Unalaska, AK – This episode of the Community Wellness Report focuses on the stages of grief and how it affects individuals and communities. Guests behavioral health counselor Judi Ruder and U-SAFV director M. Lynn Crane discuss grief and grieving with KUCB's Anne Hillman.

Unalaska, AK – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is using $5.3 million of new federal stimulus funds to survey and chart Unimak Pass and other Alaskan waters. Unimak Pass has not been surveyed since the early 1900s. The new information will be used to update nautical charts in the high-traffic area. About 3,000 ships go through the pass each year, many while traveling on the Great Circle Route. Ben Evans of the NOAA Office of Coast Survey says the mapping project improves the safety of the region.

Unalaska, AK – A police officer in Unalaska was recently released from the Department of Public Safety after wrecking his car while driving drunk and failing to report the accident. Twenty-seven year old R.J. Wickstrom was hired by public safety in late June. On the evening of August 7th he went out drinking with a number of friends. At around 3 am on the 8th, the group was given a ride back to a house by another public safety officer. First Sgt. Matt Betzen said that giving rides is not customary but sometimes happens when necessary.

Unalaska, AK – Just over a year ago Kasatochi Volcano erupted and turned a lush, life-filled Aleutian Island into a moonscape. A group of scientist recently visited the volcano to see if life was returning. KUCB's Anne Hillman spoke with the entomologist who studied the insects on the island before and after the eruption.

Unalaska, AK – The World Wildlife Fund will be hosting films and discussions about potential off-shore drilling in the North Aleutian Basin tonight and tomorrow. The organization is trying to educate people about the potential risks of oil and gas development in the region before they make comments to the Obama administration about opening up the area to potential lease sales. Currently the area is not available for sale. The administration is accepting comments on the issue until September 21 and will decide whether or not to open the region this fall.

Unalaska, AK – A crowd gathered at Kelty Field last weekend to celebrate the Heart of the Aleutians and make Unalaska history. KUCB's Anne Hillman was there.

Unalaska, AK – Neon green, pyramid-shaped boxes are hanging from trees and bushes around the community to monitor for invasive moths, including the highly destructive gypsy moth. Gypsy moths first invaded the east coast of the United States in 1869. They eat and kill over 500 types of trees and shrubs. UAF cooperative extension office integrated pest management technician Sherry Lee Bottoms says her organization is working with federal agencies to stop the moth from invading Alaska.

Unalaska, AK –
Nikolski's school may have to close. The school only had an average of 9.8 students attend the school each day last year during the October yearly count. If a school has fewer than 10 students, the state cuts their funding. Last year it was cut down to 75 percent. This year, if the student numbers stay low, it will be cut to 50 percent. Aleutian Region School District Superintendent Joe Beckford said he only expects 7 or 8 students to attend.

Unalaska, AK – The Filipino Santacruzan festival was held for the first time ever in Unalaska over the weekend. Families from around the community gathered to participate in the flower parade. KUCB's Anne Hillman was there.