Unalaska, AK – Later this month, Unalaska will host the third annual Western Alaskan Interdisciplinary Science Conference. More than forty researchers, community members, and students from around western Alaska will come together to present papers and hold discussions on a myriad of science topics from March 24-27.
"So there'll be sessions on alternative energy, sessions on ecology and wild life, fisheries, recycling in agriculture. There will be a Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and an anthropology piece. So there's really some fascinating piece for people of Western Alaska communities to come and see," said conference coordinator Reid Brewer from the Marine Advisory program.
Unalaska, AK – The morning started off with a boys game between Kotzebue and Hooper Bay. Kotzebue won 45 to 28. Hooper Bay is now out of the tournament and Kotzebue will face Bethel tomorrow at 11:30 am.
Next, the Unalaska girls faced Hooper Bay. The game was literally neck and neck. The teams were tied at the half, tied at the end of the third quarter. But as the end of the fourth drew near, the Hooper Bay Lady Warriors drew ahead. First it was four ahead. Then, with 25 seconds left in the game they pulled ahead by 6 points. Luckily, Chelsea Carvia went to the line for two free throws and sunk them both. The Raiders kept pushing to close the gap and though they sank one more basket, in the last four seconds they couldn't get the ball back to tie it up and go into overtime. They lost 55 to 53.
Unalaska, AK – The HyettPalma Community Vision statement for Unalaska for 2010-2020 is now complete. The community vision is a compilation of information gathered by the consulting group when they met with various community organizations as well as results from the community survey. It includes a list of the top ten priorities for the development of the community. City Manager Chris Hladick said it's a combination of things that the city can and cannot directly address.
Unalaska, AK – The state government is accepting applications for grants from the Coastal Impact Assistance Program. The $13.8 million of available funds will go toward local governments, non-profits, and others who submit projects that conserve and restore coastal areas and mitigate damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources in those areas. Environmental education projects also qualify.
Unalaska, AK – The release of the new National Marine Fisheries Service biological opinion on Steller sea lions has been delayed. The opinion was scheduled for release Monday and was highly anticipated by fishing industry players in Unalaska and beyond. Findings on the status of the endangered species could impact fishing regulations around Alaska, including many parts of the Aleutians where the population of the sea lions is the most threatened.
Unalaska, AK – Unalaska is hosting this year's Western Region Basketball Tournament. The opening ceremonies showcased Unalaska's diversity and all of the team's various skills. The games start this afternoon. Here's a snapshot of Tuesday night's activities with KUCB's Anne Hillman.
Unalaska, AK – District 37 Rep. Bryce Edgmon joined KUCB's Anne Hillman to discuss questions from listeners about this year's legislative session. Topics included education bills and this year's budget. Here's the first half.
Unalaska, AK – District 37 Rep. Bryce Edgmon joined KUCB's Anne Hillman to discuss questions from listeners about this year's legislative session. Questions ranged from why are you going to DC to what's happening with funding for the Marine Advisory Program. Here's the first half.
Unalaska, AK – Public Safety is monitoring a tsunami advisory for the region following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of central Chile. They do not expect a wave to hit Unalaska, only strong currents. In Alaska, the amplitude could be up to one meter. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, the ripple effects of the earthquake will hit Unalaska at about 4:38 pm.
