A team from the White House will be in Dillingham this Thursday and Friday to check out the town ahead of a possible visit by President Obama later this year.
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Dillingham’s Old Believer fishermen prioritize faith over fish
Even in the midst of an opener, with fish running, many Russian Orthodox crews place faith over fish.
Sportfishers struggle to reel in the kings on the Nushagak
The king return to the Nushagak is proving stronger this year than last, and Fish and Game says they’re on track to meet the escapement goal.
Canned salmon: New marketing, old product
In 2013, 38 percent of the salmon coming out of the bay was put into cans. But they aren’t flying off the shelves.
Study: Ocean acidification threatens future of Alaskan shellfish hatcheries
New research paints an unsettling picture of the future of shellfish in coastal Alaska. The effects of ocean acidification are worsening and could mean the end of hatcheries in the next 25 years if costly mitigation efforts aren’t put in place.
First reindeer arrive in Port Heiden to re-establish herd
For the next three months, an experienced herder will stay in Port Heiden to teach everyone about the reindeer.