The National Weather Service says about six inches of rain have fallen in the last 48 hours, leading to flooding and mudslides in Unalaska; although a number of Alaska’s fisheries have collapsed or are under threat, some of the people most deeply involved in fishing advocacy believe that recovery is possible; and a Category 2 Travel Advisory remains in effect in Unalaska until at least 10 p.m.
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.