new and existing patients and have plenty of availability for appointments. We appreciate your continued trust and support in allowing us to meet all of your vision and ocular health needs, it is our privilege to be able to practice here.

We still accept the most insurances on the island including VSP, Blue Cross, Premera, Aetna, Tricare (AD and dependents), Medicare, and Medicaid with prompt appointments available. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Noll and staff at your convenience. We look forward to meeting you and caring for your vision.

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Kodiak Karate 326 Center Avenue, Ste. 90-E Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-6036 www.Facebook.com/KodiakKarate Next Step Dance Kodiak 1220 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5722 www.NextStepDanceKodiak.com Sunrise studio 202 Center St #320 Kodiak, AK 99615 www.sunrisestudioak.com

WHERE TO STAY

L A RGE VAC AT ION

Pet Care

Rentals

Humane Society of Kodiak 2409 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8077 www.KodiakAnimalShelter.org

E n j oy yo u r s t ay i n K o d i a k w h e r e yo u c a n p u t yo u r f ee t u p, r e l a x , a n d f ee l a t h o m e .

Kodiak Veterinary Clinic 1950 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5418 www.KodiakVet.com

A va i l a b l e y e a r - r o u n d • L o c a l ly o w n e d Re n t t h e w h o l e h o u s e • S e a so n a l r at e s P e t f r i e n d ly • F u l ly f u r n i s h e d W e h av e f o u r h o m e s t o c h o o s e f r o m

Salons & Spas Bella Bronze Body Spa 1421 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2017 www.BellaBronzeBodySpa.com Honey Salon Inc. 1420 Selig Street, Ste. 300 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1001 www.Facebook.com/HoneySalonAK

Salons & Spas Fitness Continued

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Well Being Massage & Rossiter PO Box 3261 Kodiak, AK 99615 907-654-7404. Call or Text for Appointment www.wellbeingmassageandrossiter.com

Rossiter Stretching offers relief from chronic pain.

Powerful two-person stretching technique to release large areas of stuck connective tissue, immediately improving mobility and giving your body its “space” back.

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.

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

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.

Puffin Vacation Rental 3641 Puffin Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-2297 www.KodiakVacationHomes.com Quality Inn Kodiak 1395 Airport Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2700 www.ComfortInn.com Shelikof Lodge 211 Thorsheim Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4141 www.ShelikofLodgeAlaska.com 2024 Kodiak Relocation Guide | 61

Distributors

BUSINESS SERVICES Northern Sales Company 2980 Cove Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4311 www.NSales.com Odom Corporation 5152 Tom Stiles Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4545 www.OdomCorp.com

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) Alas 1517 E Rezanof Dr Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 563-3030 www.rndc-usa.com US Food Kodiak Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8503 www.USFoods.com ©Ellen Carty

Engineers DOWL 104 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0519 www.DOWL.com PND Engineers 1506 West 36th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-1011 www.PNDEngineers.com

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

Miscellaneous Kodiak Island Borough Solid Waste Advisory Board 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9343

www.KodiakAk.us/170/Recycling-Services

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

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Professional Services

Promotional Services

Educational Concepts PO Box 3016 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1419 nwooten@gci.net

Bases Loaded 202 Center Avenue, Ste. 315 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5100 basesloaded@alaska.net

Foraker Group 161 Klevin Street Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 743-1200 www.ForakerGroup.org

Deb Main Branded Promotional Products Geiger NW (253) 921-7594 www.DebMain.Geiger.com

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce 100 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5557 www.KodiakChamber.org 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 Print Masters 325 A Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3023 www.KodiakPrintMasters.com MSI Communications 808 E Street, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 569-7070 State of Alaska Job Center 211 Mission Road, Ste. 103 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3105 www.Jobs.Alaska.gov

Mountain Man Tree Works P.O. Box 8654 Kodiak, AK 99615 (270) 889-1768

Ronald Acarregui P.O. Box 8204 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-5260

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MARINE SERVICES Harbor & Marine Amak Towing Company PO Box 650 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5503 www.AmakTowing.com

Highmark Marine Fabrication 2018 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5220 www.HighmarkMarine.com

Cummins Sales & Service 158 Alimaq Drive Bay 2 Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 478-3646 www.Cummins.com

JAG Alaska 308 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (517) 917-3720 www.JAGAlaska.com

Fitch Fuel Catalyst PO Box 2545 Kodiak, AK 99615 (206) 321-6395 www.PowerFuelSavers.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 & Marine.

