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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. PS CA IS ONE OF FOUR VERTICAL AND ORBITAL LAUNCH FACILITIES IN THE U.S.

PSCA offers all-weather processing for small rockets and satellites into sub-orbital, polar, and highly elliptical orbits over the North Pacific Ocean

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

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

Pasagshak Rd, Kodiak, AK

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

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2025 OFFICIAL KODIAK RELOCATION GUIDE is published annually by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. STAFF

Executive Director ELLEN SIMEONOFF ellen@kodiakchamber.org

Community Relations Director

ERICKA THOMPSON crd@kodiakchamber.org

Administrative Assistant LINDA HARTLE chamber@kodiakchamber.org

All photography is copyrighted by the listed photographer or agent.

Publication Design: ERICKA THOMPSON

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

KodiaK, alasKa, K nown 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 taK e in.

KodiaK 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, ouzin K ie, larsen bay, KarluK, old harbor, and aK hioK, 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, wor K and enjoy a life rich in nature and the bounty of the sea.

the community of KodiaK offers a vibrant rural small town life, with something for everyone from outdoor enthusiasts and artists to those seeK ing 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 roc K et launch site and it has a growing tourism industry.

if you are new to KodiaK, you ’ ll find it rich in exploration opportunities, from its scenic vistas to its deep-rooted alasKa native history, as an “all things fishing related” community and cultural offerings. begin your journey

at discover KodiaK in the visitor’s center, where you ’ ll find maps and tips to guide your exploration. be sure to chec K out the state par K s, museums, beaches, wildlife refuge, and local businesses. if you ’ re looK ing for a new career or to explore business opportunities, be sure to visit the chamber of commerce for resources on employment, entrepreneurship, and networ K ing. families should visit the KodiaK island borough school district’s website for information on the public school system.

if you love the outdoors and a friendly small-town vibe, this is truly the place for you. may your time here be some of the very best of your life. welcome to your new island home in KodiaK, alasKa, we looK forward to seeing you around the roc K.

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GETTING AROUND

Alaska Airlines

1647 Airport Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 252-7522

www.AlaskaAir.com

Alaska Airlines serves more than 120 cities in Alaska, Hawaii, the lower 48, Canada, and Latin America. For reservations visit www. alaskaair.com.

Alaskan residents can join Alaska Airlines Club 49 for membership benefits including free checked bags, travel now discounts, weekly fare sales, and discounts on Alaska Air Cargo shipments. For reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com.

Deckload Aviation P.O. Box 8991

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 478-4596

www.deckloadaviation.com

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

www.FlyADQ.com

Sea Hawk Air

506 Trident Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8282

www.SeaHawkAir.com

Vertigo Air 1623 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2030

www.VertigoFlyer.com

MARINE TRANSPORTATION

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

Samson Tug & Barge

8046 West Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4908

www.SamsonTug.com

Lynden Transport 111 Bartel Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354

www.Lynden.com

The Lynden family of companies provides transportation and logistics solutions. They serve the entire state of Alaska and offer a full range of transportation options across all modes – air, land, and sea – so customers can optimize time and money when shipping to, from, or within Alaska. Learn more by visiting www.Lynden.com

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.

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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

Matson

727 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-4200

www.Matson.com

Samson Tug & Barge

8046 West Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4908 www.SamsonTug.com

Span Alaska 3420 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8501 www.SpanAlaska.com

World Wide Movers 111 Bartel Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5354

www.World-WideMovers.com

VEHICLES

Avis Rent-A-Car 1647 Airport Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2264 www.AvisAlaska.com

Do North Car Rental & Leasing 1404 Mountain View Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-5309

www.DoNorthCarRental.com

Kodiak Car Rentals 1427 Airport Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-2295 www.KodiakCarRentals.com

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Looking for a place to call home? Larsen Properties are all state of the art in design and construction! Most units are on Sharatin Road, a paved road, in a complex that is professionally landscaped and maintained. The Landscaping and attention to detail are some of the first things you notice when you visit. Complete with lots of natural lighting, the apartments are bright and 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!

MOVING TO KODIAK

Construction & Remodel

Bernie Brothers

654 Anderson Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-3900

www.BernieBrothers.net

Friend Contractors LLC

1623 Mill Bay Road, Suite 5 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3908

www.FriendContractors.com

Golden Alaska Excavating 1720 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0737 www.GoldenAlaska.biz

Lightfoot, Inc.

PO Box 1934

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6229

light@gci.net

Red Hook Construction

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

MK Enterprises

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

Peninsula Building and Design 41580 River Park Drive Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 299-2827 www.pbd-alaska.com

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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!

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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

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

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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!

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Home Services & Repair

Scott’s Heating & Plumbing Service

1414 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5405

scottsheatnplumb@ak.net

Real Estate

Cliff Point Estates

2625 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-0714

www.CliffPointEstates.com

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

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

www.SoldOnKodiak.com

Kodiak Island Housing Authority 3137 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8111

www.KodiakIslandHousing.com

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

kodiakrealestatenow.com

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

www.kodiakislandrealestate.com

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

www.WesternAKTitle.com

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Utilities

Alaska Waste

1621 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5308

www.AlaskaWaste.net

GCI

170 Von Scheele Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3334

www.GCI.com

Kodiak Electric Association (KEA) 1614 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7700

www.KodiakElectric.com

At Kodiak Electric, we are proud to offer our members the ease of doing business with us at their fingertips. Visit our website to sign up for service!

