At Seattle’s annual marine trade show, Crystal Briette with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute says fishermen play an “important” role in marketing their catch.
Fishermen say this year's gathering felt more hopeful after several tough seasons.
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Local elections in Bristol Bay are tomorrow, Oct. 7. Before the polls open, KDLG is speaking with candidates about why they are running and what they would like to focus on if elected.
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Ahead of the Oct. 7 election, KDLG is talking with candidates about why they are running and what they want to focus on if elected.
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Ahead of the Oct. 7 municipal elections, KDLG is talking with candidates about why they are running and what they want to focus on if elected.
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38 athletes from nine schools across Bristol Bay raced in Newhalen last Saturday, with the top finishers qualifying for this weekend's state meet.
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Ahead of the elections, KDLG is talking with candidates about why they are running and what they want to focus on if elected.
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Ahead of the Oct. 7 election, KDLG is talking with candidates about why they are running and what they want to focus on if elected.
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Ahead of the Oct. 7 election, KDLG is talking with candidates about why they are running and what they want to focus on if elected.
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Ahead of the Oct. 7 municipal elections, KDLG is talking with candidates about why they are running and what they want to focus on if elected.
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The Lake and Peninsula Borough election will be conducted by mail. Borough officials say ballots were sent out to voters and can be filled out and sent back right away. The deadline for sending in the ballot is Oct. 7 and it must arrive at the clerk’s office by Nov. 7 to be counted.
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Ahead of the Oct. 7th municipal elections, KDLG is talking with candidates about why they are running and what they want to focus on if elected.
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