In this episode of "Island Interviews," Roberta Gordaoff discusses what they were surveying on Caton Island and her personal ties to the Aleutian Islands.

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.

In this episode of "Island Interviews," Historian Dr. Michael Livingston, who recently wrote a paper about Benson, discusses the state flag contest and some challenges Benson faced while competing. He also shares how Benson's Unangax̂ heritage might have influenced his design for the state flag and that some say the design originated in Unalaska.

In this episode of “Island Interviews,” Becks Jacobs, a mental health therapist with the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, discusses the meaning of LGBTQ2S+ and the importance of community support around mental health and suicide prevention.

Coe was born in Peru, Indiana on April 3, 1946, to Charles (Keith) and Helen Whittern. He moved to Unalaska as a Methodist missionary child at the age of 3. When he was 11 years old his father and youngest brother drowned in a boating accident. Shortly after, his mother moved to Michigan to be closer to family. Coe graduated from Waldron High School in 1964 and then from Adrian College in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart Phyllis Fellows on June 22, 1969. The day after they were married, they loaded up all their belongings and traveled across the country on their journey to Unalaska, Alaska where they called home.

Mark loved spending time outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and bird hunter. He loved hiking, camping, and beachside bonfires with friends. From husband to father, commercial diver to business owner, church trustee to school bus driver, Mark has worn many hats throughout his life. Through it all he was good-natured and determinedly supportive of his family, friends and community.