Research Team Sets Out For Islands of Four Mountains

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Tuesday, July 29 2014


The Islands of the Four Mountains as seen from the International Space Station in 2013. Cleveland Volcano is at center. /Courtesy: NASA

A group of researchers left Unalaska this past weekend for a remote part of the central Aleutians: the Islands of the Four Mountains.

The 16 scientists are beginning a three-year mission in territory that’s unpredictable -- and largely unexplored.

Weather was clear and sunny in Dutch Harbor on Saturday while the research team loaded up their charter vessel with food and supplies.

Marine Advisory Program Returns to Unalaska

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Monday, July 28 2014

For almost a year, Unalaska’s been missing out on an important educational resource: a marine advisory program agent. Tight budgets meant the University of Alaska Fairbanks couldn’t afford to fill the MAP position -- until now. 

Saltchuk Creates APU Scholarship Program

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Monday, July 28 2014

Saltchuk Alaska has given $150,000 in scholarship funds to Alaska Pacific University. The award is aimed in part at introducing students to industry jobs at Saltchuk companies.

Talk of the Town

Annual Ballyhoo Mountain Run

By Andrew Miller

Tuesday, July 22 2014


Image courtesy of PCR

The Annual Ballyhoo Mountain Run took place on Saturday, July 19th. Despite lackluster weather, 34 runners arrived at Ballyhoo planning to conquer the 1,600 ft. summit. There was also a new element introduced this year: the Tot Races. Twenty minutes before the adult race, younger competitors (helped along by Ben Bolock from the PCR) had the opportunity to race a smaller course on Ballyhoo. Medals were awarded to the top three finalists in each category. The list of medalists is as follows:

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