The protective measures vary from company to company, and the state has not explained its criteria for approving or denying plans across different industries, or even between separate fishing companies.
KUCB - Unalaska
KUCB is our partner station in Unalaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
Unalaska, a burgeoning cruise ship destination, expects no sailings until late June
So far, six of the sailings that would have come to Unalaska this year have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are still 14 planned visits, at least for now.
Airlines work to fill gaps in Alaska flight service after RavnAir shutters
As all RavnAir Group operations grind to a halt, other air carriers around the state say they are looking at ways they can step in.
Campaign to recall Dunleavy provides at-home petition signing during COVID-19 pandemic
Earlier this month, the Recall Dunleavy followed guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and suspended all signature gathering events.
Dutch Harbor remains nation’s top fishing port for volume
Dutch Harbor has been named the nation’s top fishing port in terms of volume for the 22nd consecutive year. But the port dropped from second to third place in terms of value.
When the Scandies Rose sunk, he survived. Now he’s grappling with losing his crewmates.
“I see the boat penciled — straight up and down in the air. The bow was straight up in the air, and then it sinks. My heart drops. I tried to do everything I could to get those guys out.”