Andy Lusk, KUCB - Unalaska
Feds investigate ‘large balloon’ found by fishermen near Alaska’s Aleutian chain
The Department of Defense declined to discuss the origin or purpose of the balloon, which was brought to Dutch Harbor then flown to Anchorage.
Unalaska’s Muslim prayer group welcomes members from all over the world
Group prayer is integral to Muslim worship. Mostafa Hassan, originally from Cairo, restarted Unalaska's prayer group after moving to town.
Unalaska woman breaks the internet with eagles TikTok video
Eryn Whitter's viral video opens with a dirty bald eagle, milling around by itself. Then she pans to another eagle. And another. And another. And another.
Battery-laden cargo ship moors in Dutch Harbor after December fire
The Genius Star XI, which was hauling lithium ion batteries when a fire was reported aboard on Christmas Day, docked on Tuesday.
Aleutian communities to receive over $4M for recycling projects
The federal funds will be used to build an Aleutian Islands regional recycling hub, clean up military debris and plan cutbacks on landfill use.
Visiting scientists use drones to monitor Aleutians’ Makushin Volcano
Scientists can fly drones fitted with gas detectors over volcanic vents, measuring output to “smell” if a volcano’s activity is changing.
Aleutian Electrocution fulfills high-voltage promise to Unalaska
The music and arts festival features live DJs, fire dancing, metal art, potluck dinners, a bouncy castle, fireworks and bonfires that burn till dawn.