Cold Bay to Unalaska is nearly 200 miles. By plane, it takes about an hour. By kayak, it’s nearly a month.
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Coast Guard exchanges halt sales of ‘assault-style’ guns
An exchange official said it doesn’t make sense for the Coast Guard to continue selling assault-style weapons based on sales, profit numbers and the scrutiny the stores come under.
Mentoring program in Unalaska nudges young men to Choose Respect
While rafting in Unalaska, mentors with Compass guided a group of young men on the water — and on redefining masculinity and exploring healthier, nonviolent models of manhood.
Unalaska explores tax breaks for housing renovations
Unalaska’s City Council wants to look into expanding tax breaks to encourage renovations that create new housing.
3 dead, 6 injured after cannery van crashes in Atka
The Coast Guard has transported several of the injured passengers to Anchorage. Troopers are in Atka Wednesday investigating the incident.
Governor declares June 3 Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
Statewide all flags will fly at half-mast to recognize Japan’s World War II attack on Dutch Harbor.
Predictions of a megaquake rocking the Aleutians
In the next 50 years, there’s a 9 percent chance of an Aleutian Islands earthquake so strong it could send a devastating tsunami to Hawaii.
Oregon man fined for driving into eagles
“It’s not that eagles being hit by cars is particularly unusual, but the intentional part of it is what sets this apart,” said Unalaska Deputy Police Chief Jennifer Shockley.
13 rural communities awarded federal assistance for energy sustainability
From the Aleutian island of Akutan to the arctic village of Kiana, 13 communities have been crowned champions of a rural energy competition. The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that it will help these communities cut their energy use by 15 percent by training local utility providers.
Video: To recruit for cleanup, Unalaska kids rap, dance to ‘Paper Planes’
Instead of lyrics about immigrant stereotypes, drugs and violence, these fourth graders are recruiting for a community cleanup.