2025 Relocation Guide

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2025 RELOCATION GUIDE | KODIAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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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. ESTABLISHED IN 1991, AAC OPERATES THE PACIFIC SPACEPORT COMPLEX – ALASKA (PSCA), A 3,700-ACRE, MULTI-USER, FAALICENSED COMMERCIAL SPACEPORT ON KODIAK ISLAND. PSCA IS ONE OF FOUR VERTICAL AND ORBITAL LAUNCH FACILITIES IN THE U.S.

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FROM THE LAST FRONTIER TO THE FINAL FRONTIER PSCA offers all-weather processing for small rockets and satellites into sub-orbital, polar, and highly elliptical orbits over the North Pacific Ocean.

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A scenic one-hour drive from Kodiak City along Chiniak and Pasagshak road leads to Narrow Cape, showcasing dramatic coastlines and breathtaking vistas.

SCAN QR CODE TO SUBSCRIBE TO PSCA CLOSURE TEXT NOTIFICATIONS, OR CALL THE HOTLINE AT 1-833-PSCA-321 .

Except during active launches, public access to Fossil Beach remains open for everyone to enjoy.

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Contents ©Ellen Carty

06 WELCOME TO KODIAK 08 GETTING AROUND

Air Vehicles Marine Transportation Moving & Shipping

12 MOVING HERE

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

18 EXPLORING KODIAK’S HOUSING MARKET 26 P IL L A R M O U NTAIN E NERGY

©Roy Halpern

32 A QUICK GLIMPSE OF KODIAK’S HISTORY 34 KODIAK LOCA L LI F E 36 THE AL U T I I Q PEOPLE 39 WHAT TO S EE & DO 44 WILD WON D ER S O F KOD I A K 46 KODIA K’ S CU LI N A RY J OU R N EY

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SHOP THE LOCAL SCENE ART, PHOTO & MUSIC RETAIL & CLOTHING • HOME GOODS GIFT SHOP • HOME SUPPLIES OUTDOOR GOODS

TECHNOLOGY SHOPS • AUTOMOTIVE

58 THE COAST GUARD IN KODIAK 60 GETTING INVOLVED

CLUBS & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

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PER S O N A L CARE HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES • HEALTHCARE • FITNESS

SALONS & SPAS • PET CARE

2025 OFFICIAL KODIAK RELOCATION GUIDE is published annually by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. ©Rena Rankin

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.

Publication Design: ERICKA THOMPSON

©Chris Mishmash

©Ellen Carty

71 W H E RE TO STAY LODGING

84 G E T CO N N E C T E D TO T H E KO D I A K CO M M U N I T Y

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86 A DJ U S T YO U R ALTITUDE

B USIN E SS S E RV I CE S LAW OFFICES • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROMOTIONAL SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS • ENGINEERS DISTRIBUTORS

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MA RINE SE RV I CE S

88 R E C R E AT I O N A L F I S H I N G S E AS O N S

HARBOR & MARINE FISHERIES & VESSELS SEAFOOD SERVICES

90 AV E R AG E T E M P S & P R E C I P I TAT I O N

78 A LARGE LITTLE ISLAND WITH A BIG FISHING COMMUNITY

91 M A P O F KO D I A K

82 A LIVING FROM THE SEA

92 2 0 2 5 CA L E N DA R OF EVENTS

The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges those who submitted photos for inclusion in the 2025 Kodiak Relocation Guide.

Main Cover Photo: Caleb Oswell Back Cover Photo: Denise Link Additional 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 of Commerce makes every effort to ensure accurate listings, but does not guarantee the accuracy, service or products represented herein. Updated information may be sent to: KODIAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100 Marine Way, Ste. 300 Kodiak, Alaska 99615

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THE KODIAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Welcomes You K

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.

K

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.

T

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.

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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©“Caleb all things Oswell fishing related” community and cultural offerings. Begin your journey

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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.

I

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 ©Caleb Oswell

the rock.

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GETTING AROUND 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

Vertigo Air 1623 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2030 www.VertigoFlyer.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 ©Jena Hassing

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

Shipping to Alaska?

Samson Tug & Barge 8046 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4908 www.SamsonTug.com

We’ve got you covered.

