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ALASKA AEROSPACE CORPORATION (AAC) IS A STATE-OWNED COMPANY ADVANCING ALASKA’S SPACE INDUSTRY WHILE BUILDING AN ECONOMIC HUB AROUND A SPACEPORT.
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ESTABLISHED IN 1991, AAC OPERATES THE PACIFIC SPACEPORT COMPLEX – ALASKA (PSCA), A 3,700-ACRE MULTI-USER FAALICENSED COMMERCIAL SPACEPORT ON KODIAK ISLAND. PS CA IS ONE OF FOUR VERTICAL AND ORBITAL LAUNCH FACILITIES IN THE U.S.
Alder Lane, Kodiak, AK 99615
907-486-1086 Reservations: 1 (888) 486-2880
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Cover Photo: Caleb Oswell Back Cover Photo: Denise Link
Credits: Alutiiq Museum, Alison Bravo, Bob Ridenour, Caleb Oswell, Camille Hintz, Chris Mishmash, Christina Voigt, Darlene McClelland, Denise Link, Ellen Carty, Emily Ryznar Jena Hassinger, Jim Ek, Jim McClelland, Julie Coyle, Katie Hazlett, Kodiak Historical Society, Linda Hartle, Rena Rankin, Roy Halpern, Sarah Phillips, Siene Allen, Skylar Gertz
The Chamber
KODIAK
THE KODIAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcomes Y ou
KoDiaK, alasKa, K nown as the emeralD isle, is a haven for those who cherish the outDoors, hunting, fishing, an D have a strong sense of community. the islan D is stunningly B eautiful with an aBun Dance of wilDlife mountains, trails an D B eaches for you to see an D explore although KoDiaK has its fair share of rainy an D clouDy Days, there are plenty of sunny Days too. with its marine climate, get useD to some of the cleanest air you will ever B reathe an D taK e in.
KoDiaK is the secon D largest islan D in the us an D is the heart of an archipelago of sixteen major islan Ds, home to seven small village communities: chiniaK port lions, ouzin K ie, larsen Bay KarluK, olD har Bor, an D aK hioK, with KoDiaK B eing the largest an D most active huB. there are also quite a few smaller more remote areas all over this gorgeous islan D home, where people live, wor K an D enjoy a life rich in nature an D the Bounty of the sea
the community of KoDiaK offers a vi B rant rural small town life with something for everyone from outDoor enthusiasts an D artists to those seeK ing serenity an D connection
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at Discover KoDiaK in the visitor’s center, where you ’ ll fin D maps an D tips to gui De your exploration. Be sure to chec K out the state par K s, museums, Beaches wilDlife refuge, an D local Businesses. if you re looK ing for a new career or to explore Business opportunities, B e sure to visit the cham B er of commerce for resources on employment, entrepreneurship, an D networ K ing families shoulD visit the KoDiaK islan D Borough school District’s weB site for information on the puB lic school system
i f you love the outDoors an D a frien Dly small-town vi B e, this is truly the place for you. may your time here B e some of the very B est of your life. welcome to your new islan D home in KoDiaK, alasKa we looK forwar D to seeing you aroun D the roc K
AIR
Alaska Airlines
1647 Airport Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 252-7522
www.AlaskaAir.com
Alaska Airlines serves more than 120 cities in Alaska, Hawaii, the lower 48, Canada, and Latin America. For reservations visit www. alaskaair.com.
Alaskan residents can join Alaska Airlines Club 49 for membership benefits including free checked bags, travel now discounts, weekly fare sales, and discounts on Alaska Air Cargo shipments. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com.
Deckload Aviation
P.O. Box 8991
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 478-4596
www.deckloadaviation.com
Island Air Service
1420 Airport Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 478-4596
www.FlyADQ.com
Sea Hawk Air
506 Trident Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8282
www.SeaHawkAir.com
Vertigo Air 1623 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2030
www.VertigoFlyer.com
MARINE TRANSPORTATION
Alaska Marine Highway System
100 East Marine Way, Ste. 100 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3800
www.FerryAlaska.com
Samson Tug & Barge
8046 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4908
www.SamsonTug.com
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
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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.
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Matson
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
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
World Wide Movers
111 Bartel Avenue
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354
www.World-WideMovers.com
VEHICLES
Avis Rent-A-Car
1647 Airport Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2264
www.AvisAlaska.com
Do North Car Rental & Leasing 1404 Mountain View Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-5309
www.DoNorthCarRental.com
Kodiak Car Rentals 1427 Airport Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-2295
www.KodiakCarRentals.com
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Looking for a place to call home? Larsen Properties are all state of the art in design and construction! Most units are on Sharatin Road, a paved road, in a complex that is professionally landscaped and maintained. The Landscaping and attention to detail are some of the first things you notice when you visit. Complete with lots of natural lighting, the apartments are bright and roomyimportant on Kodiak gray days!
Decorative touches like appliances and mini blinds compliment the room decor. The apartments come in a wide variety of layouts ranging in size from 1300-1650 sq ft and 2-3 bedrooms. All units are equipped with Energy Star rated appliances and rent includes heat oil. Laundry facilities are on site and each unit has additional storage available. All common areas are professionally cleaned and maintained!
