Alaska led the country in volume and value of fish landings, bringing in three times the money and more than five times the amount of seafood as the next largest ports.
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Bringing science home in St. Paul: Former student becomes teacher
Nineteen-year-old Dallas Roberts grew up in St. Paul attending Bering Sea Days. After a year at college, he’s back in the Pribilofs teaching kids about the island’s greenhouse.
82 ballots will decide close races in Unalaska’s municipal election
After half of Unalaska’s municipal races were too close to call on Election Day, the results for mayor, commercial marijuana and more will come down to 82 absentee and questioned ballots.
Unalaska parks director resigns after a decade serving city
Unalaska’s director of Parks, Culture and Recreation has resigned after a decade on the island. The City of Unalaska is looking for a new director to replace D. Tyrell McGirt, who arrived in Unalaska in 2006.
Too close to call Unalaska municipal ballots for mayor, marijuana
Tuesday’s election set a new record for voter turnout. But with about 80 absentee and questioned ballots outstanding, City Clerk Cat Hazen said several races could go to runoffs, including mayor and City Council Seat C.
Explosion at Westward Seafoods sparks police investigation
Police are investigating an explosion that damaged the Westward Seafoods plant Monday night. No one was injured in the blast, but the Unalaska Department of Public Safety estimates the building sustained more than $100,000 in damage.