The funding replaces nearly half the station's budget lost when Congress eliminated CPB support, covering operations through June 2026 while KUCB develops a long-term plan.

KUCB held its annual school board candidates forum on Oct. 1. Dean, Peters and Warden addressed various topics, including teacher retention, school safety and student support systems. Gibson was traveling and unable to attend this year’s forum, which was hosted by Unalaska student government representatives Kallysha Ranario and Redmond Rodemio.

KUCB hosted its annual City Council Candidates Forum Thursday evening. Incumbents Mayor Vince Tutiakoff Sr. and City Council Member Daneen Looby took the stage first. Tutiakoff is running for reelection for Seat A and Looby is running for reelection for her seat, Seat D.

The ballot has been set for Unalaska’s 2025 municipal election.

The City of Unalaska has filled two department head vacancies, and will postpone considering adding more staff to the city’s payroll.

The city has applied for a permit through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to demolish and expand the Robert Storrs Small Boat Harbor on Amaknak Island. Because the work would be done in an area that could affect navigation and would involve adding fill material in certain levels of tidal waters, the Army Corps has to approve the proposed renovations. Before giving the green light, though, the corps is requesting public comment.

As city officials were discussing a budget amendment at Tuesday night’s regular council meeting, hate symbols and racial slurs began appearing on the shared screen over Zoom.

City Manager Bil Homka warned the council about buildings in need of repair and said the city can’t afford to kick the can down the road.

Unalaskans will vote on five City Council and school board seats in October’s election.

Unalaska’s former ports director is suing the city for wrongful termination.