KUCB-FM (Unalaska, AK)

KUCB is a community radio station located in Unalaska, Alaska, broadcasting at a frequency of 89.7 FM. It began operations in October 2008, taking over from KIAL 1450 AM. The station primarily features local programs along with content from National Public Radio, Native Voice One, and Alaska Public Radio. Previously, the KIAL radio and television stations were managed by the city of Unalaska, but due to budget cuts, they transitioned to operate as an independent non-profit organization, relying heavily on support from individual donors. After the transition, KIAL, which had a modest output of 50 watts, shifted to the FM band as KUCB, providing a more powerful signal for its broadcasts.

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Playground and pool upgrades top Unalaska’s new Parks, Culture and Recreation master plan

1 week ago | kucb.org | Sofia Stuart-Rasi

The City of Unalaska has a new plan to develop public parks, recreation and cultural infrastructure and programs through at least 2035. The city council unanimously approved the 121-page master plan on March 11. The City of Unalaska’s Department of Parks, Culture and Recreation (PCR) worked with a consulting firm for a year to gather community input for the plan. About 650 locals shared their thoughts through surveys, focus groups and community events.
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2 weeks ago | kucb.org | Leila Fadel |Michel Martin |Franco Ordoñez |Scott Horsley

Facing pressure from world markets President Trump blinks on tariffs, businesses welcome that temporary tariff relief, a former top cybersecurity official is targeted by Trump as a private American. Copyright 2025 NPR
President Trump blinks on tariffs

2 weeks ago | kucb.org | Franco Ordoñez |Leila Fadel

Facing pressure from world markets, President Trump stepped back from his plans to slap steep tariffs on a broad range of countries — except for China.
Teachers feel watched under Trump's 'End-DEI' push in education

2 weeks ago | kucb.org | Leila Fadel

The Education Department's "End DEI" portal allows students and parents to report diversity, equity and inclusion activity in schools, leaving educators uncertain about what they can and can't say. Copyright 2025 NPR
BUSINESSES HAIL TARIFF RELIEF

2 weeks ago | kucb.org | Scott Horsley |Leila Fadel

The stock market soared yesterday, after President Trump suspended some of his new tariffs for 90 days. But businesses are still struggling to make plans in an uncertain trading environment.
TRUMP TARGETING INDIVIDUALS

2 weeks ago | kucb.org | Ashley Lopez |Leila Fadel

With an executive order targeting the government's former top cybersecurity official, Chris Krebs, President Trump has brought the weight of the presidency and DOJ down on a perceived enemy — and a private American. Copyright 2025 NPR
Body of missing fisherman recovered along Captains Bay shoreline

2 weeks ago | kucb.org | Maggie Nelson

The Unalaska Fire and Police Departments, along with members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Alaska State Troopers recovered the body of missing fisherman Jacob Riley Veeser Saturday morning. 28-year-old Veeser was reported missing Friday afternoon. City officials said in a press release that evening that he was last seen at midnight on April 4 walking down the GI “dolphin” dock at the UniSea Inc. processing plant.
Space technology company to build satellite launch site on Adak

3 weeks ago | kucb.org | Theo Greenly

The space technology company SpinLaunch has signed a 100-year land lease with the Aleut Corp., the landowning Native corporation on Adak, where it plans to build a launchpad to send satellites into low Earth orbit. The agreement was finalized in October 2024 and announced Thursday in a statement from the Aleut Corp. Aleut Corp. spokesperson Kate Gilling said in an interview that the corporation has been in talks with the California-based space start-up for several years.
Unalaska School District hopes for full funding from city, as state contributions remain uncertain

3 weeks ago | kucb.org | Maggie Nelson

The Unalaska City School District has approved its budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, and is asking the city for about $6.14 million. The school board unanimously approved the budget draft at its meeting earlier this month. The proposal has gone through various revisions and discussions, including a town hall and committee meetings. Now, it will head to City Hall where council members will decide how much funding they can spare for the island’s schools.
Unalaska birders brave cold to participate in Great Backyard Bird Count

3 weeks ago | kucb.org | Sofia Stuart-Rasi

It was a windy winter day on Amaknak Island for the Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 15. Megan Dean, local birder and store manager for the Museum of the Aleutians, led a group of Unalaskans along Iliuliuk Harbor in front of the museum. Looking out to the water, Dean said, “between the wind and the sun, my eyes are like watering.”She spotted a group of black and white ducks bobbing up and down on the waves. The birds weren't that easy to identify, so Dean grabbed her binoculars.