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

Kodiak Island Borough Solid Waste Advisory Board

710 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9343

www.KodiakAk.us/170/Recycling-Services

Petro Marine Services

104 East Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3421

www.PetroMarineServices.com

Petro Star Inc

715 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3245

www.PetroStar.com

Threshold Recycling Services

380 Von Scheele Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6551

www.ThresholdServicesInc.org

At Kodiak Electric, we are proud to offer our members the ease of doing business with us at their fingertips. Visit our website to sign up for service!

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

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Article Courtesy of KEA

TThe Kodiak community is powered by Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. (KEA); a locally owned and operated electric cooperative that has been serving the community since 1941.

KEA currently is 100% renewable. The six wind turbines that stand proudly atop Pillar Mountain are able to generate around twenty percent of the baseload. The remaining eighty percent is harnessed through three 11 Megawatt (MW) hydrotur -

bines that are fed by Terror Lake. The wind and hydropower are supported by two separate energy storage solutions, two 1 MW flywheels, and two 1.5 MW battery banks. The systems all work in conjunction to provide reliable power to the people.

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The Pillar Mountain Wind Project consists of 6 1.5 MW wind turbines. They are each 80 meters tall and they have a rotor swept area of 77 meters. The first three were installed in 2009 and the second three were installed in 2012.

Previously, a good portion of the city’s energy was generated using dieselengines. These engines remain connected to the grid as a backup in case of an emergency. Given the natural splendor of the island, KEA’s transition to renewable

generation was a widely supported effort.

There are few locations worldwide that can boast about their energy being generated through 100% renewable resources, all accomplished without raising rates to the members.

Financial Services

Alaska Housing Finance Corp.

521 Maple Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5513

www.AHFC.us

Credit Union 1

111 Lower Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 339-9485

www.CU1.org

Edward Jones Investments

326 Center Street, Suite 102

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5000

www.EdwardJones.com/tyler-wallace

First National Bank Alaska

218 Center Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7900

www.FNBAlaska.com

Global Credit Union

2685 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0900

www.GlobalCU.org

Haven Financial Partners 1627 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2020

Kodiak Public Accounting

218 Center Avenue, Ste. B

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3100

www.KodiakCPAS.com

Kodiak Tax Service 1120 Baranof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4833

selbyglo1@outlook.com

Northrim Bank 2695 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1020 www.Northrim.com

The Bank differentiates itself with its detailed knowledge of Alaska’s economy and signature “Superior Customer First Service” philosophy.

Residential Mortgage, LLC

2695 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1044 www.ResidentialMTG.com

Wallstrum Stevens CPA

2705 Mill Bay Road, Ste. 205 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-2726

JStevens@AK.net

Wells Fargo 202 West Marine Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3126 www.WellsFargo.com

ZenBusiness 5511 Parkcrest Drive Suite 103 Austin, TX, 78731 (512) 765-4985

www.zenbusiness.com/alaska-llc

Insurance

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

Education

Alaska Aerospace 4300 B Street, Ste 101 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-3338

www.AKAerospace.com

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

Kodiak College

117 Benny Benson Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4161

www.KOC.Alaska.edu

Kodiak Island Borough School District

722 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7550

www.KIBSD.org

Ahkiok: (907) 486-7565

Alternative Edu. Svcs.: (907) 486-7544

• Chiniak: (907) 486-8323

• East Elementary: (907) 486-7492

• Karluk: (907) 241-2217

• Kodiak Middle School: (907) 486-7460

• Kodiak High School: (907) 486-7401

• Larson Bay: (907) 847-2252

• Main Elementary: (907) 486-7480

North Star Elem: (907) 486-7500 Old Harbor: (907) 286-2213

• Ouzinkie: (907) 680-2204

• Peterson Elementary: (907) 486-7486

• Port Lions: (907) 454-2237

• Rural Schools: (907) 486-7550

Kodiak Seafood & Marine Science Center

118 Trident Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1500 www.AlaskaSeaGrant.org/about/Kodiak-Seafood-and-Marine-Science-Center

Next Step Dance Kodiak

1220 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5722 www.NextStepDanceKodiak.com

Pre School/Child Care

Alutiingcut Child Care Center

2932 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-6464

alutiingcut@sunaq.org

Aurora Education PO Box 1473

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 599-0244

Aurora-Education.com

River of Life Christian Fellowship Daycare Center

2050 Selief Lane

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-7652

WomenofServanthood@gmail.com

USCG Child Development Center Building 2 Storis Drive

Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5481

www.KodiakMWR.com/cdc.shtml

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

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

Visitors can walk chronologically through exhibits that tell stories of Kodiak beginning around 1808 when the Magazin was built through to modern times. To the right you can see

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

1800s.

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

Our mission is to facilitate exploration of the natural, cultural, and artistic heritage of Kodiak Island and surrounding communities to create opportunities for the public to discover, share, and exchange knowledge using the collections and resources made available through the operation of the Kodiak History Museum.

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Kodiak Historical Society

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A Q uick Glimpse at 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

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Nancy Sweeney Collection

The Erskine House served as a community gathering place throughout the family’s tenure in the building.

