As it stands, the proposed ordinance would put the burden on retailers. Starting Jan. 1, businesses would receive $100 fines for providing customers with a disposable shopping bag.
Zoë Sobel, Alaska's Energy Desk
Despite reduced hours, U.S. Postal Service says it’s not closing Unalaska’s post office
The Unalaska post office has had reduced service for months. But officials say that’s due to staffing shortages — not an attempt to shutter the branch
American and Japanese descendants unite after 75 years to ensure forgotten war is remembered
Motoaki Asano came from Japan to attend the commemoration. His father Hiroo Okazaki died on Attu and is still buried there alongside more than 2,000 other Japanese soldiers.
‘When The Fog Clears’ filmmaker aims to make Forgotten War unforgettable
The Aleutian Islands served as the battleground for some of the bloodiest conflicts on American soil since the Civil War. But most people have never heard of the Battle of Attu, the invasion of Kiska, or even the Aleutian campaign. A Japanese filmmaker wants to change that.
Unalaskans Rescue Boy From Glacial Crevasse
When flight home had been cancelled, three Unalaskans went for a walk and were approached by a man who said his son was trapped in the ice.
Finding local seafood is getting easier at America’s top fishing port
Unalaska may be the top fishing port in the country, but finding fresh, local fish is a challenge. Fishermen occasionally sell their catch from the docks and now some restaurants are making a point to serve fresh seafood whenever it’s available.