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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Kelly Coopchiak has been missing since October 7. Troopers say that after two weeks of searching from air, on the ground and in the river, they are stopping broad search efforts.
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Dan Barr, a retired Bristol Bay fisherman, spent his nearly 40-year career advocating for the fishery by connecting people to push for change, including helping pass federal legislation.
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Twenty four middle and high school athletes competed in Bethel last weekend, taking home several prizes. Junior Graelin Chaney was awarded ‘Most Outstanding Wrestler.’
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Dillingham has joined a long list of rural communities working with the nonprofit Alaska Forum to improve their community utilities.
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The Dillingham High School girls’ cross country team took home the Division III state championship title on October 7, along with an academic prize. It’s the team’s first ever state title win.
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Johnson has spent the last three months as Dillingham's acting city manager. Last week the council voted to put her in the role permanently.
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Kelly Coopchiak has been missing since October 7.
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The city plans to demolish the 87-year-old building this month.
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State veterinarian Robert Gerlach says numbers in Alaska are lower than last year, but that the public should still report any dead bird with abnormalities.
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Katmai National Park’s Fat Bear Week highlights the region’s hefty bears and healthy ecosystem. But on October 10, that celebration is coming to an end. Here’s more about this year’s contestants, and the events.
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