Some communities are turning to gardens and greenhouses to protect against shortages.

The Unalaska Fire Department knocked down a residential fire early Saturday morning. According to officials, the department responded to a reported structure fire around 3 a.m. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the attached garage of a residence.

Unalaska middle and high school principal Mark Alston submitted his resignation letter Wednesday, citing complications with his mental health as reasons for stepping down. He originally planned to stay with the district for 30 days after submitting his resignation, but Superintendent Kim Hanisch said Alston updated his departure date Monday morning.

The City of Unalaska promoted Scott Brown to lead the Ports and Harbors Department at the beginning of October, after the previous director was fired after more than a decade in the role.

A replacement generator is currently being sent on a barge, but it’s not scheduled to arrive until Nov. 3 – weather dependent.

Unalaska voters are heading back to the polls after a perfect tie in one of this year’s school board races.

After more than a years-long discussion and an organized petition, the City of Unalaska recently updated the local pet control ordinance. The Unalaska Department of Public Safety implemented a zone where dogs are required to be leashed, covering most of the residential and commercial areas within city limits. But some organizers of the petition now say their efforts to change city code and harshen leash laws may have backfired.

One school board seat is headed to a runoff after candidates tied with 114 votes each in Tuesday's election.

The K–12 school on Akutan Island has two teachers. Last year was the first time they were local Unangax̂ residents — and they’re continuing to teach this year. The teachers say their first year brought challenges, but also the chance to reimagine what learning could look like for their students.

With 51 absentee and questioned ballots still uncounted, just one of Unalaska's municipal election races is too close to officially call.