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Mary Heimes/KUCBThis year, KUCB’s annual fundraising blitz was a little different from usual. The pledge drive marked our 50th anniversary and a half century of local public media in Unalaska. We celebrated the milestone with a 50-hour drive instead of our usual 24 hours. Volunteers hit the airwaves for more than two days to host their own shows and play live music. -
Photo courtesy of Joselle HaleThe Museum of the Aleutians in Unalaska has received 22 boxes of archaeological artifacts from the Islands of Four Mountains in the central Aleutian Islands. While some may never be displayed, they remain crucial to understanding Unangax̂ history.
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Bishop Nestor of Alaska and the Aleutians commissioned the two-story Victorian home in 1882. On an ill-fated Alaska voyage, however, before he was ever able to sleep in the house, Nestor fell overboard and drowned. No bishop has ever stayed in the house...until now. -
Ken Lawson served as a United States Army chaplain for 34 years — a career that took him all over the world. Now he’s retired and working on a book called “Within Reach of the Enemy: US Army Chaplains in Alaska and Hawaii During World War II.” -
This year was the 27th anniversary of Camp Q, where kids learn about archaeology, fishing, weaving, dancing, hunting, hat and drum making, and the Unangax̂ language, Unangam Tunuu. -
In this episode of "Island Interviews," author Charles Vaught discusses his new memoir, written about his time fishing in the Bering Sea aboard the F/V Northern Jaeger. -
The Alaska Blanket Exercise is a traveling history lesson designed to show how Alaska Native sovereignty has changed over time. It came to Unalaska Aug. 2, encouraging participants to walk through the history of colonization from the Russian fur trade to the modern day. -
The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska’s annual culture camp has a few new classes focusing on environmental science. At this year’s Camp Qungaayux̂, campers are learning about fisheries management and soil contamination, and participating in data collection. -
In this episode of "Island Interviews," ANTHC's Alice Michaelson and APIA's Michael Livingston discuss the program's significance, origins, and the importance of recognizing historical trauma. -
"The Bay Whalin’ Hour" has been on the air for almost three decades, but at the end of this Saturday’s episode host Wendy Hladick will spin that record a last time. She’s ending her show after 27 years of statewide radio production. -
Around 100 people came to Unalaska’s annual LGBTQ+ pride month celebration on June 28. The event was organized by local nonprofit Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence, or USAFV. -
In this episode of "Island Interviews," Taytum Robinson discusses the workshop, how her grandma inspired her to create earrings and why everyone should join, even if they are hesitant about making art.