1912 | Nova Rupta

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

1939-1945 | World War II

During WWII, Kodiak went from a sleepy fishing village of approx. 500 residents, to a bustling city of over 10,000

1964 | The 1964 Earthquake & Tsunami

On March 27, 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake shook Alaska. The damage from the resulting tsunami lead to Kodiak’s downtown being almost completely rebuilt.

1950s – Present | Fishing Town, USA

The fishing industry remains the foundation of Kodiak’s culture and economy. Kodiak is also home to the largest Coast Guard base in the world.

Native Organizations

Afognak Native Corporation

300 Alimaq Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6014

www.Afognak.com

Kodiak Area Native Association

3449 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9800

www.KodiakHealthCare.org

Koniag Incorporated

194 Alimaq Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2530

www.Koniag.com

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

www.Leisnoi.com

Natives of Kodiak

215 Mission Road, Ste. 212 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3606

www.NativesofKodiak.com

Native Village of Afognak

115 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6357

www.Afognak.org

Old Harbor Native Corporation PO Box 71

Old Harbor, AK 99643 (907) 286-2286

www.OldHarborNativeCorp.com

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

www.Sunaq.org

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Government Organizations & Municipalities

City of Kodiak

710 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8636

www.City.Kodiak.AK.US

Kodiak Island Borough

710 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9300

www.KodiakAK.US

Kodiak Island Borough Solid Waste Advisory Board

710 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-9343 www.KodiakAk.us/170/Recycling-Services

Rep. Louise Stutes

305 Center Ave, Suite 1

Kodiak, AK 99615

907-486-8872

Representative.Louise.Stutes@akleg.gov

Sen. Gary Stevens

305 Center Ave, Suite 1

Kodiak, AK 99615

907-486-4925

Senator.Gary.Stevens@akleg.gov

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

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

US Coast Guard Air Station PO Box 195000

Kodiak, AK 99619 (907) 487-5472 www.USCG.mil/d17/AirstaKodiak

Culture & History

Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository

215 Mission Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (844) 425-8844 www.AlutiiqMuseum.org

Kodiak Connections

Kodiak Walking Tours

P.O. Box 2217

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-6772

www.kodiakwalkingtours.com

Kodiak History Museum 101 East Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5920

www.KodiakHistoryMuseum.org

Kodiak Maritime Museum

500 Alimaq Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0384 www.KodiakMaritimeMuseum.org

Kodiak Military History Museum

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

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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.

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

A LIVING CULTURE

There is an Alutiiq way of living. We honor our ancestors and our heritage. Yet, Alutiiq culture is also part of the present. We have deep ties to our homeland and its resources. We harvest carefully and respect the plants and animals that support our families. We speak in Alutiiq, dance, and create. We honor our Elders and teach traditions to our youth. The light of our living culture burns bright.

ALASKA NATIVE FACTS

Alaska has one of the largest Native populations in the United States.

In 2024, there were 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, 229 in Alaska.

About 20% of Alaska’s residents are Native people.

Alaska’s Native people belong to a diverse set of Indigenous cultures including the Inupiaq, Yup’ik, Unangaxˆ, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Athabascan, Eyak, Lingít/Tlingit, Ts’msyen/Tsimshian and X aadas/ Haida.

ALUTIIQ ANCESTORS MEMORIAL

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

ALUTIIQ MUSEUM

The Alutiiq Museum is our tribal culture center, a research hub, and a visitor attraction. We invite people of all heritages to view exhibits, explore resources, and participate in programs that share our history and traditions. Taikina! — You should come!

Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository 215 Misson Road Kodiak, AK 99615

844-425-8844

Https://alutiiqmuseum.org

Adults $8

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

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.

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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Entertainment

Alaska Aerospace 4300 B Street, Ste 101 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-3338

www.AKAerospace.com

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

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Trails, Tips, and the Spirit of Adventure Finding Your Pat h

Newly arrived to Kodiak in 1977, with the Coast Guard, taking a hike meant I would find a friend who had local experience.

Probably a smart idea because Kodiak hiking isn’t the same as the West Coast

hikes I knew. I had little awareness or protection against bears, hypothermia, injury, or getting lost. I didn’t think I was particularly smart, I just didn’t know where to start.

Today there are marked

trail heads, Kodiak Audubon’s Hiking and Birding Guide, digital maps, and apps like All Trails. Island Trails Network has organized volunteers and students to help improve some of the more popular

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trails. More often than you might imagine, it is not an organized effort but fellow hikers that take it upon themselves to improve a certain area of a trail.

Also, it’s fellow hikers that pack out more trash than

they brought in. Simply carry an empty bag with you and pick up trash on your way back. We are all in this together.

Where ever your feet take you in Kodiak, I wish you time to linger, enough ef -

fort you are satisfied at the end, find the beauty in the rain drops, and see bears only at a safe distance.

Happy hiking!

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KODIAK Activities!

No matter the weather, no matter the season, Kodiak is always catering to new and different activities! Hit the waves and get up close and personal with otters, puffins and whales in a boat, 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!

01. Hunting

02. Surfing

03. ATV Tour to Saltery 04. Golfing 05. Outdoor Hockey & Ice Skating 06. Camping 07. Beach Foraging

08. Fishing 09. Horse Back Riding

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Wildlife of Kodiak

Famous Kodiak Bears

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

Be Bear, aware!

