Originally, construction was scheduled to start in 2019, but now contractors could begin building the new ship as early as next year.
Aleutians
Unalaska cleans up fish oil spill
Fish oil is considered an environmental hazard, but is far less damaging than crude oil.
Man found dead with ‘significant head injuries’ likely fell to his death, police say
In Unalaska, police say the man whose body was found in a creek Monday probably fell to his death. Gregg Kortesma, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene after a pair of local hikers discovered his body in Ruth Rock Creek at end of Captains Bay, said Michael Holman, Unalaska’s director of Public Safety.
Police investigate man found dead with ‘significant head injuries’ in Unalaska
Police are investigating a death after a dead body was discovered Monday in Unalaska’s Ruth Rock Creek at the end of Captains Bay. The Department of Public Safety has identified the man as Gregg T. Kortesma, 46, who was found with “significant head injuries” by a pair of local hikers.
Unalaska joins emergency petition on tanner crab
This season, the unpredictable tanner crab population isn’t looking so good for Aleutian fishermen. At least, that’s what the state’s trawl survey indicated this summer.
Museum of the Aleutians reopens after yearlong closure
The Museum of the Aleutians has officially reopened after a scandal closed the space for nearly a year. Last week, new Executive Director Neal Hitch announced the museum has set regular hours for the first time since last fall, when the former director resigned after items from the collection were found in her home.