In business for over 30 years, Larsen Properties provides a quality home with conveniences and amenities you would expect in larger communities. Looking for top of the line design, layouts, color, and size, time to reach out!
(907) 942-9333 or (907) 942-1642 LarsenProperties907@gmail.com | www.LarsenPropertiesKodiak.com
MOVING TO KODIAK
Construction & Remodel
Bernie Brothers
654 Anderson Way
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 481-3900
www.BernieBrothers.net
Friend Contractors LLC
1623 Mill Bay Road, Suite 5
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3908
www.FriendContractors.com
Golden Alaska Excavating
1720 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0737
www.GoldenAlaska.biz
Lightfoot, Inc.
PO Box 1934
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6229
light@gci.net
Red Hook Construction
8100 West Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2948
redhook@alaska.net
MK Enterprises 1816 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5544
mkoffice@kevinarndt.net
Peninsula Building and Design
41580 River Park Drive
Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 299-2827
www.pbd-alaska.com
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
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.
Larsen Rental Properties
3327 Sharatin Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-9333 or (907) 350-8767
LarsenProperties907@gmail.com
Different decors, different layouts, different locations, different prices. Something for everyone!
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Housing Market Kodiak ’s Unique
If you are thinking about relocating to the beautiful Kodiak Island and needhousing options, please reach out to the staff at Kodiak Island Housing Authority. Whether you are looking for an apartment to rent or purchase a home KIHA has multiple options to provide you and your family.
Kodiak Island Housing Authority is committed to providing above standard housing on the Island. We have over 300 affordable and subsidized rental units in Kodiak and the surrounding villages. KIHA is renovating
apartments in our portfolio, and they have new appliances, flooring and kitchens.
KIHA owns three properties, that are fair market rentals. Emerald Heights that supports people 55 years and older that are teachers, doctors, nurses, working professionals and people that are enjoying the time of their lives with worry free housing. At Emerald Heights people enjoy the privacy and safety of a secured building. The residents enjoy the walking trails on Near Island and the magnificent views of
the harbor and mountains.
The other two properties that are fair market rentals are Harborview, which is in downtown Kodiak and Cliffwood which is in midtown close to the grocery and retail stores.
Recently KIHA purchased and renovated a tri-plex to specifically provide housing for teachers, law enforcement officers and health care workers.
KIHA has rental properties scattered throughout the Island that range in
size from an efficiency to 4-bedroom units. If you are interested in purchasing a home on Kodiak Island, KIHA has a mortgage loan program with a variety of lending portfolios.
A partnership with Rural Cap, the City of Kodiak, Koniag, Inc. and the governing body of the Tangirnaq Native Village, the Woody Island Tribal Council and multiple supporters of workforce housing are thrilled to be able to provide a new homeownership opportunity to Kodiak families. KIHA is pleased to be purchasing the property
to implement this homeownership program. Currently Rural Cap is accepting applications for the Mutual Self Help Housing Program.
This program provides the homebuyers an opportunity to build new homes with sweat equity which reduces the mortgage payment. This program is funded through Rural Cap, USDA, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Koniag, Inc. and the Woody Island Tribal Council and the Kodiak Island Housing Authority.
For additional information please visit the Kodiak Island Housing Authority website or call and speak with a Housing Advocate at (907) 486-8111.
We want to assist you with your housing on beautiful Kodiak Island!
Mindy Pruitt
Executive Director
Kodiak Island Housing Authority
Home Services & Repair
Scott’s Heating & Plumbing Service
1414 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5405
scottsheatnplumb@ak.net
Real Estate
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!
Associated Island Brokers Inc 202 Center Avenue, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2000
www.SoldOnKodiak.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.
Keller Williams AK Group- Kodiak PO Box 8674 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 299-7119
kodiakrealestatenow.com
Real Broker Alaska 204 East Rezanof, Ste. 101 Kodiak, AK 99615
907-942-0444
www.kodiakislandrealestate.com
Western Alaska Land Title Co. 314 Center Avenue
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4433
www.WesternAKTitle.com
AK 99615 (907) 487-9765
www.AlliedAlaska.com
(907) 486-5354
www.World-WideMovers.com
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Utilities
Alaska Waste
1621 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5308
www.AlaskaWaste.net
GCI
170 Von Scheele Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3334
www.GCI.com
Kodiak Electric Association (KEA) 1614 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7700
www.KodiakElectric.com
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
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.
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Article Courtesy of KEA
TThe 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) hydroturbines 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.
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
First National Bank Alaska
218 Center Avenue
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7900
www.FNBAlaska.com
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
2695 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1020
www.Northrim.com
The Bank differentiates itself with its detailed knowledge of Alaska’s economy and 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
Moda Health & Delta Dental of Alaska
510 L Street Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 575-5625
SWEENEY INSURANCE, INC 122 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3101
www.SweeneyInsurance24-7.com
Education Pre School/Child Care
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.