Remember When Walking through the woods, make noise & sing this song:

“Hey bear, ho bear. What you gonna do? I’m here, you’re there. I’m just passing Through. Hey bear, ho bear. It’s such a lovely day. This is your land, I understand, so I’ll be on my way!”

Sky Soarers

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

Fur Foragers

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

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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.

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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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

Bean and Bloom Coffee House 450 E. Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942- 7575 www.threesisterscoffeeco.com

Harborside Coffee Downtown

210B Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862

www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

Harborside Fly-By Coffee 1715 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5864

www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

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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

Kodiak Island Brewing Company & Still 117 Lower Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2537

www.KodiakBrewery.com

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

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Grocery

Alaska Meat Company

Sitkinak Island

Kodiak, AK 99615

info@alaskameat.com www.AlaskaMeat.com

BrightBox Farms

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-9094

www.BrightBoxFarms.com

Bells Flats Little Store

10783 Birch Circle

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4692

Kodiak Island Smokehouse

1819 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6455

www.KodiakIslandSmokehouse.com

We’re more than a smokehouse! Our retail store has fresh local seafood, crab & scallops; a variety of our own smoked fish & jerky; and lots of specialty seafood products.

Cost Savers

2161 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2408

costsave@ptialaska.net

Cost Savers Grocery has it all! Fresh produce, chilled & frozen foods, canned goods & paper products. Our Liquor store has a wide variety of beers, wines and liquors. Before your next party, come in & check us out! We buy local and Alaskan products, including farm/boat to table. Cost Savers is locally owned and operated for over 20 years. Open Daily!

Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative 420 Selig Street, Suite 100

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-6263

www.KodiakHarvest.org

Wal-Mart

Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1670

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

Safeway Grocery

Bakery, Pharmacy, Gifts, Deli, Meat 2685 Mill Bay Rd

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1500 www.safeway.com,

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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Retail & Clothing

Big Ray’s

212 Lower Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4276

www.BigRays.com/Kodiak-Store

Kodiak’s premier fishing, hunting and outdoor store! Great selection of outdoor clothing and footwear for the whole family. Quality, name brand products for work and play, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff at your service seven days a week. Your next adventure begins at Big Ray’s-The Alaskan Outfitter.

Daniel’s Fine Jewelry

414 West Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0400

www.DanielsFineJewelry.com

Grand Slam Toys & Games

11 West Rezanof Dr., Suite 8

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5400

www.GrandSlamToys.com

Harborside Coffee Downtown

210B Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5862

www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

Harborside Fly-By Coffee

1715 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5864

www.HarborsideCoffeeKodiak.com

Made in Kodiak PO Box 145

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2421

www.MadeInKodiak.org

Special Finds Resale Boutique

1944 E Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-2595

www.SpecialFindsKodiak.com

The Islander Bookshop

111 West Rezanof, Suite 7

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-7560

www.IslanderBookshop.com

Wal-Mart 2911 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1670

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

Art, Photos & Music

Alutiiq Museum Store

215 Mission Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (844) 425-8844

www.AlutiiqMuseumStore.org

Find unique gifts at the Alutiiq Museum Store. Featuring artwork and jewelry made by Native and local artists, museum merchandise, and cultural publications. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. Shop Local. Shop Alutiiq

Red Raven Creations

102 St. Johns Street Old Harbor, AK 99643 (907) 942-0649

RedRavenCreations1@gmail.com

The Frame Shop 2017 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-4452

www.TheFrameShopAK.com

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

Spenard

1600 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4168

www.SBSAlaska.com

www.AceHardware.com/store-details/17438

www.GreatAlaskanFlooring.com

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.

Looking for that perfect night sleep? The cozy recliner that calls to you each evening? How about a new dishwasher or refrigerator? Look no further! As your family owned and operated furniture, mattress, and appliance store, Levi and

Our home appliance line has grown! In stock refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and ovens. Front and top load washing machine options available. Gas or electric ranges. Free freight to Kodiak on all home appliances!

Selling a wide variety of classic, contemporary and modern furniture, with a huge selection of mattresses, sofas, recliners, decor and more at very competitive pricing.

We offer extended 0% interest financing and a 5% military discount.

Automotive

Kodiak Auto Detailing 220 Sargent Creek Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-4240

www.KodiakDetailing.com

Offering everything from basic interior and exterior cleanings to tar removal and ceramic coating. We are Kodiak’s source for superior vehicle detailing. Licensed and Insured for your peace of mind.

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

Midtown Auto Repair Services 2181 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4008

www.MidtownAutoRepair.net

Serving Kodiak residents since 2006 with honest and quality auto repair. Our ASE Certified Technicians perform brakes, steering and suspension repairs, alignments, tire mount and balancing, oil & filter changes, maintenance, and more.

