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The Pavlof Volcano on the southern end of the Alaska Peninsula continues to erupt with lava flowing down the mountain. KDLG's Mike Mason has the story.

The mineral exploration company hopes to convince an investing partner to fund further exploration for gold and copper deposits at three sites.

The latest unemployment numbers for Alaska are out and they show a continued strong labor market in Alaska. KDLG's Mike Mason has the details.

Over half of the quota available in the Togiak Sac Roe Herring Fishery has been harvested.

A new report from the FBI's "Internet Crime Complain Center" shows an increase in the number of cybercrimes in Alaska. KDLG's Mike Mason has the story.

The Federal Government is starting the process to determine if the harbor seals that call Iliamna Lake home should be listed under the Endangered Species Act. On Thursday NOAA Fisheries announced that a status review will be undertaken to determine if the Iliamna Lake seals are a distinct population segment of the Pacific harbor seal. The review will also look at whether or not the seals should be listed as threatened or endangered.

A campaign is underway to drum up support for a local Bristol Bay fishermen to be appointed to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. KDLG's Mike Mason has the story.

The massive Togiak Sac Roe Herring Fishery is rolling right along with nearly half of the total quota already harvested. KDLG's Mike Mason has the details.

The International Pacific Halibut Commission has filled out the membership of the new "Management Strategy Advisory Board". The 16-member Board includes both American's and Canadians.  

Bristol Bay's massive commercial salmon fishery will get started next month and fishermen are already gearing up. The U.S. Coast Guard is also getting ready for the season with safety inspectors scheduled to be in the region later this month and for much of June. KDLG's Mike Mason has the details.

Round trip tickets between Anchorage and Dillingham or King Salmon look to be priced at $485 this year.

Fishermen participating in the Togiak Sac Roe Herring Fishery have hauled in over a third of their quota.     Through Tuesday the total herring harvest was 10.3-thousand tons. Fishermen are working with a total quota of just over 30-thousand tons.

Fishermen participating in the annual Togiak Sac Roe Herring Fishery have hauled in nearly 8-thousand tons of herring during the first 3 days of fishing. KDLG's Mike Mason has the details.

The Alaska Volcano Observatory confirms that the Pavlof Volcano on the Alaska Peninsula is in eruption. KDLG's Mike Mason has the details.

Over the next 20 weeks, Paul Liedberg will periodically check three beetle traps in Dillingham, helping forestry officials monitor for invasive pests.