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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The Iliuliuk Family and Health Services clinic updated its billing system for urgent care visits earlier this month. The change could mean increases in care rates for some patients, depending on their insurance providers and plans.
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For this episode of Island Interviews, KUCB’s Sofia Stuart-Rasi spoke with Dr. Michael Livingston, one of the experts featured in “Lost Women of Alaska,” about the series, the cases and what he thinks law enforcement needs to do differently to better protect Alaska Native women.
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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 learn more about the risk factors, warning signs and small lifestyle changes that doctors say can make a real difference for your heart health.
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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.