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 reports from the Aleutians as a Report for America corps member. He got his start in public radio at KCRW in Santa Monica, California, and has produced radio stories and podcasts for stations around the country.