Net Systems 325 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5350 www.Net-Sys.com

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

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Radar Alaska 218 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3892 sales@RadarAlaska.com Szabo Marine Services PO Box 1633 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3853 76taku77@gmail.com

SilverBaySeafoods.com

Turnagain 5050 Cordova Street Ste 200 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 261-8960 https://turnagain.build/ 2024 Kodiak Relocation Guide | 63

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MARINE SERVICES Fisheries & Vessels Alaskan Leader Fisheries 8874 Bender Road, Ste. 201 Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 318-1280 www.AlaskanLeader.com Big Blue Fisheries LLC 3103 Mill Bay Road Los Altos, CA 94022 (360) 957-1606 Blue Evolution 445 South San Antonio Road Los Altos, CA 94022 (360) 318-1280 www.BlueEvolution.com Chandler Fisheries 569 Leta Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-1976 Jason@fvtopaz.com Chellissa Fisheries 12218 Gara Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 991-9902 Chellissaap@gmail.com Enterprise Fisheries PO Box 564 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5710 F/V Gold Rush PO Box 425 Kodiak, AK 99615 (503) 881-0077 www.GoldRushFisheries.com F/V New Dawn PO Box 8883 Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 740-0891

F/V Resilient & Resilient Fisheries PO Box 8985 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3041

Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Assoc.

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

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

OBI Seafood 621 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5791 www.OceanBeauty.com

Ivanoff Seafood PO Box 8883 Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 286-6223 www.IvanoffSeafood.com

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

Kodiak Crab Allianace Cooperative P O Box 2677 Kodiak, AK 99615 (360) 957-1606

Silver Bay Seafoods 512 Shelikof Streef Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4768 www.SilverBaySeafoods.com Silver Bay Seafood is an integrated processor of frozen, salmon, herring, & squid products. Beginning in 2007 in Sitka. Today, we are one of the largest seafood companies in Alaska.

Nichole Fisheries 12218 Gara Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 999-6103 92nichole@gmail.com

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

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 United Fishermen’s Marketing Assoc.

PO Box 2917 Kodiak AK 99615 (907) 486-4568 jeff.stephan@me.com

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A Large Little Island

with a Big

Fishing Community Article Courtesy of Ivanoff Seafoods

Kodiak- a place where the rugged beauty of nature meets the hustle and bustle of a thriving fishing industry. Surrounded by vastly rich waters, commercial fishing is the heart of Kodiak’s economy and is the homeport for over 420 fishing vessels and provides moorage for over 230 additional vessels at times of the year. Kodiak Island is the 2nd largest fishing port in Alaska - and it regularly ranks top 10 in the nation by volume landed (397 million pounds in 2020). The emerald islands commercial fishing industry is unique in its diversity in people, processors, history and gear types.

While the majority of Kodiak’s fisheries are only operational seasonally, Kodiak’s bountiful waters with close regulation by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and other regulatory agencies allow for sustainable harvests to be brought to town all year long. The main targeted species that are caught around Kodiak Island are: halibut, salmon, cod, crab, sea cucumber, herring, pollock, sablefish, sole, flounder, and most recently kelp. Naming and regulating the species is one task, catching them is the other! Each fishery brings its own unique boat and gear type, some of the common ones you can see along the waterfront are: purse seiners, long liners, pot vessels, jiggers, scallopers, and trawlers. Many vessels target multiple species throughout the year so changing out gear and retrofitting boats for different fisheries is common. The two largest volume fisheries, salmon and pollock, are on opposite ends of the year. This allows for a steady working waterfront year round along Kodiak’s infamous cannery row. There are six processing facilities that you will find along cannery row: Trident Seafoods, North Pacific Seafoods, Pacific Seafood, Silver Bay Seafoods, Ocean Beauty, Icicle Seafoods and the newest and locally owned processor - Wild Source.

While Pollock is the main species that helps keep Kodiak cities economy moving in the Winter - Salmon is the heart of Kodiak’s commercial fishing industry in the Summer. Beginning every May the harbors come alive with activity as the seiners get ready to target the return of the great salmon runs. Kodiak is unique in that all five species of salmon return here to spawn (sockeye, chinook, coho, keta, and pink). Pink salmon and sockeye salmon are the highest in volume returned each year. Seiners are not the only ones with all the salmon action. Tucked in lush green bays around the island you will find homesteads of set-netters catching their summer catch. The salmon season typically runs from the beginning of June to late September.

