Every two years, legislators from across the state visit Unalaska to get a sense of how the community – and its economy – operates.

Today, Sen. Linda Menard of Wasilla, Rep. Bryce Edgmon of Dillingham, Rep. Tammie Wilson of Fairbanks, and Rep. Lance Pruitt of Anchorage are touring the town and meeting area residents.

This morning, they stopped by the powerhouse, OSI, the clinic, and the school. They also got a chance to check out the Klooesterboer cold storage facility and have some of their questions about the seafood industry answered by operations manager Matt Darbous.

Council Member Dick Peck came along for part of the tour. He says that the city covers travel expenses for the legislators while here, while the state pays for travel. For him, it’s a good investment for the city to bring them out so they understand the community’s needs and how the city actually works as a revenue generator for the state’s economy.

The group will be continuing their tour of Unalaska through tomorrow morning, and they’ll be meeting with residents this evening at a reception at the Grand Aleutian Hotel.

KUCB's Alexandra Gutierrez has more details.