The Alaska Volcano Observatory reports that increased surface temperatures and ash indicate the volcano has entered a period of unrest.
Aleutians
Aleutian sockeye finds a market with Full Circle Farms
Full Circle’s main business is sending out boxes of organic fruits and vegetables to its customers in California and the Pacific Northwest. In recent years they’ve added a selection of other groceries.
Shell oil rig departs Seattle for Dutch Harbor
A giant drill rig operated by Royal Dutch Shell undocked Monday morning from Terminal 5 in Seattle. The Polar Pioneer is headed for Dutch Harbor.
Maritime group approves Aleutian shipping ‘buffer zones’
The shipping buffer zones come in anticipation of increased mariner shipping traffic in the region.
Pollock B season opens in Aleutians, Eastern Bering Sea region
Pollock ‘B’ Season opened Friday in the Aleutian Islands and Eastern Bering Seas Region.
Alaska’s Orthodox bishop visits Unalaska
The bishop says he’s petitioned the governor to have more VPSO’s in the villages, but it’s unclear how successful that petition may be in light of cuts to the state’s budget.
To plan port’s future, city looks to current users
Unalaska is preparing to spend tens of millions of dollars to upgrade the aging Port of Dutch Harbor. The hope is to serve bigger ships and more of them.
Record cruise ship season starts Sunday in Unalaska
Unalaska will get a big population boost this weekend, with the first cruise ship of what’s shaping up to be a busy summer.
Unalaska’s geothermal hopes stall without city backing
A years-long effort to bring geothermal power to Unalaska may be on its last legs. The city government is draining its accounts for exploring Makushin Volcano, saying the project is too expensive and risky to pursue any further.