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Channel 8's doors open, uniting Unalaskans across the airwaves

Lynn Fitch films a softball game from the top of the dugout at Tutiakoff Field.
Lynn Fitch films a softball game from the top of the dugout at Tutiakoff Field.

In the fifth episode of "Amplifying the Aleutians," we learn about Channel 8 TV during the late 1980s and early 1990s. At the time, the station was under the leadership of Lynn Fitch. Fitch's tenure was marked by creativity and community engagement. She relied heavily on volunteers, and the team launched live broadcasts, including a new show called "Flash! Unalaska."

Lauren is a longtime resident of Unalaska. She started her time at UCB working in television production for Channel 8 in 2002. Lauren was promoted to station manager in 2006, and enjoys working with an excellent staff and board to provide public radio and television programming to the community of Unalaska.