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
Worship
Alutiingcut Child Care Center 2932 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-6464 alutiingcut@sunaq.org
Aurora Education PO Box 1473 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 599-0244 Aurora-Education.com
River of Life Christian Fellowship Daycare Center
2050 Selief Lane
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7652
WomenofServanthood@gmail.com
USCG Child Development Center Building 2 Storis Drive Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5481 www.KodiakMWR.com/cdc.shtml
Abba Father’s Christian Fellowship Church
227 West Rezanof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7171 pastorharden48@gmail.com
Kodiak Baptist Mission 1944 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4126 www.KodiakBaptistMission.org
Oceans United 3416 Woodland Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3894 www.OceansAK.com
River of Life Christian Fellowship International Church 2050 Selief Lane Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7685 WomenofServanthood@gmail.com
Stay Close, Go Far!
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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TheKodiak 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.
Visitors can walk chronologically through exhibits that tell stories of Kodiak beginning around 1808 when the Magazin was built through to modern times. To the right you can see 1800s.
some of the time periods and events the exhibits describe and get a quick glimpse of Kodiak’s history since the early
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 exchange knowledge using the collections and resources made available through the operation of the Kodiak History Museum.
A Q uick Glimpse at KodiaK’s History
1867-1940s
1911-1948
The Erskine House served as a community
place throughout the family’s tenure in the building.
1912 | Nova Rupta
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
Kodiak Historical Society P-697-153-1 Nancy Sweeney Collection
Kodiak Historical Society Background image : Logs of the Magazin
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.
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. Kodiak went from experiencing Russian colonization to Americanization.
On June 6, 1912 Mt. Nova Rupta sent a cloud of ash to Kodiak. Kodiak residents
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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Article & Photos Courtesy of Kodiak History Museum
1780-1880s | Russian Colony in an Alutiiq Land
| Kodiak Becomes American
| Erskine House
Native Organizations
Afognak Native Corporation
300 Alimaq Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6014 www.Afognak.com
Kodiak Area Native Association
3449 East Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9800
www.KodiakHealthCare.org
Koniag Incorporated
194 Alimaq Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2530 www.Koniag.com
Leisnoi Incorporated
194 Alimaq Drive, Ste 216 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2055 www.Leisnoi.com
Natives of Kodiak
215 Mission Road, Ste. 212
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3606
www.NativesofKodiak.com
Native Village of Afognak
115 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6357 www.Afognak.org
Old Harbor Native Corporation PO Box 71
Old Harbor, AK 99643 (907) 286-2286 www.OldHarborNativeCorp.com
Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak 312 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4449 www.Sunaq.org
Government Organizations & Municipalities
City of Kodiak
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8636
www.City.Kodiak.AK.US
Kodiak Island Borough 710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9300 www.KodiakAK.US
Kodiak Island Borough Solid Waste Advisory Board 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9343
www.KodiakAk.us/170/Recycling-Services
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
Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC)
3300 Arctic Blvd, Suite 203 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 562-7380 www.swamc.org
US Coast Guard Base Kodiak
Hanger 2 Building 20
Base Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5472
US Coast Guard Air Station PO Box 195000 Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5472
www.USCG.mil/d17/AirstaKodiak
Culture
& History
Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository 215 Mission Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (844) 425-8844 www.AlutiiqMuseum.org
Kodiak Connections
Kodiak Walking Tours P.O. Box 2217
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-6772 www.kodiakwalkingtours.com
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
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THE ALUTIIQ PEOPLE
Cama’i—Hello and welcome to Qik’rtaq—Kodiak Island, the traditional homeland of the Kodiak Alutiiq/Sugpiaq people. Our ancestors settled the islands more than 7,500 years ago. We are closely related to the Native societies of the Bering Sea Coast and the Aleutian Island. Like our neighbors, we make our living harvesting from the land and sea. There are about 2,000 Alutiiq people in the Kodiak region today. Thousands more live across Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. 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.
A LIVING CULTURE
There is an Alutiiq way of living. We honor our ancestors and our heritage. Yet, Alutiiq culture is also part of the present. We have deep ties to our homeland and its resources. We harvest carefully and respect the plants and animals that support our families. We speak in Alutiiq, dance, and create. We honor our Elders and teach traditions to our youth. The light of our living culture burns bright.
ALASKA NATIVE FACTS
Alaska has one of the largest Native populations in the United States.
In 2024, there were 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, 229 in Alaska.
About 20% of Alaska’s residents are Native people.
Alaska’s Native people belong to a diverse set of Indigenous cultures including the Inupiaq, Yup’ik, Unangaxˆ, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Athabascan, Eyak, Lingít/Tlingit, Ts’msyen/Tsimshian and X aadas/ Haida.
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.
ALUTIIQ MUSEUM
The Alutiiq Museum is our tribal culture center, a research hub, and a visitor attraction. We invite people of all heritages to view exhibits, explore resources, and participate in programs that share our history and traditions. Taikina! — You should come!
Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository 215 Misson Road Kodiak, AK 99615
844-425-8844
Https://alutiiqmuseum.org
Adults $8
Children 16 and under free Military and Senior discounts with IDvvv
Open Tuesday — Saturday
Alutiiq
Memorial is a city park honoring our people— located just behind the Alutiiq Museum. The park has a memorial planter and archway, a commemorative walkway, interpretive signs about the repatriation of ancestral remains, and seating with a stunning view of Chiniak Bay.
Do you have a question about Alutiiq culture of Kodiak history? Send us a note through our cultural questions portal: https://alutiiqmuseum.org/cultural-questions-portal/ .
Article Courtesy of Alutiiq Museum
ALUTIIQ ANCESTORS MEMORIAL
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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.
All For Fun, L.L.C. dba Social 104 Center Street, Suite 201 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-2026 www.KodiakSocial.com
Discover Kodiak Visitor Information Center
100 East Marine Way, Ste. 200
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4782
www.Kodiak.org
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
Golden Wheel Amusements
18619 Old Glenn Hwy
Chugiak, AK 99567 (907) 688-2296
www.GoldenWheelAmusements.com
Kodiak Arts Council 722 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5291
www.KodiakArts.org
Kodiak Maritime Museum
Telling the stories of Alaska’s maritime heritage since 1992.
PO Box 1878766, Kod odiiaakk, AK K 99 9961615 5 (90 ( 7)486-0384 www.kodiakmaritimemuseum.or r i info@kodiakmaritimemuseum.org
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Kodiak Public Library
612 Egan Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8686
www.City.Kodiak.AK.US/Library
Kodiak History Museum
101 East Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5920
www.KodiakHistoryMuseum.org
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
Sundog Charters LLC
158 Alimaq Drive Upper Unit
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 312-9022
www.sundogcharters.com
Orpheum Theater
102 Center Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5449
orpheum@alaska.net
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Finding Your Pat h
Trails, Tips, and the Spirit of Adventure
Newly arrived to Kodiak in 1977, with the Coast Guard, taking a hike meant I would find a friend who had local experience.
Probably a smart idea because Kodiak hiking isn’t the same as the West Coast
hikes I knew. I had little awareness or protection against bears, hypothermia, injury, or getting lost. I didn’t think I was particularly smart, I just didn’t know where to start.
Today there are marked
trail heads, Kodiak Audubon’s Hiking and Birding Guide, digital maps, and apps like All Trails. Island Trails Network has organized volunteers and students to help improve some of the more popular
trails. More often than you might imagine, it is not an organized effort but fellow hikers that take it upon themselves to improve a certain area of a trail.
Also, it’s fellow hikers that pack out more trash than they brought in. Simply carry an empty bag with you and pick up trash on your way back. We are all in this together.
fort you are satisfied at the end, find the beauty in the rain drops, and see bears only at a safe distance. Happy hiking!
Where ever your feet take you in Kodiak, I wish you time to linger, enough ef-
Article Courtesy of Sandra West, Island Trails Network
Activities!
No matter the weather, no matter the season, Kodiak is always catering to new and different activities! Hit the waves and get up close and personal with otters, puffins and whales in a boat, 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
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!
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!”
Sky Soarers
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.
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.
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.
aquatic WildliFe
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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Bar & Lounge
Chart Room
236 West Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5712
www.KodiakInn.com/Restaurants
Double Shovel Cider Company
101 Center Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-3585
www.DoubleShovelCider.com
Coffee
Bean and Bloom Coffee House
450 E. Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942- 7575
www.threesisterscoffeeco.com
Harborside Coffee Downtown
210B Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862
www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com
Harborside Fly-By Coffee 1715 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5864
www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com
Kodiak Island Brewing Company & Still
117 Lower Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2537
www.KodiakBrewery.com
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5863
www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com
Island Espresso 1213 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-2600
Grocery
Alaska Meat Company
Sitkinak Island Kodiak, AK 99615 info@alaskameat.com www.AlaskaMeat.com
BrightBox Farms
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-9094
www.BrightBoxFarms.com
Bells Flats Little Store
10783 Birch Circle
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4692
Kodiak Island Smokehouse
1819 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6455
www.KodiakIslandSmokehouse.com
We’re more than a smokehouse! Our retail store has fresh local seafood, crab & scallops; a variety of our own smoked fish & jerky; and lots of specialty seafood products.