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

www.lynden.com

©Julie Coyle

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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.

©Christina Voigt

with you every mile.

freight freight freight weekly weekly weekly weekly travel travel travel travel now now now now 2 free 2 2free free 2 free freight forfor less less for less for less discounts discounts discounts checked checked checked checked bags bags bags bags discounts fare fare fare sales sales sales fare sales

Welcome! Alaska Airlines offers a free travel benefits program only to residents of Alaska. As you settle into your new home, please visit Club49Hub.com to learn more!

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GETTING AROUND

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

VEHICLES 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.

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

Samson Tug & Barge 8046 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4908 www.SamsonTug.com

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

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

Span Alaska 3420 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8501 www.SpanAlaska.com World Wide Movers 111 Bartel Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354 www.World-WideMovers.com

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©Jim McClelland

©Chris Mishmash

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MOVING TO KODIAK

Looking for a place to call home? Larsen Properties are all state of the art in design and construction! Most units are on Sharatin Road, a paved road, in a complex that is professionally landscaped and maintained.

The Landscaping and attention to detail are some of the first things you notice when you visit.

Complete with lots of natural lighting, the apartments are bright and roomy - important on Kodiak gray days!

Decorative touches like appliances and mini blinds compliment the room decor.

The apartments come in a wide variety of layouts ranging in size from 1300-1650 sq ft and 2-3 bedrooms. All units are equipped with Energy Star rated appliances and rent includes heat oil.

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

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Exclusively Marketed By Cliff Point Estates is a distinctive and rare opportunity to own private land on Kodiak Island – Alaska’s Emerald Isle.

With more than 400 acres situated just a short drive from the City of Kodiak, the development offers custom-built homes on premium sites and build ready lots nestled in a gated community among Sitka Spruce trees, all overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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Disconnect from the Ordinary & Immerse Yourself in the Extraordinary!

John Herrity

970.685.0645

John@HaydenOutdoors.com www.HaydenOutdoors.com

Other available lots!

Price The Luxury Cabin $3,950,000 Cliffs Lot 2 $495,000 The Point Lot 4 $359,000 The Point Lot 1 $334,000 Black Rock Lot 3 $324,000 The Point Lot 7 $319,000 Black Rock Lot 5 $314,000 Highliner Lot 3 $299,000 The Point Lot 8 $299,000 Highliner Lot 4 $299,000 Anchor Cove Lot 1 $299,000

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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

© Skylar Gertz

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

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© Emily Ryznar

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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 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!

© Alison Bravo

© Ellen Carty

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Housing Market 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 sur-

rounding 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

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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

Kodiak’s Unique

Courtesy of Mindy Pruitt, Executive Director of Kodiak Island Housing Authority

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 oppor-

tunity 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

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MOVING TO KODIAK Home Services & Repair

© Denise Link

Scott’s Heating & Plumbing Service 1414 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5405 scottsheatnplumb@ak.net

© Katie Hazlett

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

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

© Jenna Hassinger

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!

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.

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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

MOVING TO KODIAK

© Taylor Hults

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

© Denise Link

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

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.

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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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 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

Insurance

Meet your Kodiak home loan specialist

Moda Health & Delta Dental of Alaska 510 L Street Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 575-5625 AXIO SWEENEY INSURANCE, INC 122 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3101 www.SweeneyInsurance24-7.com

Give me a call, today!

Anthony Levine NMLS #1839701 Mortgage Loan Originator

907-382-2889 anthonylevine.net

500 West 36th Ave., Ste. 110, Anchorage, AK 99503

NMLS #157293; AZ Business license #BK-2002102, Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Residential Mortgage Lender Act.

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ACHIEVE MORE

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LIFE IN KODIAK 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.

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

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

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

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

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

www.KodiakMWR.com/cdc.shtml

Worship 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

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

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LIFE IN KODIAK

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

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.

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

some of the time periods and events the exhibits describe and get a quick glimpse of Kodiak’s history since the early

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.

