Tom Gamble is determined to see subsistence harvesting of herring eggs continue — by working to protect herring stocks and teaching kids how to harvest eggs. This spring, he shared some of his knowledge in a herring camp for kids.
Food
Low Stikine sockeye forecast could mean early subsistence closure
Federal managers are warning that there may not be enough sockeye salmon to allow a full season of subsistence fishing on the Stikine River.
Management of Kuskokwim king salmon uncertain after Dunleavy order
State and federal fishery managers are waiting on more information to determine which government entity will have the authority to manage king salmon on the lower Kuskokwim River this summer.
Financial needs linger among Alaskans, a year after the start of the pandemic shocked the state’s economy
According to the Alaska Department of Labor, January job numbers were down 7.4% from the same month in 2020 — that’s 23,000 fewer jobs.
Without the Alaska Moose Federation, roadkill salvage falls to charities
Moose didn’t stop crossing the road when the Alaska Moose Federation closed up shop late last year.
Anchorage’s largest soup kitchen pivots to packaged meal service, with long-lasting effects
Since the pandemic began, Anchorage’s largest soup kitchen has had to overhaul how it serves residents in need of a hot meal moving from communal meals to prepackaged ones.
Bethel tribe protests 15-day comment period for Donlin Gold water permits
The state granted Donlin Gold 12 water right permits after giving the public 15 days to comment. Some Y-K Delta residents claim that wasn’t enough time, especially with villages locked down to fight the pandemic.
‘It brings back memories’: Northwest Alaska health provider cleared to make seal oil and serve it to elders
Seal oil has been a diet staple for Alaska’s Inupiat people for centuries. However, because of federal and state health regulations, you can’t buy it in stores and it can’t be served in restaurants.
Prince of Wales trappers report 68 wolves taken in 2020
Conservationists had sued unsuccessfully to block the 21-day trapping season.
Moms couldn’t get baby formula in Russian Mission after the postmaster resigned, so they called in the National Guard
Ever since the Russian Mission postmaster resigned, mothers have been left scrambling to get formula.