A sizable minority of speakers argued in favor of the mine, saying Alaska needs the jobs. Others said the mine threatens the salmon runs of Bristol Bay.
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NTSB conducting sweeping probe of Alaska’s plane crashes
The National Transportation Safety Board is looking into the safety of Alaska skies during a hearing will take all today. The NTSB is looking into the wider issues surrounding the continued persistence of high numbers of accidents involving small planes and air taxis in Alaska.
Togiak tribe banishes Dillingham man for 10 years
The Togiak traditional council has rolled out the “not welcome” mat to a Dillingham man they say has been importing alcohol and drugs into the community.
Two Bristol Bay principals departing for new jobs at Alaska schools
Two well-respected school principals in the Bristol Bay area are leaving their posts this spring.
3 Togiak men die in boating accident after successful hunt
Troopers say none of the men were wearing life preservers.
Community scientists travel to Dillingham for water quality training
The researchers are looking to set a baseline for water temperature and are targeting salmon streams to see if temperatures are stressful to the fish.