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
Wal-Mart
2911 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1670 www.Walmart.com/store/2711-Kodiak-AK
Safeway Grocery
Bakery, Pharmacy, Gifts, Deli, Meat
2685 Mill Bay Rd
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1500 www.safeway.com,
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Dining
Aquamarine Café
508 West Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2999
www.AquamarineKodiak.com
Bearfoot Bakery
111 W. Rezanof Suite 1
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-8055
www.BearfootBakery.com
Chart Room
236 West Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-5712
www.KodiakInn.com/Restaurants
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
Kodiak Hana Restaurant
516 East Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1088
www.KodiakHana.com
Nuniaq
113 Lower Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1660
www.Nuniaq.com
MeLanies Crazy Cakes
1941 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-9601
MelaniesCrazyCakes@gmail.com
Subway of Kodiak
326 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7676
www.Subway.com
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SHOP LOCAL
Retail & Clothing
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
Grand Slam Toys & Games
11 West Rezanof Dr., Suite 8
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-5400
www.GrandSlamToys.com
Harborside Coffee Downtown
210B Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862
www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com
Harborside Fly-By Coffee 1715 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5864
www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com
Made in Kodiak PO Box 145
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2421
www.MadeInKodiak.org
Special Finds Resale Boutique
1944 E Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-2595
www.SpecialFindsKodiak.com
The Islander Bookshop
111 West Rezanof, Suite 7
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7560
www.IslanderBookshop.com
Wal-Mart 2911 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1670
www.Walmart.com/store/2711-Kodiak-AK
Art, Photos & Music
Alutiiq Museum Store
215 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (844) 425-8844
www.AlutiiqMuseumStore.org
Find unique gifts at the Alutiiq Museum Store. Featuring artwork and jewelry made by Native and local artists, museum merchandise, and cultural publications. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Shop Local. Shop Alutiiq
Red Raven Creations
102 St. Johns Street
Old Harbor, AK 99643 (907) 942-0649
RedRavenCreations1@gmail.com
The Frame Shop
2017 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-4452
www.TheFrameShopAK.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.
Kodiak Island Smokehouse
1819 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6455
www.KodiakIslandSmokehouse.com
We’re so much more than a smokehouse!
Our retail store has a variety of gifts, souvenirs, specialty foods and local seafood. We sell insulated shipping boxes and can ship nationwide
The Rookery
103 Center Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0052
www.therookeryfibershop.com
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5797
www.AceHardware.com/store-details/17438
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-4168
www.SBSAlaska.com
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 481-3800
www.GreatAlaskanFlooring.com
Ardinger’s Fine Furniture
1710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-5554
Furnishingnetwork.com/ArdingersFurniture
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 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.
Looking for that perfect night sleep? The cozy recliner that calls to you each evening? How about a new dishwasher or refrigerator? Look no further! As your family owned and operated furniture, mattress, and appliance store, Levi and
Our home appliance line has grown! In stock refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and ovens. Front and top load washing machine options available. Gas or electric ranges. Free freight to Kodiak on all home appliances!
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 5% military discount.
Inspired Living Since 1988
Kodiak’s Furniture, Mattress and Appliance Center
1420 Mill Bay Road
907.318.7232 - Call or Text
www.kodiakfurniture.net
Automotive
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 Powersports & Marine 1720 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0333
www.KodiakPowersports.bizYour 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.
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, maintenance, and more.
R.C. Enterprises 2111 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8476
FrontDesk@RCEnterpriseinc.com
RTS Auto
114 Lower Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-1414 tires@rtsautokodiak.com
Specialty Lubricants, LLC - dba Schaeffer Manufacturing Inc 7348 34th Avenue S.W. Seattle, WA 98126 (425) 681-2747 www.schaefferoil.com/
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Outdoor Goods
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 Marine Supply 332 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5752
Seamar.com/wps/portal/c/locations/kodiak
Technology Shops
Adobe Acrobat 345 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95110
www.adobe.com
Aksala Electronics 1417 Mill Bay Road, Ste. B Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4700
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WELCOME TO KODIAK
A Community thAt SupportS thoSe Who Serve
WtoKodiak, Alaska—a place unlike any other, and a community officially recognized as a Coast Guard City. This designation honors Kodiak’s “longstanding and enduring relationship” with the U.S. Coast Guard and the incredible support it provides to service members, civilian employees, and their families. Whether you’re new to the area or simply looking to connect, Kodiak offers an inviting, close-knit atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home.
Coast Guard Base Kodiak is at the heart of this vibrant community, serving as a hub for those stationed here and their families, as well as for civilian personnel and retirees.
The base offers:
Convenient amenities like a Commissary and Exchange
Family-friendly recreation, including a movie theater, bowling alley, and a gym with an indoor swimming pool
A variety of events and services open to all who live and work on or near the base
If you’re exploring employment opportunities, Base Kodiak is a great place to start. The base offers jobs in areas like childcare, recreation, retail, and more, and no prior military affiliation is needed to apply. The Transition and Relocation Coordinator can provide more information about current job openings and how to apply.
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. 6642
CG Support 855-247-8778
CG Recruiting 907-278-2447
Opportunities can also be found on USA Jobs, or CGX-Careers (Exchange, Child, Care, or MWR)
Kodiak is more than just a base; it’s a gateway to adventure and community. Just eight miles from the base, you’ll find the town of Kodiak, where amenities like Safeway, Walmart, dining, museums, and specialty shops await. Local organizations host events and activities year-round, offering chances to meet new people, try new experiences, and even give back by volunteering.
Families will appreciate Kodiak’s low crime rates, excellent schools, and welcoming spirit. It’s a place where newcomers are quickly embraced, and many
who come here develop a lifelong connection to the island. Whether you’re here for work, service, or a new start, Kodiak has something special to offer.
Kodiak’s natural beauty and outdoor opportunities make it a paradise for adventurers.
From hiking and fishing to wildlife viewing and exploring Alaska’s rugged wilderness, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the unique environment.
