Plan to turn saloon into shelter gets NIMBY response Nov 10, 2009
UNALASKA Plans to establish an emergency housing shelter in downtown Unalaska went down to defeat before the city's planning and zoning commission ... Though he wants to open the shelter, John Honan, pastor at Unalaska Christian Fellowship, said he understands how residents might be worried about losing their long-sought tranquility. (Anchorage Daily News)
Seawolves show their depth at regionals Nov 8, 2009
A 00000CA7 3-4-5 finish for the women, led by Unalaska's Hallidie Wilt ... So did five of the women, including Wilt, a junior who joined the team as a freshman walk-on after placing fifth at the Class 1-2-3A state high school championships in her senior year at Unalaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mat-Su Borough needs to go smoke-free Nov 7, 2009
People in six other Alaska communities enjoy that same protection, thanks to smoke-free ordinances passed in recent years in Anchorage, Juneau, Bethel, Sitka, Klawock and Unalaska ... Becky wrote on Nov 6, 2009 9:11 AM:" Thank you for bringing this issue to the forefront. A smoke-free ordinance that prohibits smoking in ALL public places is one of the surest ways to improve public health in our community. And if Unalaska can do it, why can't we? ". (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
AHFC awards nine grants for $9 million Nov 1, 2009
After a competitive review process, applications approved for new construction are for teacher housing in Mountain Village (eight units), Unalaska (six units), Koyuk (two units), Teller (four units), Napaskiak (eight units), and Huslia (two units) ... All the units are for teachers, except for Unalaska, which includes housing for health professionals and public safety professionals. (Juneau Empire)
4 Alaska fishermen rescued after mayday call Oct 31, 2009
The fishermen sent out a mayday call Friday afternoon when they were about 22 miles east of Unalaska Island in the Aleutians. The Coast Guard cutter Munro heard the call and headed to the area while asking for help from any other nearby vessels. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Colony, Dillingham tops in wrestling rankings Oct 30, 2009
Cameron Lynch, Unalaska; 3. Kyle Kain, Seward; 4. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bering crab season off to smooth start Oct 27, 2009
The Coast Guard's marine safety detachment in Unalaska conducted exams aboard 41 of the 93 vessels that registered for this season. The Coast Guard said no overloading of pots was noted, but a few deficiencies -namely expired life rafts, hydrostatic releases and electronic position indicating radio beacon batteries - were found during safety checks. (Juneau Empire)
Cheseto and UAA women top GNAC Oct 25, 2009
Wilt is from Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands. And Carr is from the heart of America -- South Bend, Ind. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Lost Aleutian Villages' trip goes back in time Oct 24, 2009
Nick Galaktionoff of Unalaska had hoped to return to Makushin to look for a box he buried in his family home before he left the village. At the last minute, he was unable to go. (Anchorage Daily News)
First rankings of the season released Oct 23, 2009
Roland Ivanoff, Unalaska ... Cameron Lynch, Unalaska; 2. (Anchorage Daily News)
Unalaska cabdriver gets no relief between fares Oct 23, 2009
Sgt. Jennifer Shockley of the Unalaska police filed this item in the weekly police blotter: "Suspicious Person/Activity: A resident running across a parking lot was affronted by the sight of a taxi driver urinating next to his cab. The driver stammered an apology but was unable to stop his actions. The complainant did not wish to pursue charges." Officers also responded to a fight in progress last week at the otherwise happy Cape Cheerful lounge. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
The final push Oct 18, 2009
Valdez was also at the invite, as well as two teams from off the road system Nome and Unalaska. Seniors Jeff Frey and Christian Long each earned victories to lead the Warriors to a second-place finish in the boys standings. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Letters to the editor (10/17/09) Oct 17, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 8:48 AM - 6:42 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Earthquake strikes off Aleutian Islands Oct 15, 2009
It was centered 57 miles from Unalaska, a small town of several thousand people in the Aleutian Islands. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Unique wind turbines show promise in Unalaska Oct 13, 2009
