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Amy RaineThe Nushagak region opened to commercial fishing last week, with fleets bringing in almost 3 million fish so far. Baywide, the total catch is 4.6 million. Bristol Bay saw a record low average weight for sockeye last year, but researchers predict that this season, the average fish will be bigger and heavier. We hear from ecologist Curry Cunningham about why he’s expecting larger sockeye. -
Kendra Hanna/KDLGLooking ahead at the fishing season, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game forecasts a bay-wide run of 51.3 million sockeye. That’s roughly the same as last year’s 51.6 million-fish run. Sockeye numbers in the Nushagak River on Friday, June 20 are the highest they’ve been on this date in recorded history. Dillingham ushered in the season with several events meant to bring the community together and bless the fleet before they head into the bay.
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The previous superintendent resigned, citing “ongoing dysfunction” of the school board. -
The council also passed resolutions related to the port improvement project and personal leave for city staff. -
The budget sees a 10% cut to general operations and another large draw from the city's fund reserves. -
House Bill 233, introduced on the final day of the legislative session, would be the first statewide prohibition on mining in the region, home to the world’s largest sockeye salmon run. -
Local artists’ ‘Abundance’ collection celebrates Bristol Bay beauty -
Shelter reports the dogs are recovering with care and treatment, and is now seeking homes for the group. -
Speaker Edgmon discusses the session's major milestones, including the education funding veto override, new legislation for the state's fishing industry, and the state’s budget reserves. -
A community-informed wildfire mapping tool is now available, offering critical insights as the community faces increasingly severe fire seasons. -
Chase Gutierrez, a Dillingham resident, starts up indoor microgreen operation to provide Bristol Bay with locally grown produce year round. -
With four decades of service with the Dillingham Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Heyano is recognized in Juneau as a pillar of the community.
