department of defense

The COBRA DANE radar at Eareckson Air Station on Shemya Island. The U.S. military began activities on Shemya during World War II. In the 1990s, the Air Force built a more modern station and has maintained a presence there since.

Regional

In unusual move, U.S. Army sends missiles and airborne infantry to Alaska base in western Aleutians

Education

Dr. Robbie Swint Jr. Prepares For New Role As UCSD Superintendent

Maggie Nelson

Dr. Robbie Swint Jr. will begin his role as Unalaska City School District's new superintendent starting July 1.Dr. Swint has over a decade of experience…

Education

Unalaska School District Announces 10 Vacancies, Hires New Superintendent

Maggie Nelson

The Unalaska City School District will have to fill a total of 10 vacancies for the upcoming school year. Eight teachers, the Unalaska High School…

Government

Five Years In The Making: Unalaska Awaits Infrastructure Report Card From IRT

Hope McKenney

Unalaska is waiting on a free infrastructure report card, courtesy of the U.S. military. That report will be compiled by civil affairs officers, including…

Government

Upgrades Planned For Shemya's Cobra Dane Radar

Zoe Sobel

The U.S. Air Force and Missile Defense Agency plan to spend $68.6 million on modernizing the Cobra Dane Radar site on the Aleutian island of Shemya over…