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.