ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH

The Unalaska school board has selected a new superintendent to lead the island’s school district next year.

After receiving and reviewing 17 applications, the Unalaska school board selected four top candidates for the island’s vacant superintendent position during an executive session Friday evening.

The K–12 school on Akutan Island has two teachers. Last year was the first time they were local Unangax̂ residents — and they’re continuing to teach this year. The teachers say their first year brought challenges, but also the chance to reimagine what learning could look like for their students.

It took Alaska a year or so longer to get back to full employment levels than it did for the nation as a whole.

No major waves were reported in any community.

Meanwhile, Fish and Game is putting more restrictions on the fishery.

The Aleutians East Borough school celebrated

The plant was a major economic driver for the community until it closed last year.

At least 36 servicemen were buried at the Fort Randall Post Cemetery on the Alaska Peninsula.

Facing potential endangered species status for Gulf of Alaska king salmon, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is rolling out fishing restrictions across western Alaska.