Article Courtesy of KHM

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

Kodiak Historical Society P-941-60 Fields Collection

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LIFE IN KODIAK Native Organizations Afognak Native Corporation 300 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6014 www.Afognak.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

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

Old Harbor Native Corporation PO Box 71 Old Harbor, AK 99643 (907) 286-2286 www.OldHarborNativeCorp.com

Leisnoi Incorporated 194 Alimaq Drive, Ste 216 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2055 www.Leisnoi.com

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

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LIFE IN KODIAK Government Organizations & Municipalities City of Kodiak 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8636 www.City.Kodiak.AK.US

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

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

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

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

US Coast Guard Air Station PO Box 195000 Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5472

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

Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC) 3300 Arctic Blvd, Suite 203 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 562-7380 www.swamc.org

www.KodiakAk.us/170/Recycling-Services

www.USCG.mil/d17/AirstaKodiak

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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

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

Kodiak Military History Museum Fort Abercrombie State Park Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7015 www.Kadiak.org

Kodiak Maritime Museum 500 Alimaq Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0384

www.KodiakMaritimeMuseum.org

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THE ALUTIIQ PEOPLE Article Courtesy of Alutiiq Museum

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.

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.

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.

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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 X̱ aadas/ Haida.

ALUTIIQ ANCESTORS MEMORIAL

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!

The Alutiiq Ancestors’ 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.

Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository 215 Misson Road Kodiak, AK 99615 844-425-8844 Https://alutiiqmuseum.org

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.

Adults $8 Children 16 and under free Military and Senior discounts with IDvvv Open Tuesday — Saturday

AP’SKIKUT—ASK US

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/ .

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WHAT TO SEE & DO Entertainment Alaska Aerospace 4300 B Street, Ste 101 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-3338 www.AKAerospace.com Alaska Aerospace Corporation welcomes you to Kodiak. The state owns and we operate the Pacific Spaceport Complex-Alaska. PSCA is a state of the industry, 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 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

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

PO Bo PO ox x 187 876 76, Ko od dia iak, AK 9 99 96 61 15

((907)486-0384 www.kodiakmaritimemuseum.orr info@kodiakmaritimemuseum.org Photo: Karen Duceyy Pho Ph © Jenna Hassinger

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Finding Your Path

Trails, Tips, and the Spirit of Adventure

Article Courtesy of Sandra West, Island Trails Network

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KODIAK

01. Hunting

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 Sky Soarers

Famous Kodiak Bears

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.

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!

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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

by Stacy Studebaker

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Fur Foragers

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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

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 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

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

„Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be

happy“

- Ben Franklin

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Coffee Bean and Bloom Coffee House 450 E. Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942- 7575 www.threesisterscoffeeco.com

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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

Harborside Wheel Watch 101 Center Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5863 www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com Island Espresso 1213 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-2600

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Near Island Coffee 110 Alimaq Drive, Kodiak, AK 99615 907-539-2326

FOOD & DRINK 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!

Safeway Grocery Bakery, Pharmacy, Gifts, Deli, Meat 2685 Mill Bay Rd Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1500 www.safeway.com,

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

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

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FOOD & DRINK 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

Made in Kodiak PO Box 145 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2421 www.MadeInKodiak.org

Harborside Coffee Downtown 210B Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862 www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

Special Finds Resale Boutique 1944 E Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-2595

Harborside Fly-By Coffee 1715 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5864 www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

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

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SHOP LOCAL 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

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Home Supplies 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

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

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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.

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SHOP LOCAL

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 Kalynn are here to help you.

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

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SHOP LOCAL 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/ © Christina Voigt

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SHOP LOCAL 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

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

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

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KODIAK

ACommunityThatSupportsThoseWhoServe W

to Kodiak, 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.

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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.

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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

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© USCG Base Kodiak

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

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:

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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!

• Visit Base Kodiak’s public webpage for contact information and details about facilities and services.

• Check out local social me© Denise Link dia channels for updates,

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GETTING INVOLVED

Jo i n Ko d i a k L i o n s Cl u b Tod 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!!!

Clubs & Service Organizations Alaska Marine Conservation Council PO BOX 2190 Homer, AK 99603 (907) 299-6566 www.AkMarine.org

Island Trails Network 326 Center Ave Kodiak, AK 99615 (206) 486-6656 www.islandtrails.org

American Legion Post 17 318 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3258 www.AlaskaLegion.org

Kiwanis Club of Kodiak PO Box 2644 Kodiak, AK 99615 KodiakKiwanis@gmail.com

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 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

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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 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

GETTING INVOLVED 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

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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

Kodiak Funeral Chapel 303 Erskine Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3422

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

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.

