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U.S. military officials show interest in reopening western Aleutian naval base

The western Aleutian island’s military base has been closed since 1997. Only about 50 people live on the island, which is about 1,200 air miles from Anchorage.

Maggie Nelson, KUCB 

King Cove applauds Trump’s order to build Izembek road

Residents argue that an 11-mile road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge — linking them to Cold Bay’s longer, all-weather runway — would save lives by ensuring access to Anchorage’s medical services.

Theo Greenly, KUCB 

A canceled flight led to Unalaska’s first junior high basketball home game in over a decade

Seven players from St. Paul flew in on a nine-seater plane only half an hour before their first game, but they quickly hit the court eager to play. Unalaska City School District Activities Director Kent Russel said the game was a last-minute decision.

Taylor Heckart, KUCB