The stories of Aleutians East Borough, AK

9 narrated audio stories from across Aleutians East Borough — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.

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Aleutians East Borough

How a Healer’s Name Became a Path into Medicine

A traditional healer’s influence lives on in health education.

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Aleutians East Borough

A Name Carried Across the Water

How Cook gave an Alaska archipelago a Russian sailor’s name

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Cold Bay Airport

The Runway War Left Behind

A wartime airfield that became a lifeline for planes crossing the North Pacific.

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Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

Where the Brant Come In

A windswept Alaska refuge became a global stopover for birds.

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Cold Bay

Cold Bay’s Secret Hand-Off

How a remote Alaska base became a hidden wartime bridge to the Soviet Navy.

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Shishaldin Volcano

The Perfect Cone That Won’t Behave

A striking Aleutian volcano keeps captivating pilots and scientists.

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Akutan Island

The Zero That Landed on the Wrong Island

A crash on Akutan turned a feared fighter into a source of hard intelligence.

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Fort Randall

How Cold Bay Became a Wartime Giant

A remote Alaska outpost turns into a major wartime base almost overnight.

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Scotch Cap Light

Where the Wave Took Scotch Cap

A remote Alaska lighthouse, and the tsunami that erased it.

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