Maggie Nelson, KUCB - Unalaska
Crew member on Alaska factory trawler dies after possible ammonia exposure
Crew on the Northern Eagle reported a likely ammonia leak that led to the death of David Kumah, from West Africa.
Sighting of Chinese and Russian warships near Aleutians prompts Navy response
A U.S. Northern Command spokesperson said the foreign patrol ships remained in international waters and were not considered a threat.
Trace levels of harmful ‘forever chemicals’ found in Unalaska’s drinking water
The history of military presence in the area may be the cause of the contamination, according to Unalaska's director of public utilities.
Coast Guard medevacs injured man from factory trawler near Unalaska
A Kodiak-based MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew hoisted the mariner from the fishing vessel Northern Eagle early on Jan. 24.
NOAA denies emergency request to close red king crab savings areas
Federal officials denied an emergency request to close crucial habitat for Bristol Bay red king crab to all commercial fishing.
Bering Sea crab crash puts St. Paul emergency medical services in jeopardy
The city’s economy is about 90% dependent on the harvest of snow crab, which closed for the first time in the fishery’s history in October.
Bering Sea cod fisherman fights for better catch price amid slow fishing seasons
Rather than head out right away to the fishing grounds on New Year's, nearly 30 boats dropped their anchors or docked up in port, waiting on better cod prices.
GCI connects some Unalaska residents to high-speed internet, others have to wait
GCI connected its first Unalaska residential customers to its fastest 2-gigabit-per-second internet speeds last week, in a rollout delayed by damage to an undersea cable.
Trial in fatal Unalaska car crash likely to take place in summer
Court proceedings against Dustin Ruckman, accused of manslaughter in Karly McDonald and Kiara Renteria Haist's 2019 deaths, have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unalaska revises school bus schedule due to driver shortage
The Unalaska City School District is running on a revised bus schedule due to a driver shortage, giving some kids longer rides and putting others in alternative school vehicles.
Unalaskans hope new regional airline means better local air service
New regional airline Aleutian Airways touched down at Unalaska’s Tom Madsen Airport on Nov. 16., bringing the hope of more stable and affordable air service.
St. Paul government declares emergency in attempt to get ahead of looming crab crash
The recent closure of the Bering Sea snow crab and Bristol Bay red king crab fisheries has some Western Alaska towns taking a hard look at their futures, including St. Paul.
Unalaska school budget drops deeper into red as energy costs rise
Superintendent Jim Wilson presented a budget update to the Unalaska school board that includes a $535,000 anticipated deficit — the biggest he’s seen in his 10 years as the high school principal.
New regional airline opens bookings for flights to Unalaska
Non-stop flights on Aleutian Airways' Saab 2000 aircraft are set to begin Nov. 16, with two flights per day Monday through Friday.
Coast Guard captain describes encounter with Chinese, Russian warships off Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Kimball and its commander, Capt. Thomas C. D’Arcy, encountered a formation of seven Chinese and Russian warships in the Bering Sea last month.
Coast Guard spots Chinese and Russian military ships together in Bering Sea
The U.S. Coast Guard says a cutter crew identified seven Chinese and Russian naval vessels, including a Russian Federation Navy destroyer, about 75 miles north of Kiska Island.
Unalaska grasps at solutions to stifling airfare costs
“The cost of an airplane ticket to get out here is attention-getting," Sen. Lisa Murkowski said during an August visit to Unalaska, where one-way tickets to Anchorage cost nearly $1,000.
Unangax̂ soldier honored after decades in an unmarked grave
George Fox is the only known Unangax̂ soldier killed fighting in World War II, or in any war since.
St. Paul toddler laid to rest with his mother after long fight to bring him home
The child, Joshua John Rukovishnikoff, was buried on top of his mother’s grave during a memorial service Saturday.
King crab hatcheries could be on Alaska’s horizon as mariculture bill moves past Legislature
House Bill 41 would allow certain nonprofits to pursue mariculture enhancement or restoration projects for species of shellfish — like abalone, razor clams, sea cucumbers and king crab.