Hope McKenney

Reporter

Born in rural Northern California, Hope started as a reporter and producer at KZYX in Mendocino County. She then worked at Kichwa Hatari ⁠— the first Quechua language radio station in the U.S., based in New York ⁠— and KQED in San Francisco. 

She has lived in Bolivia, Peru, and Cuba, and is now excited to cover the beautiful Aleutians.  

Ways to Connect

MacGyvering Solutions To The Pandemic In Unalaska: PA Doubles Island's Ventilator Capacity

By • 11 hours ago
Sarah Spelsberg

Unalaska is the largest community in the state without a critical access hospital, with a population of 4,500 year-round residents that more than doubles during peak fishing seasons.

Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers and politicians were unsure how bad the pandemic would get. And concern over the availability of ventilators — machines that help a patient breathe or breathe for them — intensified.

Newscast: 09/17/20

By • 17 hours ago

Unalaska's clinic has developed a way to double its ventilator capacity; the governor's marine highway working group concluded that selling or giving away Alaska's state-run ferry fleet is not a viable option; and the PCR's annual Silver Salmon Derby ended on Monday, and several prizes were awarded through daily drawings and given to participants who submitted the largest fish overall.

Coast Guard Seeks Information Regarding Sinking Of The F/V Scandies Rose

By • Sep 16, 2020
Gerry Cobban Knagin

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking help from the public in its investigation of a Dutch Harbor-based fishing vessel that was lost off the Alaska Peninsula along with five crew members.

Cold Bay's COVID-19 Count Grows As Two Non-Residents Of The Alaska Peninsula Village Test Positive

By • Sep 14, 2020
City of Cold Bay

Officials reported two positive cases of COVID-19 in the Alaska Peninsula village of Cold Bay over the weekend. This marks 11 confirmed cases in the community of roughly 50 people.

Upon receiving the positive test results, the unnamed individuals were placed in isolation, according to Eastern Aleutian Tribes, the regional tribal healthcare provider, which operates Cold Bay's Anna Livingston Memorial Clinic.

2020 Election: Candidate Statements

By • Sep 14, 2020
Laura Kraegel/KUCB

Each year, KUCB offers local candidates the opportunity to tell voters about themselves, their qualifications, and why they're running for office. Find their personal statements at the following links:

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