In this episode of "Island Interviews," ANTHC's Alice Michaelson and APIA's Michael Livingston discuss the program's significance, origins, and the importance of recognizing historical trauma.

In this episode of "Island Interviews," Museum Director Virginia Hatfield discusses the Udax̂tan dig site and what they hope to accomplish during this year’s excavation.

In this episode of "Island Interviews," Taytum Robinson discusses the workshop, how her grandma inspired her to create earrings and why everyone should join, even if they are hesitant about making art.

In this episode of "Island Interviews," Historian Dr. Michael Livingston, who recently wrote a paper about Benson, discusses the state flag contest and some challenges Benson faced while competing. He also shares how Benson's Unangax̂ heritage might have influenced his design for the state flag and that some say the design originated in Unalaska.

"The Bay Whalin’ Hour" has been on the air for almost three decades, but at the end of this Saturday’s episode host Wendy Hladick will spin that record a last time. She’s ending her show after 27 years of statewide radio production.

Coe was born in Peru, Indiana on April 3, 1946, to Charles (Keith) and Helen Whittern. He moved to Unalaska as a Methodist missionary child at the age of 3. When he was 11 years old his father and youngest brother drowned in a boating accident. Shortly after, his mother moved to Michigan to be closer to family. Coe graduated from Waldron High School in 1964 and then from Adrian College in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart Phyllis Fellows on June 22, 1969. The day after they were married, they loaded up all their belongings and traveled across the country on their journey to Unalaska, Alaska where they called home.