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 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

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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 1915 East Rezanof Drive • Urology

Friends and neighbors caring for friends and neighbors.

Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9500

providence.org/Kodiak

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ARCTIC

REHABILITATION chiropractic • physical therapy

“Life is Good When

Nick Larghi

CALL US TODAY 326 CENTER AVE., SUITE

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CHIROPRACTIC AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

massage therapy • animal chiropractic

You’re Pain Free!”

(907) 486-4042. #100, KODIAK, AK 99615

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PERSONAL CARE

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

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

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

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

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

Family Dentistry of Kodiak 1317 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4499 www.FamilyDentistryofKodiak.com

Kodiak Island Family Dentistry 204 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6188 www.KodiakIslandFamilyDentistry.com

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

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PERSONAL CARE

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813 Lower Mill Bay Road

Treating a variety of conditions from pediatrics to geriatrics: sport and orthopedic injuries, neurological rehabilitation, work-related injuries, chronic pain, women's health and more.

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.

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Serving the Kodiak community since 1996 45-60 minute one-on-one sessions 5 experienced providers

(907) 486-4499 | www.arcticphysicaltherapy.com

Healthcare Souond Mental Health 104 Center Street, Suite 201A Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 835-9355 www.soundmentalhealth.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.

Now Welcoming New Patients in Kodiak!

Expert Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Care—Close to Home.

We’re proud to bring trusted, specialized care to Kodiak Island. Our experienced team is here to help you move better and live stronger, whether you’re dealing with joint pain, sports injuries, or chronic conditions.

Visit us at our new location:

Dr. Iain Elliott, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Derrick Foge, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Patricia Fox, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Rabun Fox, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Alan Swenson, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

Amy Sims, FNP-C Family Nurse Practitioner Family & Sports Medicine

Kodiak Specialty Clinic 1915 E Rezanof Dr, Suite 202 (907) 562-2277 / opalaska.com Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4:30 PM

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PERSONAL CARE 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 www.NextStepDanceKodiak.com Sunrise Studio 202 Center St #320 Kodiak, AK 99615 www.sunrisestudioak.com

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

Ellen Carty

Kodiak Veterinary Clinic 1914 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5418 www.KodiakVet.com

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

Emerald Isle Aesthetics is Kodiak’s destination for individuals seeking personalized cosmetic treatments to heal and enhance their natural beauty and confidence. Heather has 25 years of professional experience in all facets of the beauty industry.

She combines artistry with advanced techniques to deliver safe, effective, and transformative results. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, she sets the standard for premier medical aesthetics services while helping clients achieve their skin goals and elevate their confidence and self-esteem.

Aesthetic Services

Permanent Makeup DiamondGlow™ Facials Chemical Peels Dermaplaning Microneedling Light Therapy Lash & Brow Tinting Lash Lifts Waxing & Sugaring Facial Threading

Aerolase Treatments

Acne/Scarring Skin Rejuvination Lines/Wrinkles Psoriasis Rosacea Eczema Hyperpigmentation Spider Veins Hair Removal Warts

CALL OR TEXT TODAY • 1-907-242-8884 104 Center Ave #100 emeraldisleaesthetics@gmail.com emeraldisleskin.com

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Salons & Spas

Clinical care for beautiful skin

WHERE TO STAY Lodging Best Western Kodiak Inn 236 West Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5712 www.KodiakInn.com Downtown convenient location, pet friendly and hot continental breakfast daily to start your day right.

Restaurant/lounge, guest freezer and fitness center on site. Come keep our friendly staff company!

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 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

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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

©Siene Allen

Shelikof Lodge 211 Thorsheim Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4141 www.ShelikofLodgeAlaska.com

©Christina Voigt

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BUSINESS SERVICES Engineers

Law Offices

Miscellaneous

DOWL 104 Center Avenue Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0519 www.DOWL.com

Skinner Law Office PO Box 1132 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0467 skinnerlaw@gci.net

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

PND Engineers 1506 West 36th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-1011 www.PNDEngineers.com

Kozak and Associates 326 Center Avenue #202 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8824 lkozak@gci.net

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

Professional Services 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.

