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Kodiak can look forward to the return of cruise ships in 2021. While the recently published schedule is still extremely tentative in the context of the global pandemic, cruise ships may reach the dock of Kodiak as early as May 1st this upcoming year. Many small businesses downtown and around the island benefit from the …

It was a summer the Olds River Inn hopes never to repeat. Like many Kodiak businesses, the coronavirus pandemic took a big bite out of its customer base. Tourists stayed home. The Coast Guard barred its members from Kodiak eating and drinking establishments. And while locals helped the inn stay afloat, the 40-minute drive …

It happens. You get in the grocery line with just a few items, and the couple in front of you has a great, big, cart load – so, you settle in to wait. Then suddenly, the groceries go flying out of the bags, and the clerk is swiping codes again, to deduct items. The man …

The spread of the coronavirus in Southeast Asia is causing a trickledown effect in many areas of the world, including Kodiak. Locally, the effects are being felt in the form of fewer cruise ship visits this summer. KMXT’s Maggie Wall explains. Click arrow to listen, or continue below to read story. Several cruise …

Crab Fest is a multi-day festival for the Kodiak community to celebrate the island's arts, history, and fisheries. KMXT Photojournalist Brian Venua attended several events and prepared this visual essay from the festivities.

The Bearfoot Bakery was one of the first Kodiak businesses to announce it would set up shop in the downtown mall. The owners had a soft opening last month and business is picking up for the local venture. “We’re trying to get all of our pastries out, bagels, donuts, scones, cinnamon rolls, croissants, but generally …

Listen to this story; Kodiak’s Crab Fest is around the corner, and revelers will have a new venue where they can celebrate; the Double Shovel Cider Company plans to open its doors in downtown Kodiak that same weekend. Double Shovel owners Gideon Saunders and Jack Lau say they’re excited to bring cider to Kodiak. Saunders …

Listen to this story; For Crystal and Chad Burnside, baking has been a long time passion and for nearly a decade, a source of income. After nine farmers market seasons, they’ve built up a dedicated fan base on Kodiak Island, and they now have a website and take special orders when they can. But they …

Shop the Rock is returning to Kodiak this week, beginning on Wednesday and lasting until Saturday. Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Director Jena Lowmaster explains that this is more than just another sale. “Shop the Rock is coming up on Wednesday, August 25, all the way through August 28, which is Saturday. And there’ll be sales …

April 26, 2021 by Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media As the summer approaches, Alaska’s travel industry is preparing for another uncertain pandemic season. Widespread vaccine availability has improved the travel landscape in Alaska, but Sarah Leonard, President and CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, said it’s still hard to predict exactly what summer will look like. …