Laura Kraegel, KUCB - Unalaska
Laura Kraegel covers Unalaska and the Aleutian Islands for KUCB . Originally from Chicago, she first came to Alaska to work at KNOM, reporting on Nome and the Bering Strait Region. (laura@kucb.org / 907.581.6700)
Unalaska sculptor wins art award as she continues 40-year career
The Rasmuson Foundation has recognized Unalaska's Gert Svarny as its Distinguished Artist of 2017. The award comes with a $40,000 grant so the 87-year-old sculptor can continue developing her craft. Listen now
Strong earthquake shakes near Adak, registering magnitude 6.4
A series of earthquakes shook the Aleutian Islands Monday morning, including a strong magnitude-6.4 quake near Adak. Listen now
49 Voices: Taylor Holman of Unalaska
This week we're hearing from Taylor Holman in Unalaska. Holman is a high school senior and placed first place in Alaska's Russian Language competition this year. Listen now
Coast Guard cleans up graffiti on World War II bunker as tagging investigation continues
In Unalaska, the U.S. Coast Guard has cleaned up controversial graffiti that was found spray-painted on a World War II bunker last month. Listen now
Unalaskans suspect Coast Guard crew of tagging WWII bunker
Tagging isn’t unusual in Unalaska, even for historic structures like bunkers and barracks. But these big black letters were spray-painted on the outside of the bunker — not hidden inside like most graffiti. Listen now
Is Bogoslof Volcano done erupting?
Bogoslof Volcano is back at a low-level “advisory” for the first time since it began erupting more than three months ago. Listen now
Air Force destroys World War II shell discovered in Unalaska
The U.S. Air Force made a special visit to Unalaska Tuesday (April 4) after a hiker found unexploded ordnance from World War II. A bomb squad destroyed the artillery shell in a controlled explosion. Listen now
Unalaska terminates new fire chief charged with sexual assault in Illinois
The man hired to serve as Unalaska’s new fire chief has been fired after he was charged with sexual assault in Illinois. Listen now
Railway demolition unearths new discoveries from World War II
About 75 years ago, the U.S. Navy built a marine railway in Unalaska. It was basically an underwater railroad that helped the military haul boats out of the Bering Sea during World War II. Listen now
UPDATE: Coast Guard calls off search for missing crabbing vessel passengers
Two days after a fishing vessel went missing in the Bering Sea, U.S. Coast Guard officials say there’s been no sign of the ship -- or the six people onboard -- since searchers found its emergency beacon Saturday afternoon.
3 rescued near Akutan after fishing vessel takes on water
Three people were rescued Monday (Feb. 13) morning after their fishing vessel ran aground near Akutan Harbor. Listen now
Due to damaged reservoir, St. George Island waits for water delivery
St. George Island is waiting on an emergency water delivery after falling ice damaged the community’s reservoir yesterday (Feb. 6). Listen now
Volcanic ash falls on Unalaska in Bogoslof’s longest eruption yet
After more than two dozen explosions, Bogoslof Volcano has finally dropped ash on Unalaska. Listen now
Another eruption and growing unrest for Aleutian volcanoes
One Aleutian volcano has erupted again, and another is showing signs of life. Bogoslof Volcano erupted early Tuesday morning, continuing a series of explosions that date back to mid-December. Listen now
Puffin die-off on St. Paul Island may point to larger ecosystem problems
In the past two months, 300 dead puffins have washed up on St. Paul Island, alarming residents who had only seen six carcasses over the last decade. Listen Now
Exito sinking victim search called off
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for two people who went missing Tuesday after their ship sank north of Unalaska. Listen Now
Two missing after vessel sinks near Dutch Harbor
Two people are missing after a commercial fishing vessel sank near Unalaska Tuesday night, forcing crew members to abandon ship. Listen Now
Coast Guard still investigating what sank the Alaska Juris
It's been four months since the F/V Alaska Juris sank in the Bering Sea, and the U.S. Coast Guard is still trying to figure out why its engine room flooded, forcing 46 crew-members to abandon ship near Kiska Island. Listen Now
Too close to call Unalaska municipal ballots for mayor, marijuana after record voter turnout
The polls have closed, but it's still too close to call for half of Unalaska's municipal races.
Dead body discovered in Unalaska Creek
Police are investigating after a dead body was discovered Monday in Unalaska's Ruth Rock Creek at the end of Captains Bay. Listen now