Bristol Bay’s run exceeded 50 million fish for the sixth year in a row — 46% above the 20-year average — but many other parts of the state were far below their forecasts.
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One man dead, another missing, after Chignik Lake boating accident
Troopers say local residents have been unable to search for Nicholas Garner, who is still missing, due to a winter storm. Search efforts will resume once the storm clears.
2020 was an eventful year for the Pebble Mine project
It was a momentous year for people who have fought for and against the proposed Pebble Mine.
Class-action lawsuit claims company misled shareholders about viability of Pebble Mine
The suit alleges Northern Dynasty misled the public and violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. That act is aimed at promoting greater transparency and requires that companies disclose relevant financial information.
Relief and disappointment as Bristol Bay reacts to Army Corps’ Pebble permit denial
For opponents of the project, the Army Corps’ decision released a wave of relief. For those who backed the project, the decision comes as a harsh blow.
Environmental groups say Pebble could threaten the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale
The Marine Mammal Commission estimated that 1,300 belugas were in Cook Inlet in 1972. Now there are fewer than 269 whales left.