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 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.