Alaska Wildlife Troopers rescued three passengers from their overturned fishing vessel Happy Hooker in rough surf near Pilot point over the weekend. No injuries were reported.
The district will lease the apartment complex and rent the eight units to district employees.
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It’s easy to throw a can or bottle in the bin and never think about it again, but for fishing net recyclers in Bristol Bay, drop-off is just the first step in the recycling process. In Dillingham, a backlog of used fishing nets poses a challenge for local recycling programs.
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On June 28, Alaska Wildlife Troopers responded to a report of an overturned commercial fishing boat in the Ugashik district, near Pilot Point. All three of the people onboard were rescued, as reported by KDLG. That same week, deckhands fell overboard in the Naknek River and in the Egegik district. Both were rescued by nearby crews.
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The budget sees a 10% cut to general operations and another large draw from the city's fund reserves.
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House Bill 233, introduced on the final day of the legislative session, would be the first statewide prohibition on mining in the region, home to the world’s largest sockeye salmon run.
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Local artists’ ‘Abundance’ collection celebrates Bristol Bay beauty
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Shelter reports the dogs are recovering with care and treatment, and is now seeking homes for the group.
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Speaker Edgmon discusses the session's major milestones, including the education funding veto override, new legislation for the state's fishing industry, and the state’s budget reserves.
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A community-informed wildfire mapping tool is now available, offering critical insights as the community faces increasingly severe fire seasons.
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Chase Gutierrez, a Dillingham resident, starts up indoor microgreen operation to provide Bristol Bay with locally grown produce year round.
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With four decades of service with the Dillingham Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Heyano is recognized in Juneau as a pillar of the community.
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Public Safety
Education
- Dillingham City Council stalemate results in the requested $1.7 million for school district
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- How Dunleavy's decision on the State's education bill could impact Dillingham, Bristol Bay Borough
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Politics
- Bristol Bay Representative Bryce Edgmon re-elected Alaska’s Speaker of the House, focusing on rural and statewide challenges
- The Dillingham City Council appoints Daniel Decker as acting city manager
- Alaska’s Legislature votes to keep the Wood-Tikchik State Park Management Council
- Dillingham’s city council votes to accept donation from Curyung Tribe ahead of final decision
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Fisheries Headlines
- Bristol Bay gears up for another salmon season: 2025 outlook for the Nushagak and Togiak Districts
- Silver Bay Seafoods set to acquire OBI Seafoods processing plants in partnership with Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
- Bristol Maps app changes navigation for fishermen
- Bristol Bay sees smallest sockeye sizes on record, despite large run