Unalaska is windy, and that wind can come from any direction, given the city's Aleutian location and the mountains that surround it. Two residents are trying wind turbines made by Instead of propeller-like blades, the company's turbines use "drag bucket" design that lets them grab wind that swirls from any direction and at speeds that might damage a traditional turbine blade. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cold swim didn't help fisherman sober up Oct 8, 2009
Sgt. Jennifer Shockley of the Unalaska police department entertains us again with this blotter entry from early Sunday: "1:12 a.m., assault: Officers responded to the galley of a fishing vessel regarding a brawl in which one intoxicated man had somehow fallen overboard. Officers determined that the intoxicated man had begun arguing with other, less inebriated crew shortly after boarding his vessel and had mysteriously fallen overboard soon after punching another man in the mouth. The drunk was... (Anchorage Daily News)
Dramatic finish Oct 4, 2009
61, Magpantay, JB, Unalaska Hig, 23:28. 4. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Kirk, Wilson easily top 1-2-3A field Oct 4, 2009
72, Haskins, Kyle, Unalaska Hig, 19:02 ... 61, Magpantay, JB, Unalaska Hig, 23:28. (Anchorage Daily News)
Unalaska's Wilt is one of the Seawolves' top competitors Sep 24, 2009
Seawolf runner Hallidie Wilt of Unalaska leads her teammates off the start line during the UAA Invitational at Kincaid Park Aug. 5, 2009 ... Not that she isn't a fan of Unalaska, where she has lived her whole life ... But Unalaska isn't the best place for a runner to hone her skills. (Anchorage Daily News)
Inside Alaska business Sep 6, 2009
Service should begin in Port Lions, Sand Point, Teller and Unalaska by year's end. The company is owned by TelAlaska Inc., which provides telecommunications service in 25 rural communities. (Anchorage Daily News)
Your sole chance to catch UAA runners at home Sep 5, 2009
Laura Carr of Indiana, a senior who has qualified for the national meet in every season so far, leads the women, who also rely on a runner from one of the far corners of Alaska -- Hallidie Wilt of Unalaska. Coach Michael Friess, the GNAC coach of the year from last season who is entering his 20th season, lost a pair of All-America runners from last season -- Elizabeth Chepkosgei and Jake Parisien -- plus All-Region runner David Kiplogat. (Anchorage Daily News)
GNAC Preview: Vikings get underway Saturday, host Lake Padden Relays Sep 3, 2009
Unalaska, AK - Unalaska) of Alaska Anchorage, Jaclyn Puga (Jr. Meridian, ID - Nampa Christian) of Northwest Nazarene and Ruth Jeptoo (So. (Wwuvikings.com)
BP will postpone restarting Badami oil field Sep 2, 2009
$951,500 to Unalaska to find an accessible commercial grade geothermal resource at Makushin and develop a 10 to 12 megawatt geothermal power plant. $650,000 to Cordova to rehabilitate runway lighting for the airport. (Anchorage Daily News)
Never mind! Coast Guard ship dials 911 Aug 29, 2009
The always entertaining Unalaska police blotter includes this item this week: "Welfare Check - Several 911 calls which originated from a U.S. Coast Guard vessel were received in dispatch. Investigation revealed the land-line system for the vessel was set up in such a way that long-distance calls might mistakenly dial 911 rather than the intended recipient." And then there's this entry: "Suspicious Person/Activity - Caller reported a man in camouflage crouched on a hilltop near the Dutch Harbor... (Anchorage Daily News)
Community leaders descend on Palmer Aug 14, 2009
Shirley Marquardt, the mayor of Unalaska and president of the ACoM, said they reached similar positions and work with the AML to reach their common priorities. We educate each other to our similarities and differences and make sure we understand each other, Marquardt said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Mike Lambert: Where's Ware? A look at towns with remarkable monikers Aug 12, 2009
And finally, I found a town in Alaska that is identified as Unalaska. Maybe it s not cold there. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Unalaska has fog, fish -- and magic Aug 12, 2009
I recently spent a long weekend in Unalaska and discovered that there is a whole lot more to that place than fish, crabs, wind and fog ... No one will ever accuse the town of Unalaska of being particularly beautiful, not unless you find oddly painted parts of Spenard attractive ... Unalaska is, no doubt, Bush Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pregnant women told to limit Western Alaska pike intake Aug 1, 2009
UNALASKA - State and federal officials are advising pregnant women and young children to limit the amount of northern pike they eat from the Kuskokwim and lower Yukon rivers because the fish contain a toxic form of mercury ... UNALASKA - State and federal officials are advising pregnant women and young children to limit the amount of northern pike they eat from the Kuskokwim and lower Yukon rivers because the fish contain a toxic form of mercury. (Juneau Empire)
