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With One Port Call Left, Unalaska's Cruise Ship Tourism Plummets For Second Year In A Row

By • Jun 29, 2021
Hope McKenney/KUCB

 

All but one of the cruises originally scheduled to stop in Unalaska have been cancelled. 

The island was expecting nearly 20 ports of call for the 2021 summer season, but by early May, that number had dropped drastically to about five. 

Unalaska Youth Aged 12 And Up Await COVID-19 Vaccination

By • May 18, 2021
Laura Kraegel/KUCB

A COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for Unalaska youth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently authorized the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 years old. But Iliuliuk Family and Health Services (IFHS) clinic Medical Director Dr. Megan Sarnecki says the clinic doesn't currently have any of the Pfizer vaccine, which has to be stored in extremely cold temperatures.

 

Gossamer, Glitter And Face Masks: Unalaska High School Hosts Prom 'Viewing'

By • May 11, 2021
Maggie Nelson/KUCB

Walking into the Unalaska High School gym on Saturday was like stepping into a glowing, gossamered prom dance straight from television.

The theme was "Golden Fairytale." A colorful light display bounced off pillars of white flowers and bouquets lining the dance floor, while early 2000s music throwbacks poured through the speakers. As students flooded in, dressed to impress in sparkly gowns, chic tuxes and flashy rhinestoned face masks, they stopped to strike a pose in front of elaborate dreamy castlescape backdrops, while family members snapped photos. 

In-person Practice Brings Familiar Fun For Unalaska Youth Competing In 2nd Year Of Virtual NYO Games

By • Apr 22, 2021
Courtesy of UCSD

 

A rhythmic beating followed by soft clapping and cheering echoes through the Unalaska high school gym. It's the sound of about eight high schoolers hopping across the gym floor on their toes and knuckles — bodies hovering just inches above the ground. They're practicing the "seal hop," a Native Youth Olympics event. It's an event many athletes thought they wouldn’t have the chance to practice together this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

After Five Months Of Waiting, Fuel Barge Arrives in St. Paul

By • Apr 15, 2021
Courtesy of Phil Zavadil

A fuel ration on the Pribilof Island of St. Paul ended Tuesday after more than a month and a half of limiting fuel for both residents and fishermen.

The Bering Sea community announced the ration in late February after bad weather repeatedly canceled the arrival of a fuel barge. 

The North Pacific Fuel barge finally arrived at the dock on Tuesday, according to City Manager Phil Zavadil. The city had been waiting on its arrival since November of last year. 

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