Theckla Marie Hamblin (Bear) was born in Belkofski, Alaska and later moved to Akutan as a child. She lived in Tacoma, WA for most of her adult life but she returned to the Aleutians for her elderly years, which she spent here in Unalaska. Those who knew Hamblin remember her as a very loving, giving and kind person.

Sergie Krukoff was born on Oct. 8, 1931 in Nikolski, Alaska, where he enjoyed his youth spending much of his free time hunting. Krukoff survived forced evacuation during World War II. He later met his future wife, Mariamna "Maryann" Merculieff during a fur seal harvest in the Pribilof Islands. Sergie and Maryann moved to Unalaska in 1958, and they raised their 12 children here.

Melodie's adventures have taken her as far away as Italy and the Netherlands, but near or far, Melodie always left her indelible mark on every person she encountered. After providing end-of-life care for her Pop, in November 2022 Melodie embarked on her final adventure and moved to Unalaska to be with her beloved daughter. In Unalaska Melodie continued to touch the lives of many in her role at the Department of Public Safety.

Campbell Charles McLaughlin was born at home at Springburn in Glasgow, Scotland. He passed away in his sleep at his home in Unalaska, Alaska, USA. Campbell had an unmatched sense of humor and timing, and his stories, songs, and antics will live on in the family history. He passed as he lived, surrounded by love.

The Aleutian Electrocution, a summer arts and music festival held annually in Unalaska is coming up next week. It’s put on by the Rusting Man Foundation, a local nonprofit.

A Camp Qungaayux̂ fact sheet provided by the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska

In this episode of "Happy, Healthy Unalaska," M. Lynn Crane, the director of Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence, talks to nurse midwife Jennifer Heller about postpartum depression. They discussed symptoms, prevention, local resources and ways to support a parent who is struggling with postpartum depression.

Former Unalaska public works director Jeff Currier passed away unexpectedly on June 25th in his Anchorage home. The Curriers moved to Unalaska in 1979 and made a home here for nearly a decade. Moving to Unalaska started an adventure that provided incredible opportunities, valued friendships, and a way of life that the Curriers say offered each of them so very much.

This year’s theme was “National Treasure,” and participants incorporated it into their floats. In all, 17 cars, one boat and even a Coast Guard helicopter participated in the festivities.

More than 30 Unalaskans celebrated the longest day of the year by participating in the Department of Parks, Culture, and Recreation’s annual Summer Solstice Run. This is the first race of the season, and the department’s recreation manager, Albert Burnham, said it was a success. “The Summer Solstice Run went really well,” Burnham said. “We had a great turnout. About thirty people participated, which is great for that race.”