In 55 years, there have been just two other closures: once in the 1980s and again in the 1990s.
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Dutch Harbor named nation’s top fishing port for 23rd consecutive year
In total, U.S. fishermen landed 9.3 billion pounds of seafood valued at $5.5 billion in 2019. Sixty percent was caught in Alaska.
Unalaska OKs trial program to employ prison inmates at fish plant
Unalaska City Council’s five-to-one vote overturned last month’s narrow rejection of the program, authorizing a “trial run” for four inmates to live and work at the UniSea fish processing plant.
Unalaska City Council rejects proposal to employ inmates at fish plant — for now
A proposal from the state’s Department of Corrections would allow four inmates to work at an Unalaska fish processing plant. The resolution could still pass if the Unalaska City Council revisits the issue.
Recall election fails to oust Unalaska’s mayor
According to initial election results, 62 percent of voters supported Mayor Frank Kelty, who was waiting at City Hall when the polls closed Tuesday night.
To get good credit, Alaska’s fishing towns may have to factor in climate change
While the state’s credit rating may be safe as climate changes, fishing communities in Alaska face uncertain economic future
Unalaska council sets mayoral recall election for March 6
The recall election of Unalaska Mayor Frank Kelty is set for March 6. A recall petition signed by 172 community members seeks to remove him due to allegations of misconduct in office – specifically attempting to sole-source land use agreements for the Unalaska Marine Center positions 5-7.
Unalaska city clerk says mayoral recall petition does not have enough valid signatures
The petition, which charges Mayor Frank Kelty with “attempting to sole-source land use agreements for the Unalaska Marine Center positions 5-7,” was submitted to the office Friday.
As recall effort gets underway, Unalaska’s mayor denies illegal dock negotiations
months of intense public criticism. Frank Kelty has denied allegations that he interfered with the former city manager or forced his resignation.
Unalaska police chief confirms investigation of city councilors
Members of the Unalaska City Council are under investigation. Police Chief Mike Holman confirmed Tuesday to KUCB that the Unalaska Department of Public Safety is investigating current and potentially former city councilors.