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

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

Specialty Lubricants, LLC - dba Schaeffer Manufacturing, Inc 7348 34th Avenue S.W. Seattle, WA 98126 (425) 681-2747 www.schaefferoil.com/

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Outdoor Goods

Big Ray’s 212 Lower Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4276

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

Kodiak Marine Supply 332 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5752

Seamar.com/wps/portal/c/locations/kodiak

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 TO KODIAK

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WtoKodiak, Alaska—a place unlike any other, and a community officially recognized as a Coast Guard City. This designation honors Kodiak’s “longstanding and enduring relationship” with the U.S. Coast Guard and the incredible support it provides to service members, civilian employees, and their families. Whether you’re new to the area or simply looking to connect, Kodiak offers an inviting, close-knit atmosphere that makes it easy to feel at home.

Coast Guard Base Kodiak is at the heart of this vibrant community, serving as a hub for those stationed here and their families, as well as for civilian personnel and retirees.

The base offers:

Convenient amenities like a Commissary and Exchange

Family-friendly recreation, including a movie theater, bowling alley, and a gym with an indoor swimming pool

A variety of events and services open to all who live and work on or near the base

If you’re exploring employment opportunities, Base Kodiak is a great place to start. The base offers jobs in areas like childcare, recreation, retail, and more, and no prior military affiliation is needed to apply. The Transition and Relocation Coordinator can provide more information about current job openings and how to apply.

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

Base Kodiak Contact Numbers:

Chaplain Office

MWR

907-487-5730

907-487-5108

CG Exchange 907-487-5773

Commissary 907-487-5015

Transition & Relocation Assistance

Base Clinic

Base ID Card Office

Base Security Forces

907-487-5341

907-487-5757

907-487-5170 Ext. 6649

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:

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

Base Kodiak: https://www. facebook.com/uscoastguardbasekodiak/

Base MWR: https://www.kodiakmwr.com/about.shtml

Air Station Kodiak: https:// www.facebook.com/CGASKodiak/

• Check out local social media channels for updates, pictures, and stories from the community.

Welcome to Kodiak, where a spirit of service and community thrives. We’re excited to have you here and look forward to sharing all this incredible island has to offer!

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Join Kodiak Lions Club Today!

Lions around the world are united by a great spirit of giving and dedication to helping others. Every day the Kodiak Lions Club works to serve their local community and the world community as they carry out essential Humanitarian service projects.

Local Projects

Coats-for-Kids, Vision screening, Crab Fest sawdust pile, special requests, support for sports and groups and the list goes on.

Fundraising Projects

Large tent rentals, Warm August Nights, Pull-tabs, Raffles, Arm wrestling tournament, Rubber Duck Race, etc.

"We work hard, make money, give it all away and have a good time doing it."

New members, new ideas and new projects always welcome!

Come help today...WE SERVE!!!

Clubs & Service Organizations

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

American Legion Post 17

318 Center Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3258 www.AlaskaLegion.org

American Red Cross of Alaska 610 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4040 www.Alaska.RedCross.org

Chief Petty Officers Association

Kodiak Chapter

7 Windrider Drive, Suite 303

Kodiak, AK 99615 Cpoakodiakchapter@gmail.com

Elks Lodge/B.P.O.E. 1772

102 West Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-1772

KodiakElks@ak.net

Island Trails Network

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

Kiwanis Club of Kodiak PO Box 2644

Kodiak, AK 99615 KodiakKiwanis@gmail.com

Kodiak Area Mentor Program

412 Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-2919 www.KodiakMentors.org

Kodiak Crime Stoppers PO Box 1329

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3113

www.KodiakCrimeStoppers.com

Kodiak Public Library Association PO Box 1824

Kodiak, AK 99615 KodiakPublicLibraryAssociation.org

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

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

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PERSONAL CARE

Brother Francis Shelter

410 Thorsheim Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5610 bfskinc@yahoo.com

Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital & Arctic Recovery

1650 South Bragaw Street Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 248-7575 www.NorthStarBehavioral.com

Hospice & Palliative Care Kodiak 1915 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0600 HospiceAndPalliativeCareOfKodiak.org

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

Kodiak Funeral Chapel

303 Erskine Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3422

Kodiak KINDNESS Project PO Box 8704

Kodiak, AK 99615

KodiakKindness.org

Are you expecting or arriving with an infant? KINDNESS provides free, professional infant feeding support; everything needed to meet your goals without leaving your home or using your health insurance.

Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center

422 Hillside Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6171 www.KWRCC.org

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

Providence Kodiak Island Counseling Center

1915 East Rezanof

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-2400

www.Alaska.Providence.org

Salvation Army 1855 Mission Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8740 www.Kodiak.SalvationArmy.org

Senior Citizens of Kodiak, Inc.

302 Erskine Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6181 www.KodiakSeniorCenter.org

Strong Solutions PO Box 1024

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 654-5546

We’re here for you, always.

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

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

Our inpatient and outpatient care includes:

•Acute care

• Diagnostic imaging such as mammography, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound and fluoroscopy

•Emergency

•Infusion and chemotherapy

•Lab services

•Long-term care

•Maternity including lactation support

•Nutrition counseling

•Palliative care

•Surgical

• Adult and pediatric therapy services, including occupational, respiratory, physical and speech

• Wound care

Our Specialty Clinic offers care provided by in-house and visiting physicians with expertise in:

•Aesthetics

•Audiology

•Dermatology

•Ear, nose and throat, including facial plastics

•General pediatrics and pediatric cardiology

•General surgery

•OB/GYN

•Orthopedics

•Pain management

•Podiatry

•Urology

Friends and neighbors caring for friends and neighbors.

