Part of Unalaska went dark this morning when power crews accidentally tripped a breaker during a routine maintenance project.

Public utilities director Dan Winters says a crew was working on one of the diesel engines at the powerhouse, which caused the overall power load to fluctuate. The other engines failed to keep up and tripped a breaker, shutting down the town circuit -- which includes City Hall and the public library.

Alejandro "Bong" Tungul

This week, KUCB is profiling candidates running in the October 1st municipal election. Today, we hear from Alejandro “Bong” Tungul, who is running unopposed for his first full term in city council seat F.

Tungul had thought about putting his name in for city council for almost a decade.

Dave Gregory came to city council after 24 years of public service as Unalaska’s fire chief. When he was first elected to seat D in 2007, Gregory says he thought he was up to the challenge.

Passengers on the Kennicott ferry will spend the night in Unalaska. The vessel’s captain ordered a delay because of a storm expected later this evening. The National Weather Service is forecasting winds up to 65 knots with five-foot seas.

Captain John F. Falvey is the General Manager of the Alaska Marine Highway System. He says the last leg of the ferry’s trip into Unalaska was bad enough.

Denise Rankin

This week, KUCB is profiling candidates running in the October 1st municipal election. This profile focuses on Denise Rankin, who is running for seat E on the school board. Several of the candidates will appear live on KUCB and Channel 8 on Thursday at 7 pm to answer your questions.

Denise Rankin’s roots in Unalaska go deep.  She was born in Washington State and moved here in the first grade. Her grandfather, Walter, served on the school board for 25 years -- and that inspired her to do the same.

Fernando Barrera

This week, KUCB is profiling candidates running in the October 1st municipal election. This profile focuses on Fernando Barrera, who is running for seat E on the school board. Several of the candidates will appear live on KUCB and Channel 8 on Thursday at 7 pm to answer your questions.

For Fernando Barrera, education has always been a family affair. Both of his parents were teachers, as are two of his three brothers.

Residents and businesses are cleaning up minor damage from Friday's windstorm.

The strongest gusts recorded in town were around 79 miles per hour. Public safety director Jamie Sunderland says that was enough to overturn and flood a skiff near the Bobby Storrs small boat harbor.

The winds also flipped several containers in the Horizon Lines yard, and blew away a few traffic signs. Sunderland says there were several reports of damaged roofing. The biggest loss was at Delta Western.

Abner Hoage

This week, KUCB is profiling candidates running in the October 1st municipal election. Today’s profile focuses on Abner Hoage, who is running for his first full term on the school board. Several candidates will appear live on KUCB and Channel 8 this Thursday at 7 p.m. to answer your questions.

In his 20 years in the military, Unalaska fire chief Abner Hoage hasn’t had many chances to immerse himself and his family in a community. Hoage joined the Air Force right out of high school and was sent all over the world -- to Germany, Honduras, and the Azores Islands off of Portugal. 

High winds and rough seas drove the F/V Chaos onto the rocks outside Unalaska Friday night -- and delayed a Coast Guard air rescue of the ship's crew.

Coast Guard Petty Officer Sara Mooers says the Chaos' four crew members had to spend the night on the beach. They weren't airlifted to town until 9 a.m. on Saturday, after the winds died down.

The Homer-based, 54-foot longliner had pulled into Unalaska Bay to ride out the storm.