Dozens of Unalaskans gathered at the island’s airport to welcome Aleutian Airways’ first commercial flight; Alaska’s two U.S. senators voted in favor of ending debate on a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage rights; and state health officials are urging Alaskans to get flu vaccines and take other protective measures as case counts increase rapidly across the country.
Theo Greenly covers the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands for the Alaska Desk from partner stations KUCB in Unalaska, KSDP in Sand Point and KUHB in Saint Paul.