1915 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615

907-486-9500

providence.org/Kodiak

Nick Larghi

Laura Creighton, D.C.

Specializing in Myofascial Release Caring for Kodiak since 2004

907.487.9798

814 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615

Healthcare

Arctic Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

326 Center Street, Ste. 100 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4042

www.ArcticChiropractic.com

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

www.ArcticPhysicalTherapy.com

We are committed to providing the highest quality patient care with direct one-on-one services offered by licensed and certified physical and occupational therapists. Proudly supporting Kodiak since 1996.

Bridgeview Dental Group

413 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (833) 228-2803

www.BridgeviewDentalGroup.com

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

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

Kodiak Vision Clinic | (907) 486-6117 | 214 West Rezanof Drive, Suite 1 www.KodiakVisionClinicAK.com

Creighton Chiropractic Clinic

814 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-9798

www.CreightonChiropractic.com

Laura Creigjton, DC has been caring for Kodiak since 2004. With over 25 years of experience treating musculoskeletal dysfunction, she provides efficient and effective care in a beautiful relaxing atmosphere.

Eyecare Excellence

3450 East Rezanof Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5504

www.EyeCareExcellence.com

Family Dentistry of Kodiak 1317 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4499

www.FamilyDentistryofKodiak.com

Hospice & Palliative Care of Kodiak

1915 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0600

HospiceAndPalliativeCareOfKodiak.org

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

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

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

Kodiak Island Family Dentistry 204 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6188

www.KodiakIslandFamilyDentistry.com

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

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.

5 experienced providers Serving the Kodiak community since 1996

45-60 minute one-on-one sessions

© Christina Voigt

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska

104 Center Street, Suite 201A

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 835-9355

www.soundmentalhealth.com

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center

1915 East Rezanof Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9500

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

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

Souond Mental Health

104 Center Street, Suite 201A

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 835-9355

www.soundmentalhealth.com

Dr. Iain Elliott,

Derrick Foge,

Dr. Alan Swenson, MD

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

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

Salons & Spas

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

Ellen Carty

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

Munsey’s Bear Camp

Amook Pass

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 847-2203

www.MunseysBearCamp.com

Puffin Vacation Rental 3641 Puffin Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 206-2297

www.KodiakVacationHomes.com

Quality Inn Kodiak 1395 Airport Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2700 www.ComfortInn.com

Shelikof Lodge 211 Thorsheim Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4141

www.ShelikofLodgeAlaska.com

LARGE VACATION RENTALS

©Denise Link

DOWL

104 Center Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0519

www.DOWL.com

PND Engineers

1506 West 36th Avenue

Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-1011

www.PNDEngineers.com

Professional Services

Alaska Aerospace

4300 B Street, Ste 101 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 561-3338

www.AKAerospace.com

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.

Skinner Law Office

PO Box 1132

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 512-0467

skinnerlaw@gci.net

Kozak and Associates

326 Center Avenue #202 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8824

lkozak@gci.net

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce

100 East Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5557

www.KodiakChamber.org

Mountain Man Tree Works P.O. Box 8654

Kodiak, AK 99615 (270) 889-1768

Northrim Bank

2695 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 481-1020

www.Northrim.com

The Bank differentiates itself with its detailed knowledge of Alaska’s economy and signature “Superior Customer First Service” philosophy.

Office Tech, Inc

3709 Spenard Road, Ste. 200 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 522-5850

www.OfficeTechUSA.com

State of Alaska Job Center 211 Mission Road, Ste. 103 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3105

www.Jobs.Alaska.gov

Whitespace 3D

410 W Marine Way, Suite A Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 203-3811

www.Whitespace3D.com

Amak Towing Company

PO Box 650

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5503

www.AmakTowing.com

Nick’s Auto Wrecking Salvage

346 Sargent Creek Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-2755

Promotional Services

Bases Loaded

202 Center Avenue, Ste. 315

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5100

basesloaded@alaska.net

Kodiak Daily Mirror 1419 Selig Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3227

www.KodiakDailyMirror.com

Kodiak’s only news organization with a comprehensive website and daily print product that covers the Coast Guard, schools, housing, sports, recreational opportunities, community events, and worship options

Kodiak Print Shop 1117 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3023

www.KodiakPrintMasters.com

Local Media

Kodiak Daily Mirror

1419 Selig Street Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3227

www.KodiakDailyMirror.com

KMXT 100.1 | KODK 90.7 Public Radio

620 Egan Way Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3181

www.KMXT.org

Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation - KPBC | KMXT 100.1 FM and KODK 90.7 FM. Kodiak’s public radio stations. Bringing you local, statewide, and national news daily. We are proud to serve as your community radio stations.

