The westernmost community in the U.S. is under lockdown after an arriving visitor tested positive Saturday for the coronavirus.
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Investigation into fatal PenAir crash in Unalaska finds mechanical problem, change in airline safety culture
On Wednesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released more than 2,000 pages of documents related to the crash.
A string of volcanoes in the Aleutian Islands might actually be one mega volcano, scientists say
Multiple pieces of evidence led scientists to the conclusion that there might be a 12-mile-wide caldera — a large volcanic crater — or a number of calderas, hidden underwater beneath the group of islands.
During final trip of the season, nearly entire fishing boat crew tests positive for COVID-19
All crew members remain on board, with the one negative individual segregated from the remaining crew.
After ‘potential widespread exposure,’ Unalaska closes schools and considers hunkering down
Two unnamed people arrived in Unalaska last week and tested positive Monday at the local clinic, according to City Manager Erin Reinders. One had direct contact with multiple other people in the community over the holiday weekend.
Largely insulated from COVID-19, Unalaska is watching its wastewater for signs of trouble
While the island has yet to see widespread transmission of the virus, local health officials say they anticipate more positive cases with the upcoming influx of workers for the winter fishing season.