To learn more about Kodiak and its resources:
• Visit Base Kodiak’s public webpage for contact information and details about facilities and services.
• Check out local social media channels for updates,
pictures, and stories from the community.
Base Kodiak: https://www. facebook.com/uscoastguardbasekodiak/
Base MWR: https://www.kodiakmwr.com/about.shtml
Air Station Kodiak: https:// www.facebook.com/CGASKodiak/
Welcome to Kodiak, where a spirit of service and community thrives. We’re excited to have you here and look forward to sharing all this incredible island has to offer!
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Join Kodiak Lions Club Today!
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!!!
Clubs & Service Organizations
Alaska Marine Conservation Council PO BOX 2190 Homer, AK 99603 (907) 299-6566 www.AkMarine.org
American Legion Post 17
318 Center Avenue
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3258
www.AlaskaLegion.org
American Red Cross of Alaska
610 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4040
www.Alaska.RedCross.org
Chief Petty Officers Association
Kodiak Chapter
7 Windrider Drive, Suite 303
Kodiak, AK 99615
Cpoakodiakchapter@gmail.com
Elks Lodge/B.P.O.E. 1772
102 West Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1772
KodiakElks@ak.net
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.
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
Mule Deer Foundation AK,
Kodiak Black Tail Chapter 007 Sitka Blacktail Lane Thorne Bay, AK 99919 907-209-6690
Island Trails Network
326 Center Ave
Kodiak, AK 99615 (206) 486-6656 www.islandtrails.org
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 Crime Stoppers PO Box 1329
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3113
www.KodiakCrimeStoppers.com
Kodiak Public Library Association PO Box 1824
Kodiak, AK 99615
KodiakPublicLibraryAssociation.org
Trade Organizations
Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers 4005 20th Ave West, Ste. 102 Seattle, WA 98199 (206) 783-0188 www.AlaskaBeringSeaCrabbers.org
Alaska Groundfish Data Bank 363 Curlew Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3033 agdb@gci.net
Alaska Whitefish Trawlers Association PO Box 991 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-9888 www.AlaskaWhitefishTrawlers.org
Kodiak Economic Development Corporation PO BOX 669
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-4650 www.KodiakEDC.com
Kodiak Seiners Association PO Box 8835 Kodiak, AK 99615 www.KodiakSeinersAssociation.org
United Fishermen’s Marketing Association PO Box 1035
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3453 Jeff.stephan@me.com
baichtal@muledeer.org
Ocean Plastics Recovery Poject 326 Center Ave, Suite 206 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1979 www.OceanPlasticsRecovery.com
Resource Development Council
121 West Fireweed Lane, Ste. 250 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 276-0700 www.AKRDC.org
Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc 302 Erskine Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6181 www.KodiakSeniorCenter.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7056 8625 Monashka Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4636 vfwpost7056@yahoo.com
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PERSONAL CARE
Health and Human Services
Brother Francis Shelter
410 Thorsheim Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5610
bfskinc@yahoo.com
Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital & Arctic Recovery
1650 South Bragaw Street
Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 248-7575
www.NorthStarBehavioral.com
Hospice & Palliative Care Kodiak
1915 East Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0600
HospiceAndPalliativeCareOfKodiak.org
Kodiak Community Health Center
Behavioral Health
1911 East Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-5000
www.KodiakCHC.org
Kodiak Funeral Chapel
303 Erskine Avenue
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3422
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 Women’s Resource and Crisis Center
422 Hillside Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6171 www.KWRCC.org
LifeMed Alaska
6320 South Airport Place
Anchorage, AK 99615 (907) 249-8450
www.LifeMedAlaska.com
Providence Kodiak Island
Counseling Center
1915 East Rezanof
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-2400
www.Alaska.Providence.org
Salvation Army
1855 Mission Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8740
www.Kodiak.SalvationArmy.org
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
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
•Urology
Friends and neighbors caring for friends and neighbors.
1915 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9500
providence.org/Kodiak
Nick Larghi
Specializing in Myofascial Release Caring for Kodiak since 2004
907.487.9798
814 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615
Healthcare
Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
326 Center Street, Ste. 100 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4042
www.ArcticChiropractic.com
Arctic Physical Therapy 813 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4499
www.ArcticPhysicalTherapy.com
We are committed to providing the highest quality patient care with direct one-on-one services offered by licensed and certified physical and occupational therapists. Proudly supporting Kodiak since 1996.
Bridgeview Dental Group 413 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (833) 228-2803 www.BridgeviewDentalGroup.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.
Kodiak Vision Clinic | (907) 486-6117 214 West Rezanof Drive, Suite 1 www.KodiakVisionClinicAK.com
Creighton Chiropractic Clinic 814 East Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9798 www.CreightonChiropractic.com
Laura Creigjton, 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.
Eyecare Excellence 3450 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5504 www.EyeCareExcellence.com
Family Dentistry of Kodiak 1317 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4499 www.FamilyDentistryofKodiak.com
Hospice & Palliative Care of Kodiak
1915 East Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0600 HospiceAndPalliativeCareOfKodiak.org
Kodiak Area Native Association 3449 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9800 www.KodiakHealthCare.org
Kodiak Community Health Center
1911 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-5000 www.KodiakCHC.org
Kodiak Foot Care Nurse
326 Center Avenue, 106-A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-9257
kodiakfcn@gmail.com
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
Laura Creighton, D.C.