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

Distributors

Northern Sales Company

2980 Cove Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4311

www.NSales.com

Odom Corporation

5152 Tom Stiles Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 487-4545

www.OdomCorp.com

Petro Marine Services

104 East Marine Way

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3421

www.PetroMarineServices.com

Petro Star Inc

715 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3245

www.PetroStar.com

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

CI Fisheries PO Box 8883

Kodiak, AK 99615 (541) 740-0891

F/V Resilient & Resilient Fisheries PO Box 8985

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3041

Futura Fisheries and Mariculture PO Box 37

Kodiak AK 99615 (907) 486-3041 /www.opencorporates.com

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

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

©Roy Halpern

Harbor & Marine

Cummins Sales & Service

158 Alimaq Drive Bay 2

Kodiak, AK 99615 (800) 478-3646

www.Cummins.com

Fitch Fuel Catalyst

PO Box 2545

Kodiak, AK 99615 (206) 321-6395

www.PowerFuelSavers.com

Highmark Marine Fabrication

2018 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5220

www.HighmarkMarine.com

JAG Alaska

308 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (517) 917-3720

www.JAGAlaska.com

Kodiak Hydraulics

410 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5970

www.AlaskaHydraulics.com

Kodiak Island Smokehouse

1819 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6455

www.KodiakIslandSmokehouse.com

We custom process and smoke fish and game for tourists and locals, and we guarantee you get your own fish and game back. We also pack and ship nationwide.

Kodiak Powersports & Marine

1720 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-0333

www.KodiakPowersports.biz

Your locally owned and certified dealer for Yamaha and Honda Powersports and Outboards, Polaris Powersports. We provide automotive services through Kodiak Premium Auto Service, a subsidiary of Kodiak Powersports & Marine.

Radar Alaska

218 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3892

sales@RadarAlaska.com

Net Systems

325 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5350

www.Net-Sys.com

Seafood Services

Alaska Pacific Seafoods

627 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3234

www.NorthPacificSeafoods.com

Knotty Crew, The PO Box 3037

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907 539-7577

aktheknottycrew.com

Kodiak Fishmeal Company 915 Gibson Cove Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3171

Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Assoc. 104 Center Avenue, Ste. 205

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-6555

www.KRAA.org

OBI Seafood

621 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-5791

www.OceanBeauty.com

Pacific Boat Brokers

305 Center Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 942-5310

www.PacificBoatBrokers.com

Pacific Seafood

317 Shelikof Street

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-8579

www.PacificSeafood.com

Silver Bay Seafoods 512 Shelikof Streef Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-4768

www.SilverBaySeafoods.com

Sunrunner Alaska Corporation 4044 Cliffside Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-3444

Wild Kodiak Seafoods 1812 Mission Road

Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 539-5993

www.WildKodiakSeafoods.com

A Large Little Island, with a Big Fishing Community

Article Courtesy by Hailey Ivanoff

Kodiak- a place where the rugged beauty of nature meets the hustle and bustle of a thriving fishing industry. Surrounded by vastly rich waters, commercial fishing is the heart of Kodiak’s economy and is the homeport for over 420 fishing vessels and provides moorage for over 230 additional vessels at times of the year. Kodiak Island is the 2nd largest fishing port in Alaskaand it regularly ranks top 3 in the nation by volume landed (397 million pounds in 2020). The emerald islands commercial fishing industry is unique in its diversity in people, processors, history and gear types.

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

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

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

Welcome to Kodiak!

EMERGENCY PHONE LIST

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 (907) 486-3281

Medical Center

Providence Kodiak Island (907) 486-2400 Mental Health Center

U.S. Coast Guard Clinic (907) 487-5757

U.S. Coast Guard (907) 487-5808 Fire Department

U.S. Coast Guard (907) 487-5266, ext 1

Base Security

Womens Bay Fire Department (907) 487-4312

EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS

Once a week, Emergency Services activates a Siren Alert Warning System (SAWS) test signal (a wavering tone lasting 30 seconds) every Wednesday at 2PM to make sure sirens are in working order.

In case of a community wide incident, Emergency Services will relay Information to the public via local radio stations:

98.7 FM KVOK, 100.1 FM KMXT, and NIXLE Community Message Center.

SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR 7-DAY EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT:

• Keep your survival kit in an easily accessible location.

• Use a sturdy container, such as a plastic garbage can, which can double as a water storage or waste materials container.

• Keep a smaller version of the survival kit in your vehicle.

• Rethink your kit and family needs at least once a year and replace batteries and update clothes.

• Ask you pharmacist about storing prescription medications.

• Fill your survival kit with the items below:

• Flashlight with extra batteries

• Portable AM/FM radio with extra batteries

• Cell phone charger / external battery

• First aid kit

• Matches

• Can opener

• Fire extinguisher

• Bottled water

• Food (canned or dried)

• Blankets

• Special medications

• Extra clothing

• Sleeping bags/tent

• Hand tools

• Rope

• Signaling devices (flares, mirror, whistle, bright cloth)

• Books, cards, games, pen and paper (to boost morale)

• Axe, small shovel, broom, pail and sand (optional)

• Special needs bag including medications, warm clothing, blankets

• Special supplies for infants, including purified water, formula, sterile bottles

LINKS TO KODIAK INUNDATIONS MAPS (bit.ly/inundation-map) & EVACUATION ROUTES (bit.ly/evacuation-routes)

ALiving From the Sea

Kodiak Island lies in the Gulf of Alaska, 100 miles south of the Kenai Peninsula and 40 miles east of the Alaska Peninsula. A hundred miles long and fifty miles wide, the island was first inhabited by people who arrived in skin covered kayaks from western Alaska about 7,500 years ago.