Promotional Services Kodiak Chamber of Commerce 100 East Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5557 www.KodiakChamber.org

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

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

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.

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

Kodiak Print Shop 1117 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3023 www.KodiakPrintMasters.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

©Emily Ryznar

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BUSINESS SERVICES

© Katie Hazlett

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 2025 Kodiak Relocation Guide | 73

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© Jim McClelland

Log onto www.kodiakdailymirror.com or call 907-486-3227

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Digital $12.00 per month Carrier Delivery $15.50 per month Bells Flats / Monashka Bay Area Mail $20.00 per month All other mail $42.00 per month

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

©Roy Halpern

Distributors

CI Fisheries PO Box 8883 Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 740-0891

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

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

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

Futura Fisheries and Mariculture PO Box 37 Kodiak AK 99615 (907) 486-3041 /www.opencorporates.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

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

©Julie Coyle

Nichole Fisheries 12218 Gara Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 999-6103 92nichole@gmail.com Water’s Edge Marine 816 E Marine Way Kodiak AK 99615 (907) 486-1060 /www.opencorporates.com

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MARINE SERVICES Harbor & Marine

Seafood Services

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

Alaska Pacific Seafoods 627 Shelikof Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3234 www.NorthPacificSeafoods.com

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

Knotty Crew, The PO Box 3037 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907 539-7577 aktheknottycrew.com

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

Kodiak Fishmeal Company 915 Gibson Cove Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3171

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.

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.

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

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

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 76 | Kodiak Chamber of Commerce | kodiakchamber.org

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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 Alaska and 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 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. 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!

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© Caleb Oswell

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EMERGENCY PHONE LIST All Emergencies

911

Alaska State Troopers

(907) 486-4121

Bayside Fire Department

(907) 486-4536

Kodiak Area Native Association

(907) 486-9800

Kodiak City Fire Department

(907) 486-8040

Kodiak Harbor Master

(907) 486-8080

Kodiak Island Medical Associates

(907) 486-6065

Kodiak Police Department

(907) 486-8000

North Pacific Medical Group

(907) 486-4183

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center

(907) 486-3281

Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center

(907) 486-2400

U.S. Coast Guard Clinic

(907) 487-5757

U.S. Coast Guard Fire Department

U.S. Coast Guard Base Security

(907) 487-5808

Womens Bay Fire Department

(907) 487-4312

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(907) 487-5266, ext 1

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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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 solutions/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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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

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.

2025 IS THE SEVENTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY! The challenge is named, “Adjust Your Altitude” and will run from July 1, 2025 through early September 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.

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RECREATIONAL SPORT FISHING SEASONS SALT WATER

SPECIES OF FISH

JAN

FRESH WATER

FEB

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

THICK LINE INDICATES PEAK SEASON

JUNE

JULY

AUG

SEPT

OCT

NOV

DEC

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THE AVERAGE TEMPERATURE & PRECIPITATION © Emily Ryznar

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

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43

36

39

35

AVERAGE TEMPATURE IN OF

35 32 29 26

28

26

26

AVERAGE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT PERMONTH

AVERAGE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT PERMONTH 9.5

AVERAGE SNOWFALL & RAINFALL PER 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 2025

Please note, event dates are subject to change.

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

January 1

Kodiak's Annual Polar Bear Plunge Mill Bay Beach

February 21

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

March 1

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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.

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April 12

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

15 ComFish Alaska

thru Kodiak’s Annual fisheries trade show fea-

17 tures 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 Kodiak Crab Festival

thru

Festive atmosphere, food, and fun

26 featuring local businesses from Kodiak

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

© Jim McClelland

© Ellen Carty

July 1

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

August 30

thru

31 Kodiak Rodeo & State Fair

www.KodiakRodeoStateFair.com

September

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

October 25 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.

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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THE KODIAK RELOCATION GUIDE IS POSSIBLE DUE TO THE SUPPORT FROM OUR PARTNERS IN KODIAK’S ECONOMY SPONSORS

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