Kodiak Vision Clinic
214 West Rezanof Drive, Ste. 1 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-3567
www.KodiakVisionClinicAK.com
Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
104 Center Street, Suite 201A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 835-9355
www.soundmentalhealth.com
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center
1915 East Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9500
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.
Souond Mental Health
104 Center Street, Suite 201A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 835-9355
www.soundmentalhealth.com
© Christina Voigt
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
Next Step Dance Kodiak
1220 East Rezanof Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5722
Sunrise Studio
202 Center St #320
Kodiak, AK 99615
www.sunrisestudioak.com
Humane Society of Kodiak
2409 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8077
www.KodiakAnimalShelter.org
Kodiak Veterinary Clinic
1914 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5418
www.KodiakVet.com
www.NextStepDanceKodiak.com Salons & Spas Pet Care
Chair 9
100 center st. Suite #10
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907 ) 942-6106. www.Chair9AK.com
Emerald Isle Aesthetics
104 Center St, Suite 100
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 242-8884
www.emeraldisleskin.com
Well Being Massage & Rossiter PO Box 3261
Kodiak, AK 99615 907-654-7404. Call or Text
www.wellbeingmassageandrossiter.com
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!
Friends By The Ocean LLC
38507 Chiniak Hwy
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1978 www.friendsbytheocean.com
Katmai Wilderness Lodge 11001 O’Malley Center Drive, Ste 105 Anchorage, AK 99515 (907) 486-8767 www.Katmai-Wilderness.com
Kodiak Compass Suites
203 Alder Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1086
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
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.
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.
Munsey’s Bear Camp Amook Pass Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 847-2203 www.MunseysBearCamp.com
LARGE VACATION RENTALS
(907) 486-4224 www.largevacationsrentals.com Email: alanbarb@acsalaska.net
Ellen Carty
© Siene Allen
©Denise Link
© Christina Voigt
Engineers Law Offices
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
Skinner Law Office PO Box 1132
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0467
skinnerlaw@gci.net
Kozak and Associates
326 Center Avenue #202 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8824
lkozak@gci.net
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.
Deb Main Branded Promotional Products Geiger NW (253) 921-7594
www.DebMain.Geiger.com
Educational Concepts
PO Box 3016
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-1419
nwooten@gci.net
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.
Amak Towing Company
PO Box 650
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5503
www.AmakTowing.com
Nick’s Auto Wrecking Salvage 346 Sargent Creek Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2755
Kodiak Chamber of Commerce
100 East Marine Way
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5557 www.KodiakChamber.org
Mountain Man Tree Works
P.O. Box 8654
Kodiak, AK 99615 (270) 889-1768
Northrim Bank
2695 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1020
www.Northrim.com
The Bank differentiates itself with its detailed knowledge of Alaska’s economy and signature “Superior Customer First Service” philosophy.
Office Tech, Inc 3709 Spenard Road, Ste. 200 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 522-5850 www.OfficeTechUSA.com
State of Alaska Job Center 211 Mission Road, Ste. 103 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3105 www.Jobs.Alaska.gov
Whitespace 3D
410 W Marine Way, Suite A Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 203-3811
www.Whitespace3D.com
Bases Loaded
202 Center Avenue, Ste. 315 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5100 basesloaded@alaska.net
Kodiak Daily Mirror 1419 Selig Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3227
www.KodiakDailyMirror.com
Kodiak’s only news organization with a comprehensive website and daily print product that covers the Coast Guard, schools, housing, sports, recreational opportunities, community events, and worship options
Kodiak Print Shop 1117 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3023
www.KodiakPrintMasters.com
©Emily Ryznar
Local Media
Kodiak Daily Mirror 1419 Selig Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3227
www.KodiakDailyMirror.com
Kodiak’s only news organization with a comprehensive website and daily print product that covers the Coast Guard, schools, housing, sports, recreational opportunities, community events, and worship options.
KMXT 100.1 | KODK 90.7 Public Radio
620 Egan Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3181
www.KMXT.org
Kodiak Public Broadcasting
Corporation - KPBC | KMXT 100.1 FM and KODK 90.7 FM. Kodiak’s public radio stations. Bringing you local, statewide, and national news daily. We are proud to serve as your community radio stations.