Russian explorer Vitus Bering and his crew were the first Europeans to see Kodiak Island, in 1741. Bering saw lots of sea otters, and because sea otter fur was prized for hats and coats in Europe and china, Russian fur traders soon arrived from Siberia. Lacking the hunting skills necessary to catch the animals themselves, the Russians used violence and starvation to force Kodiak’s native Alutiiq people to do the hunting for them, and also delivered European diseases, all of which resulted in the near extermination of Kodiak’s indigenous people. By the mid-1800s the sea otters had been hunted nearly to extinction too, and with the economic engine for their Alaskan colony gone, the Russians sold Alaska to the U.S. in 1867.

In 1864, just three years before the Russians sold Alaska, Americans began using a revolutionary new technology, hermetically sealed cans, to pack salmon on the Sacramento River in California. By the 1870s, American fishermen and canners had arrived in Southeast Alaska and in 1882 built the first cannery at the mouth of the Karluk River, on the southwest coast of Kodiak Island. Kodiak’s canning industry grew explosively and by 1889, four million salmon a year were being canned on Kodiak.

Alaska’s fisheries were managed by the Federal Bureau of Fisheries, which was heavily influenced by corporate canneries head quartered in San Francisco and Seattle. Driven by the desire for short term profit, the canneries pushed for lenient fishing regulations, which by the late 1850s led to a near collapse of Alaska’s salmon runs. Partly in response to the decline of their salmon runs, Alaskans pushed for statehood, and when they got it in 1959, formed the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, which began managing salmon based strictly on science. The runs were gradually rebuilt, and salmon harvests are now at historic highs across the state, providing jobs for thousands of fishermen and processing workers every summer. In the early 1960s, Kodiak fishermen also began fishing king crabs, a resource which had not been previously eaten much by Americans. Canny marketing drove consumer demand however, and an modern fishing industry was born. A new shrimp fishery also came online in the 1960s and Kodiak boomed with hundreds of boats and fishermen bringing millions of dollars a year into the town. In the early 1980s both fisheries collapsed for reasons which are still debated, but which likely include overfishing and changing ocean conditions. Crab fishing continues every winter in the Bering Sea, and Kodiak fishermen fish “Out West,” and in the Gulf of Alaska for cod, pollock, halibut, black cod, herring, rockfish and salmon. Kodiak remains one of the top three American ports for value of fish landed.

In the 1970s and 1980s five or ten Kodiak fishermen a year were sometimes lost each year, mostly in extreme winter sea conditions. Better safety equipment and training have decreased the loss of life dramatically however, and in some recent years, not a single fishermen has been lost at sea anywhere in Alaska.

Commercial fishing is hard work, but hundreds of Kodiak fishermen continue to make their living from the sea, driven by a desire to work honestly and independently in a pristine and wild place, just as the first people who paddled ashore here did, 7,500 years ago.

Article Courtesy of the Kodiak Maritime Museum

500 Article Alimaq Drive

Kodiak, AK 99615

(907) 486-0384

www.KodiakMaritimeMuseum.org

Get Connected to the Kodiak Community

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

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce

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

Kodiak Bazaars and Craft Events

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

Swip-Swap of Kodiak

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

Events in Kodiak

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

Kodiak Camera Club

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

Bear Aware!

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

Kodiak Rental Housing Market

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

Kodiak Real Estate for Sale

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

Friends of Kodiak

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

Kodiak Jobs

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

Kodiak Island Rocks

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

Kodiak Farmers Market

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

Kodiak Island Foragers

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

HIKING TIPS TO REMEMBER:

• Check the weather for that day

• Familiarize yourself with the trail

• Tell someone where you will be

• Go with a friend

• Wear the right gear

• Leave no trace

• Take plenty of water and food with you

• Respect the wildlife

• Respect others

• Remember your bear spray

• Be bear aware

• Have a great time hiking

• Don’t forget your sticker

DON’T STAY AT sea level! ADJUST YOUR ALTITUDE

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.

RECREATIONAL SPORT FISHING SEASONS

SILVER (COHO) SALMON

PINK (HUMPBACK) SALMON

CHUM (DOG) SALMON

DOLLY VARDEN

RAINBOW TROUT

STEELHEAD TROUT

SOCKEYE (RED) SALMON

KING (CHINOOK) SALMON

HALIBUT

2025Calendar of Events

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

January

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 Tax Free Day

First Saturday in March no City Sales Tax is collected.

April

Kodiak Outdoor Film Festival

The films highlight outdoor activities in and around Kodiak ranging from surfing to snowboarding, from hunting to spearfishing.

www.IslandTrails.org/film 31 Sewards Day

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

thru 17 ComFish Alaska

Kodiak’s Annual fisheries trade show features seminars, forums, vendor booths, and commercial fisheries education. www.ComFishAK.com

May

Community Clean Up Day

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

Kodiak Crab Festival

Festive atmosphere, food, and fun featuring local businesses from Kodiak and around the State of Alaska. The best five days in May! www.KodiakCrabFest.com

Jim McClelland

July

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

August

Kodiak Rodeo & State Fair www.KodiakRodeoStateFair.com 30 thru 31

September

Shop the Rock

Local businesses offer deep discounts, specials and entertainment.

October

Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

An evening of awards and recognitions. The Chamber takes time to recognize the businesses and volunteers of the year.

Downtown Trick or Treat

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

December

Harbor Lights Festival

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