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Bristol Bay sees smallest sockeye sizes on record, despite large run
This year in Bristol Bay, fishing crews have noticed that sockeye salmon were on the small side — an observation confirmed this month by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Fish and Game officials say that at this point in the 2024 season, the sockeye returning to Bristol...
Dunleavy to sign four bills in Fairbanks on Monday
Gov. Mike Dunleavy will be at the Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks on Monday for a bill signing ceremony, taking up four House bills that have Fairbanks-area sponsors. House Bill 104, sponsored by Rep. Mike Cronk, addresses the salvaging of insect-decayed wood from state forests. After an insect infestation, such as the occasional spruce bark beetle infestations, timber dies by the millions of board feet and can become a fire hazard. The legislation directs the Division of Forestry to focus on areas of commercially viable timber where fire dangers are high. The prioritization may provide fuel for biomass energy production and expansion.
Fairbanks’ airport robotic dog has a pronoun (she/her) and is a first for an American airport
The jokes are going to write themselves. The Fairbanks International Airport has started using a robotic dog to scare off birds and other wildlife that can pose a threat to aviation. The robot’s name is “Aurora” and the Alaska Department of Transportation refers to it as a “her” in the press release:
New USC offensive lineman received tough love from high school football coach
New USC offensive lineman Erwin Taomi didn’t follow a smooth and linear path to the Trojans. Three years ago, coming from Anchorage, Alaska, he was adrift and not doing the things he needed to do. He did know, however, that he really wanted to play for USC. His favorite player was Troy Polamalu. There was a hope, but that hope wasn’t connected to a vision or the discipline needed to fulfill it. That’s where Taomi’s coach at St. Joseph High School, Pepe Villasenor, came in, as reported by Luca Evans of the Orange County Register:
Non-Profit Organization Annual Grant Funding
Grant applications are available for non-profit organizations to apply for annual funding from the City and Borough of Sitka FY25 General Fund. $45,000 is available for disbursement. Applications are available at City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street, 3rd Floor (Administration Office), and at www.cityofsitka.com. Submit completed applications to the Administrator’s Office...
Texas Man Killed in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Mishap
Adventure Turned Tragic: Dallas Man Dies in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Accident. Larry Erwin, 53, from Dallas, was on a remote rafting trip near Bethel, Alaska, when his inflatable raft went over a waterfall. Alaska state troopers reported that he lost control and was thrown into the water. This accident happened...
Cronk looks to help even more in state senate
Mike Cronk is a name familiar to most Delta Junction residents, as he has been our state representative since the redistricting in 2023. Prior to serving in public life, he was a notable basketball player for UAF and then an elementary and middle school teacher in Tok. Cronk entered into...
Texas Man Killed in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Mishap
Adventure Turned Tragic: Dallas Man Dies in Alaska Waterfall Rafting Accident. Larry Erwin, 53, from Dallas, was on a remote rafting trip near Bethel, Alaska, when his inflatable raft went over a waterfall. Alaska state troopers reported that he lost control and was thrown into the water. This accident happened...
Lack of salmon in Ship Creek causes annual Coho Derby to be delayed
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Saturday was meant to be the 4th Annual Coho Rodeo, a one-day event that normally fills the banks of Ship Creek with hundreds of anglers. But a scarcity of cohos has pushed the event back at least two weeks. Dustin Slinker, the owner of the Bait...
Setnetters turn to seining in effort to save east side fishery, king salmon
For the second year in a row, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has largely barred over 400 permit holders in Cook Inlet’s east side commercial setnet fishery from putting any gear in the water this year. This summer, one group of setnetters is deploying experimental gear they hope will preserve king salmon runs and offer relief to the fishery.
Brown bear seen swimming near Kenai's personal use fishery
Earlier this week, a brown bear was spotted by multiple fishermen swimming in the mouth of the Kenai River near Kenai’s personal use fishery. A video of the bear was posted to Facebook and has since gained more than 70,000 views. Although bears swimming in the mouth of the...
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