KVOK 98.7 | Hot 101.1 1315 Mill Bay Road, Ste.A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5159
www.KVOK.com
Your Homeport Radio Stations
Kodiak Island Broadcasting Co. Inc.—Office 907-486-5159 Download our Free Mobile Apps at the App Store or Google Play; Like us on Facebook & Instagram Visit our office at 1315 Mill Bay Road Ste. A, Kodiak, AK
©Emily Ryznar
© Katie Hazlett
991-9902
Chellissaap@gmail.com
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
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
Futura Fisheries and Mariculture PO Box 37 Kodiak AK 99615 (907) 486-3041 /www.opencorporates.com
© Jenna Hassinger
Harbor & Marine
Cummins Sales & Service
158 Alimaq Drive Bay 2
Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 478-3646
www.Cummins.com
Fitch Fuel Catalyst
PO Box 2545
Kodiak, AK 99615 (206) 321-6395
www.PowerFuelSavers.com
Highmark Marine Fabrication
2018 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5220
www.HighmarkMarine.com
JAG Alaska
308 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (517) 917-3720
www.JAGAlaska.com
Kodiak Hydraulics
410 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5970 www.AlaskaHydraulics.com
Kodiak Island Smokehouse 1819 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6455 www.KodiakIslandSmokehouse.com
We custom process and smoke fish and game for tourists and locals, and we guarantee you get your own fish and game back. We also pack and ship nationwide.
Seafood Services
Alaska Pacific Seafoods
627 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3234
www.NorthPacificSeafoods.com
Knotty Crew, The PO Box 3037
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907 539-7577 aktheknottycrew.com
Kodiak Fishmeal Company 915 Gibson Cove Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3171
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.
Radar Alaska
218 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3892
sales@RadarAlaska.com
Net Systems
325 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5350
www.Net-Sys.com
Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Assoc. 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 205 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6555 www.KRAA.org
OBI Seafood
621 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5791 www.OceanBeauty.com
Pacific Boat Brokers
305 Center Avenue
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-5310
www.PacificBoatBrokers.com
Pacific Seafood 317 Shelikof Street
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8579 www.PacificSeafood.com
Silver Bay Seafoods 512 Shelikof Streef
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4768 www.SilverBaySeafoods.com
Sunrunner Alaska Corporation 4044 Cliffside Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3444
Wild Kodiak Seafoods 1812 Mission Road
Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-5993
www.WildKodiakSeafoods.com
©Emily Ryznar
© Alison Bravo
A Large Little Island, with a Big Fishing Community
Article Courtesy by Hailey Ivanoff
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 Alaskaand it regularly ranks top 3 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 WinterSalmon 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. Paul (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!
EMERGENCY PHONE LIST
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 (907) 486-3281 Medical Center
Providence Kodiak Island (907) 486-2400 Mental Health Center
U.S. Coast Guard Clinic (907) 487-5757
U.S. Coast Guard (907) 487-5808 Fire Department
U.S. Coast Guard (907) 487-5266, ext 1 Base Security
Womens Bay Fire Department (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)
ALiving 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.
Article Courtesy of the Kodiak Maritime Museum
500 Article Alimaq Drive
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-0384
www.KodiakMaritimeMuseum.org
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
Our mission is to promote development of a strong and diverse economy for the Kodiak region through active leadership and opportunities for membership involvement.
Kodiak Bazaars and Craft Events
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 solutions/action residents can take to limit/stop this from happening now and in the future.
Kodiak Rental Housing Market
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.
Kodiak Real Estate for Sale
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!
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
• 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
DON’T STAY AT sea level! ADJUST YOUR ALTITUDE
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.
2025 IS THE SEVENTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
The challenge is named, “Adjust Your Altitude” and will run from July 1, 2025 through September 2, 2025. 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” offers scenic, low-impact hikes suitable for all ages and abilities.
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.
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.
Article Courtesy of Discover Kodiak
RECREATIONAL SPORT FISHING SEASONS
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SILVER (COHO) SALMON
PINK (HUMPBACK) SALMON
CHUM (DOG) SALMON
DOLLY VARDEN
RAINBOW TROUT
STEELHEAD TROUT
SOCKEYE (RED) SALMON
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THE AVERAGE TEMPERATURE & PRECIPITATION
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2025Calendar of Events
January
1 Kodiak's Annual Polar Bear Plunge Mill Bay Beach
Please note, event dates are subject to change. For the latest and most up to date event schedule please visit www.KodiakChamber.org 12
April
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
21 Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner
An evening dedicated to honoring the service of the Coast Guard in Kodiak.
March
1 Tax Free Day
First Saturday in March no City Sales Tax is collected.
31 Sewards Day
A legal Alaskan holiday celebrating the signing of the Alaska Purchase Treaty.
15 thru 17
ComFish Alaska
Kodiak’s Annual fisheries trade show features seminars, forums, vendor booths, and commercial fisheries education. www.ComFishAK.com
May
3
Community Clean Up Day
First Saturday in May, help keep Kodiak clean with the help of the whole community.
22 thru 26
Kodiak Crab Festival
Festive atmosphere, food, and fun featuring local businesses from Kodiak and around the State of Alaska. The best five days in May!
www.KodiakCrabFest.com
July
1 Adjust Your Altitude Challenge July 1st - Sept 4th Kodiak.org/AdjustYourAltitude
August
thru 31
Kodiak Rodeo & State Fair www.KodiakRodeoStateFair.com
September
Shop the Rock
Local businesses offer deep discounts, specials and entertainment.
October
Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
An evening of awards and recognitions. The Chamber takes time to recognize the businesses and volunteers of the year.
Downtown Trick or Treat
Businesses open their doors for a safe and fun trick-or-treat experience.
December
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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