Sofia Stuart-Rasi, KUCB - Unalaska
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Scientists at the Alaska Earthquake Center are monitoring an unusually high number of moderate earthquakes near Adak Island. -
Orca depredation isn't just a costly headache for fishermen — it can be dangerous for orcas, too. -
After a young humpback whale was found entangled in Iliuliuk Bay, experts carefully cut the line wrapped around its mouth and tail Friday. -
A team of state and federal officials were able to free the whale Friday morning. -
The Department of Defense declined to discuss the origin or purpose of the balloon, which was brought to Dutch Harbor then flown to Anchorage. -
There are no bears today on Unalaska and Amaknak Islands, where the bones were found, and no historical records of bears ever living there. -
State officials say winds are pushing ash plumes southwest from the volcano on Unimak Island, with an advisory in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday. -
Unalaska’s Head Start is run by the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, a regional, nonprofit tribal organization. -
Shishaldin is one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutians — it’s had nearly 30 eruptions since 1824. -
While many Bering Sea crab populations find themselves in freefall, Dungeness crab is breaking records in regions that used to hardly see them.
