King salmon are conspicuously missing from the nets in the village of Koliganek, which is about 60 miles northwest of Dillingham in Southwest Alaska.
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Man removed from Alaska Air jet in Anchorage at gunpoint after alleged threat
A man was removed from an Alaska Airlines jet in Anchorage late Thursday after he made threats during a flight from Seattle, airport police say. The man, who hasn’t yet been identified, was a first-class passenger on Flight 755, according to Police and Fire Chief Jesse Davis at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Police were called to meet the…
Southwest Alaska village staves off opening new landfill by recycling
Rural Alaskan villages are not typically known for their recycling prowess. However, recycling is a priority for the village of Igiugig.
Rural veterinary group hopes to improve the lives of people and dogs in Delta villages
Two organizations have teamed up to work with Delta communities to fix the issue of unvaccinated and uncared-for stray dogs that threaten a community’s well being.
Leaving timber behind, an Alaska town Ketchikan turns to tourism
Timber used to be the economic engine of Ketchikan, Alaska, but after the pulp mill there closed in the ’90s, the town turned to tourism.
Nearly 2,000 acres in Selawik refuge ablaze; origins of fire unknown
A fire has burned through almost 2,000 acres since Tuesday morning in the Selawik National Wildlife refuge, about 30 miles southeast of Shungnak.
Biomass success stories shared from Galena, Ketchikan and Tanana
It’s great to talk about biomass as a renewable energy source, but how does it work in real-world situations? During last week’s Alaska Wood Energy Conference in Ketchikan, participants heard three “case studies” from communities in Alaska that have invested in biomass
Yukon cowboy shares love of old country songs at folk festival
Art Johns has been playing at the Alaska Folk Festival since 1995. But his musical roots go way back, almost 80 years.
Suspect in fatal Pilot Station shooting arrested
A fatal shooting in Pilot Station was reported to State Troopers Thursday morning. Dennis Alick, 27, was killed and a suspect has been identified. The shots were fired from a shotgun on the front steps of a private residence, Trooper Information Officer Megan Peters said.
Celebrating Turkish culture in Anchorage
Turkish Alaskans shared their food and culture in a recent celebration, including a film about restaurants and foods around Istanbul.