Island Interviews
Fri. at noon and Sat. at 4 p.m.
Island Interviews brings you long-form interviews on a variety of topics. Some topics include nonprofit and community leaders talking about upcoming events and programs, as well as scientists, artists, and more telling Unalaska what they are working on!
Latest Episodes
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For this episode of Island Interviews, KUCB's Sofia Stuart-Rasi sat down with Cameron Dean, director of planning for the city, to learn more about the comprehensive plan and how residents can participate.
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For this episode of Island Interviews, KUCB's Sofia Stuart-Rasi sat down with Tribal Administrator Chelsey Dorrough to learn more about the tribe’s search for a design.
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For this episode of Island Interviews, KUCB’s Sofia Stuart-Rasi spoke with Peters about the new city leash law, dog registration requirements and how Unalaska residents can get tags for their dogs.
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For this episode of Island Interviews, KUCB's Kanesia McGlashin-Price spoke with Unalaska naturalist and birder Suzi Golodoff, who spotted the three visiting birds. Golodoff explains why this is such a rare event and how a powerful typhoon may have swept these Asian birds across the Pacific.
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On December 20, 2025, Unalaska Island held its 33rd annual Christmas Bird Count, participating in the international Audubon Count that’s been held since the year 1900.
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For this episode of "Island Interviews," KUCB's Sofia Stuart-Rasi spoke with Greg Walter, a nurse practitioner with Iliuliuk Family and Health Services, to discuss the science behind popular diets like keto and intermittent fasting, why Mediterranean and plant-based diets have the strongest evidence for overall health and practical tips for staying on track during the holidays.
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For this episode of "Island Interviews," KUCB's Sofia Stuart-Rasi sat down with Superintendent Kim Hanisch to discuss how the fall semester went, the district's budget and calendar planning process and improvements to the school meal program.
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For this episode of "Island Interviews," KUCB's Sofia Stuart-Rasi spoke with FBI Special Agent Wendy Terry of the FBI Anchorage Field Office, which covers the entire state of Alaska. Terry explains who these predators are, how parents and adults can spot when a child is being victimized and how the community can work together to prevent these crimes in Unalaska.
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For this episode of “Island Interviews,” KUCB’s Carlos Tayag sat down with Unalaska’s Director of Planning Cameron Dean to discuss how residents can get involved in the comprehensive plan, what a bus system might look like in Unalaska and how the city’s policies affect housing and businesses.
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For this episode of "Island Interviews," KUCB's Sofia Stuart-Rasi sat down with Dr. James Pizzadili to discuss his work in chiropractic care.