Industry

Stories from the KUCB Newsroom on the topic of business and industry. Also includes volunteer Frank Kelty's weekly fisheries update, the Unalaska Fisheries Report.

PenAir Ordered To Sell Assets Over 'Quickly Deteriorating Cash Position'

By Laura Kraegel • Aug 17, 2018

After filing for bankruptcy protection last summer, PenAir has been ordered to sell off its assets to avoid a shutdown.

A federal judge has scheduled the auction for early October, following an emergency motion by the trustee appointed to oversee the airline's bankruptcy proceedings.

In the motion filed Wednesday, Trustee Gerard McHale argued for the "expedited sale schedule" in light of PenAir's "quickly deteriorating cash position."

Unalaskans Plead Their Case To FCC Commissioner, But Better Broadband Remains Years Away

By Laura Kraegel • Aug 8, 2018

Unalaskans are fed up with the slow internet and dropped calls that define the island's telecommunications.

Brendan Carr said he got that message loud and clear during his Tuesday visit for the Federal Communications Commission. But it's unlikely his trip will produce concrete changes anytime soon.

FCC Commissioner Will Visit Unalaska During State Broadband Tour

By Laura Kraegel • Aug 6, 2018

A major player at the Federal Communications Commission is due in Unalaska.

Brendan Carr will arrive Monday night and spend about 24 hours on the island to learn about the broadband challenges facing rural Alaska.

The FCC regulates communications across the country — from radio and satellite to television and internet.

Brendan Carr joined the agency as a commissioner last summer, after the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed his appointment by President Donald Trump.

Drivers: Expect Delays On Captains Bay Road During Survey Work

By Laura Kraegel • Jul 30, 2018

Starting Tuesday, Unalaskans should expect delays along Captains Bay Road.

Construction crews are surveying the heavily trafficked gravel road to prepare for paving and other improvements slated to unfold over the next four years.

That means drivers may experience delays as long as 10 minutes, between the intersection at Airport Beach Road and the business area at Offshore Systems, Inc.

16% Of Pollock Quota Harvested After First Month Of 'B' Season

By Laura Kraegel • Jul 11, 2018

A month into pollock "B" season, fishermen have caught about 16 percent of the quota.

That's a bit of a slow start, according to Krista Milani of the National Marine Fisheries Service. At this time last year, the fleet had taken about 22 percent of the total harvest.

So far, 67 boats have participated in the fishery — a dozen fewer than last year.