Unalaska, AK – For two decades, the port of Dutch Harbor been number one in landings. And now, for the 21st consecutive year, it's come out on top again according to an annual report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Just over 500 million pounds of fish and shellfish passed through Unalaska in 2009. The next busiest port is found in Louisiana's Plaquemines Parish, where 412 million pounds of seafood crossed the docks.

Unalaska, AK – On Friday, members of the community gathered to give feedback on the services provided by Iliuliuk Clinic. About 20 people met at Burma Road Chapel to listen to a presentation delivered by two representatives from Agnew Beck Consulting and then offer their own opinions on how the clinic could improve and expand. Heidi Wailand and Thea Agnew Bemben presented the results of the community health needs assessment and then opened the floor to Unalaska residents.

Unalaska, AK – Last week, descendants of uninhabited Unangan villages got the chance to visit the places their families came from. A group of about a dozen people were able to visit Biorka and Kashega in as part of the Lost Villages Project, a program is sponsored by the National Park Service.

Kashega and Biorka - like many villages in the Aleutians Islands -- were evacuated during World War II. There were some attempts to resettle, but none lasted for more than a decade. For the descendants on the trips, this was their first time visiting these places. KUCB's Alexandra Gutierrez has more.

Unalaska, AK – On Saturday, the Kulluk mobile drilling rig was brought to Unalaska by the icebreaker Tor Viking. The drilling rig is owned by Shell Oil, and it's set to stay in Captain's Bay through the wintertime.

The Kulluk was brought from McKinley Bay in Canada, and Shell is mooring it here for the next few months as the company works on repairs to the rigAfter that, the company is hoping the rig will be ready for use.

Unalaska, AK – Today, Governor Sean Parnell took a stand on the Steller sea lion issue. The state of Alaska has submitted critical comments on the draft biological opinion released by the National Marine Fisheries Service that would place restrictions on fishing in the Western Aleutians. The state also petitioned the federal government to remove the Eastern stock of Steller sea lions from its endangered species list.

Unalaska, AK – City Council met last night to discuss city contracts, utilities billing, and council travel.

The meeting kicked off with a spirited public debate about Horizon Lines' preferred use agreement, which guarantees the shipping company lower rates for use of the city dock. Representatives from the company and Trident Seafood made comments in support of the arrangement, while a representative from APL argued that the agreement was no longer necessary. City Council did not address the preferred use agreement in last night's meeting, but it will be considered later this fall. The agreement has been in place for 20 years, and is set to expire in October.

Unalaska, AK – For the past two weeks, scientists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory noticed thermal anomalies at Cleveland Volcano in the central Aleutians. Now, it's on watch. After detecting a rise in temperature using satellite imagery, AVO has put a code yellow warning on the volcano.

AVO will watch the volcano closely for the next month, according to AVO chief scientist Chris Waythomas. If there is no further activity, the advisory will be removed.

Unalaska, AK – The National Marine Fisheries service has finalized Amendment 91, which sets new rules for the Bering Sea's pollock fishing fleet in an attempt to reduce Chinook salmon bycatch. The comprehensive plan is the product of a joint effort from NMFS and the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council. While Amendment 91 contains some enforcement measures, it also hinges upon incentive plans proposed by the pollock fleet itself.

Unalaska, AK – Tonight, City Council will gather for a third meeting this month to discuss city contracts, utilities billing, and council travel.

The meeting will start with a public hearing over an ordinance that would change the definition of an out of town sale. Practically speaking, the ordinance is meant to close potential tax loopholes. In an earlier meeting this month, discussion focused the point in the process that natural resources -- like rock -- should be taxed. This ordinance might push the tax to the beginning of the process. City attorney Brooks Chandler described it as a "raw rock tax." The ordinance will be voted on later in the meeting.