Haaland said she heard from residents about the importance of the road due to various transportation and medical challenges. As of now, she said, she’s made no decision.
Aleutians
Bering Sea crabbers and communities are struggling with Alaska’s snow crab decline
The crash has pushed the crab fleet farther north while forcing places like St. Paul to consider major budget shortfalls.
Unalaska fisherman hopes youth program can revitalize island’s fishery
Unalaska fisherman Dustan Dickerson says the program is one way to get a new generation into the industry.
Unalaska tribe gets federal money for geothermal project to source energy from active volcano
Although there have been hurdles trying to bring geothermal energy to Unalaska, the clean energy source is one step closer to fruition.
Coast Guard cutter Alex Haley medevacs its 2nd patient in 4 days
A 62-year-old man was hoisted from the 254-foot fish processor Phoenix after he experienced stroke-like symptoms, according to a USCG news release.
The Aleutians have a rat problem. Scientists are trying to solve it.
For millions of years, birds lived nearly predator-free on the Aleutian Islands. Then came the rats.
Historians uncover Benny Benson’s Unangax̂ heritage nearly a century after he designed Alaska’s flag
A group of researchers and historians learned key details about Benny Benson’s life, including his real age and roots in Unalaska.
US and Russian scientists are still working together to solve salmon mysteries
Scientists are hoping to map out the distribution of salmon across the North Pacific using new DNA techniques.
Unangax̂ instructors use traditional methods to teach university language course
The course marks a big step toward Unangax̂ language revitalization.
Ravn partners with Food Bank of Alaska to bring monthly donations to St. Paul elders
The monthly food deliveries from the Food Bank of Alaska, with freight costs covered by Ravn Alaska, are part of an effort to combat food insecurity in the region.