A new picture book takes its readers on a journey through Bristol Bay’s sweeping landscape. 'Quyana Spirit' tells the story of a human boy and a Yup’ik spirit guide finding magic in their surroundings.
The utility cooperative states that rising costs, aging equipment and fewer cable subscribers motivated the decision.
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Grant money from the Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program will help fund two projects: taking a classic sailboat across Nushagak Bay and digitizing a historic photograph collection.
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38 members of the Alaska Legislature voted to overturn Governor Dunleavy’s executive order to eliminate the council. Legislators cited the council’s long and significant history in shaping the park and providing space for local input on how to use the land.
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The legislature’s education bill would provide a major funding boost for schools, but Governor Dunleavy says without amendments to the bill, he will veto it.
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The basketball team won the Aleutian Chain Regional Championship in Naknek earlier this month, securing them a spot at the 1A State tournament. The State tournament is scheduled to start March 13.
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The Tribe’s former financial manager William Corbett faces six felony charges, including for theft, forgery, and evidence tampering.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's bids come as Alaska seafood processors are struggling to sell their fish, and many fishing crews are contending with extremely low prices for their catch.
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The Department of Public Safety’s commissioner James Cockrell says they plan to fill the role in late spring or early summer.
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Chignik lost power and phone service on February 16 after an avalanche covered part of its road to the airport, destroying a main power box in the process.
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This summer, the Department of the Interior will decide on whether or not to open approximately 28 million acres of land across the state for potential development. In Bristol Bay, several community members advocated against opening the land.
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Education funding is taking center stage in the state’s Legislature this year, as lawmakers debate whether to raise the base student allocation.
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