By now you probably know that Kodiak is a very large island with a small and welcoming community. The seclusion of the island and belonging to such a unique and ever changing industry brings a sense of camaraderie to Kodiak community that is unmatched. Take a stroll down the docks of our two main harbors St. Peters (downtown) and St. Hermans (Near Island), breathe in the salty air, and take a peek at the faces and boats who make up our thriving commercial fishing industry. Think you have what it takes to be a fisherman?

Welcome to Kodiak!

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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 (907) 487-5808 Fire Department

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(907) 487-4312

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 NIXLE 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

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.

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.

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.

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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

Kodiak Bazaars and Craft Events

Kodiak Real Estate for Sale

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

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

Swip-Swap of Kodiak

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

Events in Kodiak

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...

Kodiak Camera Club

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

Bear Aware!

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!

Friends of Kodiak

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

Kodiak Jobs

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

Kodiak Island Rocks

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”.

Kodiak Farmers Market

The Kodiak Farmer’s Market located at the Baptist Mission on Mission Road.

The market is open on Saturday’s starting at 11am.

Kodiak Island Foragers

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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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.

2024 IS THE SIXTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY! The challenge is named, “Adjust Your Altitude” and will run f rom July 1, 2024 through early September 2024. 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” includes Old Woman, Heitman Lake, Spruce Cape, Termination Point to the Rope Swing, Lake Gertrude, and Pyramid Shelf.

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 prizes valued over $5,000.

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 • Leave no trace

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• Take plenty of water and food with you • Respect the wildlife • Respect others • Remember your bear spray • Be bear aware • Have a great time hiking • Don’t forget your sticker

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RECREATIONAL SPORT FISHING SEASONS SALT WATER

SPECIES OF FISH

JAN

FEB

FRESH WATER

MAR

HALIBUT KING (CHINOOK) SALMON SOCKEYE (RED) SALMON SILVER (COHO) SALMON PINK (HUMPBACK) SALMON CHUM (DOG) SALMON DOLLY VARDEN RAINBOW TROUT STEELHEAD TROUT

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APRIL

MAY

JUNE JULY

THICK LINE INDICATES PEAK SEASON

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

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THE AVERAGE TEMPERATURE & PRECIPITATION

© Scott Berger

FEB

MAR

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

JAN

61 60 56

55 50

AVERAGE TEMPATURE IN OF

46 49

43 35

49

44

38

39

43

36

35

AVERAGE TEMPATURE IN OF

39 35 32 29 26

28

26

26

AVERAGE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT PERMONTH

AVERAGE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT PERMONTH 9.5

AVERAGE SNOWFALL & RAINFALLPER MONTH

11.5

14.5

16.5

18

17.5

15.5

13

10.5

1” 15”

6.14"

11”

5.53"

8

6.5

14” 6”

7.5

13”

8”

5.81"

5.62"

5.91”

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4.93"

4.56"

7.35"

8.26

6.87"

8.73"

8.29"

AVERAGE SNOWFALL & RAINFALL PER MONTH

Calendar of Events 2024

Please note, event dates are subject to change.

For the latest and most up to date event schedule please visit www.KodiakChamber.org

April

January 1

Kodiak's Annual Polar Bear Plunge Mill Bay Beach

10 ComFish Alaska

thru Kodiak’s Annual fisheries trade show

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

February 9

March 2

25

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Whale Fest Kodiak Eastern Pacific Gray Whales return to Alaskan Waters.

Facebook.com/groups/WhaleFestKodiak

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

Tax Free Day First Saturday in March no City Sales Tax is collected.

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

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

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May 4 Community Clean Up Day

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

23 Kodiak Crab Festival

thru

Festive atmosphere, food, and fun

27 featuring local businesses from Kodiak

and around the State of Alaska. The best five days in May! www.KodiakCrabFest.com

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July 1

Adjust Your Altitude Challenge July 1st - Sept 4th Kodiak.org/AdjustYourAltitude

August Shop the Rock Local businesses offer deep discounts, specials and entertainment.

September

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31 Kodiak Rodeo & State Fair thru www.KodiakRodeoStateFair.com 1

October 26 Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

An evening of awards and recognitions.

The Chamber takes time to recognize the businesses and volunteers of the year.

31 Downtown Trick or Treat

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

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December 14 Harbor Lights Festival

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 chocolate. www.KodiakMaritimeMuseum.org

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