About 75 years ago, the U.S. Navy built a marine railway in Unalaska, which was basically an underwater railroad that helped the military haul boats out of the Bering Sea during World War II.
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Steller Watch lets anyone with internet access play wildlife biologist
Bogged down with nearly half a million pictures, scientists are turning to the public for help. They’re asking citizen scientists to click through pictures and indicate if they see Steller sea lions.
Alert levels lowered for Bogoslof and Cleveland volcanoes
Bogoslof is back at the intermediate “watch” level, following a powerful eruption Tuesday night. Cleveland Volcano — 45 miles west of Nikolski — has been quiet since a small eruption last month.
Fishing crew rescued after vessel runs aground off Unalaska
A fishing crew was rescued Monday morning after their boat ran aground off Unalaska Island.
Fishing vessel St. Dominick began taking on water about 10 a.m., Coast Guard Petty Officer Lauren Steenson said.
Islands of the Four Mountains’ artifacts exhibited for the first time
Unalaskans can now explore one of the chain’s most isolated areas thanks to a new exhibit at the Museum of the Aleutians.
Grant Aviation dismisses pilot in Unalaska plane accident; NTSB still investigating
A mechanical problem wasn’t at fault for forcing down one of Grant Aviation’s planes, causing it to belly flop at the Unalaska Airport last month, the regional airline said. Beyond that, airline officials are keeping quiet about the accident’s cause — at least for now.
Unalaska teen: If you like sushi, you better take care of the environment
For Cade Terada persuading others to care about the environment is simple. He tells them unprotected, there will be no more sushi, caviar, or lobster.
Have you seen this seal? Unalaska responders search for stranded marine mammal
A search is underway for a young ring seal that came ashore Sunday in Unalaska. The stranded marine mammal was first spotted near the Kloosterboer facility at the Port of Dutch Harbor, but Melissa Good said it made its way to the Alyeska seafood plant before disappearing back into the water Monday night.
Embattled Fishing Company sold to other seafood companies, but investigation continues for sunken trawler
After more than 30 years in the seafood industry, the Fishing Company of Alaska was bought out last month, ending its long and often difficult presence at the Port of Dutch Harbor.
Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano erupts, sends up ash cloud
An Alaska volcano that’s been active since mid-December has erupted again. The Alaska Volcano Observatory says Bogoslof (BOH-gohs-lawf) Volcano in the Aleutian Islands erupted just before 10 a.m. and sent an ash cloud to 25,000 feet. Ash can harm and stop jet engines. Ash from southwest Alaska volcanos is a threat airliners operating between North…