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City contains an estimated 60 gallons of fuel spilled near Dillingham harbor master's office

The leak originated from an out-of-service fuel tank at the harbor master’s office. Clean up efforts are underway, and the city plans to monitor the situation over the next few months.

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More than 300 people turn out for Dillingham's COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Courtesy of Peter Pan Seafoods.

Under new ownership, Peter Pan says it will focus on value added products

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Fifteen people test positive for COVID-19 in Dillingham area, Lake and Peninsula Borough last week

Ten of the cases were reported in three communities around Dillingham, though not in Dillingham proper. Five travel-related cases were reported in the Lake and Peninsula area.

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Dillingham City School will open to in-person classes Monday

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House and Senate Democrats Put Forward Their Own Oil Tax Legislation

By Mike Mason • Feb 11, 2013

A handful of Democrats in the Alaska House and Senate have put forward their own plan to change the oil tax structure in Alaska. This comes as consideration of the Governor's plan moves into high gear this week in Juneau.

Tsunami Debris On Alaska's Shores Like 'Standing In Landfill'

By editor • Feb 7, 2013

Refrigerators, foam buoys and even ketchup bottles are piling up on Alaska's beaches. Almost two years after the devastating Japanese tsunami, its debris and rubbish are fouling the coastlines of many states — especially in Alaska.

At the state's Montague Island beach, the nearly 80 miles of rugged wilderness looks pristine from a helicopter a few thousand feet up. But when you descend, globs of foam come into view.

"Frankenfish" Legislation Introduced by Begich, Murkowski and Young

By Mike Mason • Feb 7, 2013

All 3 members of Alaska's Congressional Delegation are sponsoring legislation in response to tentative approval of the first genetically engineered animal intended for human consumption.

A Lava Dome is Growing in the Crater of the Cleveland Volcano

By Mike Mason • Feb 7, 2013
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  The Alaska Volcano Observatory has raised the alert level for the active Cleveland Volcano in the east central Aleutian Islands.

Governor Parnell Taps a Sport Fishing Guide Business Owner for the Board of Fish

By Mike Mason • Feb 7, 2013

Alaska Governor Sean Parnell has chosen a replacement for Board of Fisheries member Bill Brown from Juneau who resigned last month. The Governor has tapped Reed Moriski from Fairbanks to serve out the remainder of Brown's term that expires in June of next year.

Bethel Teens Rescued By the Alaska National Guard

By Mike Mason • Jan 31, 2013
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The Alaska National Guard rescued 2 teenagers on Wednesday near Bethel after they got stranded on Monday.  The teens, age 18 and 16, were on a day hunt near Bethel when they got caught in a blizzard and lost cell phone service.

Legislation Introduced in Juneau to Fully Fund New Engineering Buildings at UAA and UAF

By Mike Mason • Jan 30, 2013

An effort is underway in the Alaska Legislature to find money to finish construction of the engineering buildings on the 2 largest campus's in the University of Alaska system.     

Legislation to Remove References to "Mental Retardation" in State Policy Introduced in Juneau

By Mike Mason • Jan 30, 2013

A effort has been started in the Alaska Legislature to remove references to mental retardation from state policies.     

Hooper Bay Man Charged with Importing Alcohol

By Mike Mason • Jan 30, 2013

A man from Hooper Bay has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle alcohol into the local option community of Hooper Bay.

Kodiak Man Charged With Selling Salmon Caught in the Ugashik District Down in Port Moller

By Mike Mason • Jan 30, 2013

A man from Kodiak has been charged with unlawful of landing of salmon in Bristol Bay.  

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