Maggie Nelson
News DirectorHailing from Southwest Washington, Maggie moved to Unalaska in 2019. She's dabbled in independent print journalism in Oregon and completed her Master of Arts in English Studies at Western Washington University — where she also taught Rhetoric and Composition courses. In 2017 Maggie spent time working on a commercial tender boat out of Wrangell and is excited to finally return to Alaska to produce content for the Unalaska community.
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The ballot has been set for Unalaska’s 2025 municipal election. -
The City of Unalaska has filled two department head vacancies, and will postpone considering adding more staff to the city’s payroll. -
The city has applied for a permit through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to demolish and expand the Robert Storrs Small Boat Harbor on Amaknak Island. Because the work would be done in an area that could affect navigation and would involve adding fill material in certain levels of tidal waters, the Army Corps has to approve the proposed renovations. Before giving the green light, though, the corps is requesting public comment. -
As city officials were discussing a budget amendment at Tuesday night’s regular council meeting, hate symbols and racial slurs began appearing on the shared screen over Zoom. -
The M/V Tustumena won’t be making its port call in Unalaska this weekend. -
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ranks Dutch Harbor as the nation’s top port by volume. But, until recently, a shallow bar sat at the Iliuliuk Bay entrance, limiting access to the city’s bustling ports. -
A crewmember on the F/V Halcyon died after sustaining an injury on board, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. -
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a stranded sailing vessel about 23 miles south of Unalaska. -
Unalaskans will vote on five City Council and school board seats in October’s election. -
Unalaska’s former ports director is suing the city for wrongful termination.
