For decades, the Bristol Bay Borough School District has relied on a unique form of pupil transportation; a daily air charter brings students in the village of South Naknek to the north side of the river to attend school in Naknek.
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Air taxi operator arrested for sexual abuse of a minor
A King Salmon air taxi operator has been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor. In an online dispatch, Alaska State Troopers said a monthslong investigation led to the arrest of 40-year-old Robert Joseph May, who owns and operates RJ Aviation out of King Salmon. May was arrested Friday night and charged…
Scientists study steelhead for salmon’s secrets
Each summer, millions of fish return to Bristol Bay and then swim on to the stream where they were born to spawn, and die. Exactly what compels them to return to the right spot is unknown, but scientists think that some hatchery-raised steelhead in Oregon might hold a clue.
Ferry sailings down 7 percent next fiscal year
Next winter’s ferry schedule will be leaner than this year’s, and that one was pretty lean. It’s the result of budget cuts, which could lead to the sale of the ferry Taku.
State, Southeast Conference agree to rework ferry system
The state and a regional development group are combining forces to develop a new business and management plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Goodnews Bay student overcomes learning challenges, wins national reading award
No pizzerias or even restaurants exist in the 250-person community in southwest Alaska. So Wednesday morning when 22 fresh pizzas arrived at the school, it was a big deal. But the even bigger deal was the national award winner inside the building.
What compels salmon to return home? Scientists say it may be social
A pair of scientists studying salmon and steelhead are investigating if there’s something social about the fish’s uncanny navigation back to their home streams.
Time and tides wait for no Isuzu
Beachgoers Tuesday afternoon were shocked to see the outline of the truck appearing as the water receded on the afternoon ebb.
Swamped kayaker survives hours in frigid Port Heiden Bay
Andrew Lind’s marine adventure turned into a near-death experience when he spent over an hour and a half in frigid water without a flotation device.
Dillingham police see disturbing pattern of theft, scams of elders by drug users
Dillingham police are investigating three cases of elderly residents being robbed or scammed for drug money, and chief Dan Pasquariello believes more have occurred.