Council to discuss future of Carl E. Moses small boat harbor

Tuesday, April 26 2011

Unalaska, AK – City council will be meeting to discuss the future operations of the Carl E. Moses small boat harbor.

The work session will open with discussion of the council's goals for the coming fiscal year, along with the status of the ports budget, which is expected to see a shortfall.

Council will then hear three presentations on the Carl E. Moses small boat harbor. The first concerns a resolution that would put into place best management practices for ports. This resolution will be considered later during the new business portion of the meeting. The second presentation will focus on the harbor's operation plan, and the third will look at its oil spill response plan.


Unalaskans take a global approach to Easter celebration

Monday, April 25 2011

Unalaska, AK – About 200 Unalaska residents gathered at Kelty field yesterday to participate in a new Easter tradition called the "Resurrection Dance." KUCB's Alexandra Gutierrez.


Low numbers expected for Chinook salmon

Monday, April 25 2011

Unalaska, AK – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has predicted low Chinook salmon numbers for the Yukon River this summer.

According to ADFG, the Chinook salmon run will be "below average to poor," with numbers ranging from 130,000 to 178,000.

Low numbers mean that fishing will likely be limited to subsistence users and that commercial fishing could be closed for the third year straight.


Mayor recognized for marine safety work

Friday, April 22 2011

Unalaska, AK – Mayor Shirley Marquardt was recognized by the Coast Guard today for her work to keep Aleutian waters safe.

Rear Admiral Christopher Colvin, the commander of District 17, granted Marquardt the Meritorious Public Service Award at a ceremony in Anchorage. The award was given to recognize Marquardt for her efforts in "aiding safe, efficient, secure and environmentally sound maritime operations, including taking proactive measures to prevent maritime disasters."


Interview: Wesley Loy

Friday, April 22 2011

Unalaska, AK – Frank Kelty talks to industry reporter and Deckboss blogger Wesley Loy about legal issues in Adak.

Tune into a special edition of the Unalaska Fisheries Report here.


Interview: Will Oldham

Friday, April 22 2011

Unalaska, AK – The musician better known as Bonnie 'Prince' Billy talks about his new album, disaster relief, and Unalaska.

Listen to the conversation here.


Longliner partially submerged at fuel dock

Thursday, April 21 2011

Unalaska, AK – A 59-foot longliner sank at the Delta Western fuel dock early today, for reasons still unknown.

The F/V Zenith started to rapidly take in water just before 7am. The owner of the vessel and all fishermen on board managed to exit the boat safely, according to harbor officer Tim Mahoney.

"The crew stated that from the time they got the alarm that it sank in literally seconds," says Mahoney. "So they were very fortunate to all get off alive. I think the only casualty was a cat."


Submarine attracts spectators in Unalaska

Thursday, April 21 2011

Unalaska, AK – Unalaska had an unusual visitor today: a nuclear submarine. KUCB's Alexandra Gutierrez has more.


Police confiscate large Oxycontin supply

Thursday, April 21 2011

Unalaska, AK – The Unalaska Department of Public Safety seized a stash of Oxycontin with a street value of nearly $14,000 dollars yesterday.

Robert Farris, 19, was arrested after questioning and a search revealed that he had allegedly received a shipment of drugs from California. According to the criminal complaint, the package contained 68 pills of Oxycontin hidden in a jar of peanut butter.



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