Palin's rural advisor wins praise Jul 22, 2009
Moller, a Juneau resident for the past 10 years, was born in Unalaska and has worked in crab and gillnet fisheries in the Bering Sea and Southeast Alaska, respectively, as well as in fishery management for many years. The continuation of Moller's role won praise from Native leaders concerned about rural issues. (Juneau Empire)
Fall kills racer in Fireweed 400 Jul 13, 2009
CYCLING: Trooper report states a 64-year-old Unalaska man struck head on a steel guardrail post ... A trooper report said 64-year-old Robert E. Johnson of Unalaska "apparently fell over the front of the bicycle for no apparent reason.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Shooter may have killed himself Jul 10, 2009
UNALASKA -- Authorities say an Unalaska man died from a gunshot wound after apparently shooting another man in the head and chest ... Unalaska police Sgt. Matt Betzen says officers were sent to a clinic last week after 25-year-old Jason Tungul arrived with bullet wounds. (Anchorage Daily News)
He was sick of the fishing scene Jul 9, 2009
"Missing Person - A young man who had watched far too many episodes of 'Deadliest Catch' tried his hand at fishing in the Bering Sea but was unable to work due to extreme seasickness. After the penniless youth was booted from his boat in the village of Atka, a passing couple took pity on him and agreed to give him a ride back to Unalaska on their small vessel. Days later and pounds lighter, the young man disembarked in Unalaska and was not heard from again by the couple. They were concerned for... (Anchorage Daily News)
Wisniewski breaks record in Mayor's Marathon Jun 21, 2009
6-miler, UAA runner Hallidie Witt of Unalaska won in 34:12. Katie Krehlik was nearly three minutes back. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tale of 1988 whale rescue in Barrow is headed for Hollywood May 8, 2009
UNALASKA DIVERS TAKE COMMUNITY CLEANUP TO NEW DEPTHS : The Unalaska Divers Association takes a deeper approach to the traditional spring cleanup held in Alaska communities. For the second year, divers have scoured the bottom of the small-boat harbor looking for trash. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska to get nearly $850,000 to settle Selendang Ayu claims Apr 28, 2009
SHIPWRECK: Vessel grounded on Unalaska in '04, spilled fuel oil ... The 738-foot Selendang Ayu ran aground Dec. 8, 2004, and broke in two on the north side of Unalaska Island ... As the freighter drifted toward Unalaska Island, crewmen were unable to restart the engine. (Anchorage Daily News)
College education isnt necessarily for all students Apr 19, 2009
Young people from all over this area and as far away as Craig and Unalaska will participate in Alaska Construction Career Days at the fairgrounds on Tuesday. It gives students a chance to look into careers in such fields as building, welding, electrical work, heavy-equipment operation, surveying, truck driving and many other occupations. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Readers respond to feds' decision on Stevens Apr 2, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Collection of photos and video of wildlife roaming Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska fish processors try using fish oil for fuel (7) Apr 1, 2009
The World Link : Alaska fish processors try using fish oil for fuel. Alaska fish processors try using fish oil for fuel. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bristol Bay, Bering Sea no place for oil and gas drilling Mar 27, 2009
When the Selendang Ayu ran aground in December 2004, it was months before any real response could take place, and oil remains today on the beaches near Dutch Harbor and Unalaska. The remoteness of the Bering Sea, with winter ice and the known severity of storms, makes it one of the most difficult places on Earth to contain or remediate spills. (Anchorage Daily News)
Southeast town seeks students to fill school Mar 26, 2009
The school in Nikolski, a village in the Aleutians west of Unalaska, averaged 9. 8 students in October, and the funding formula doesn't round up. (Juneau Empire)
Native charter school enjoys more room for learning Mar 7, 2009
CATCHING WAVES IN UNALASKA : Surfing in "Deadliest Catch" territory, Unalaska resident Dawson Williams is worried more about the sea lions than the cold water. His solo outings near the airport have drawn locals' attention. (Anchorage Daily News)
Jewel says injury won't keep her from 'Dancing' Feb 27, 2009
ALCOHOL FILLS THE UNALASKA POLICE BLOTTER: "Drunk disturbance: Intoxicated caller reported that he had shone a laser light inside of a bar, hitting a large man in the eyes. The large man then smacked the caller in the back of the head. No charges where pursued.". Return to Alaska Newsreader through the day for new links. (Anchorage Daily News)
