Month: June 2017

Delta Fishin’ Report

Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River opened to gillnet fishing last Saturday

June 27, 2017 Comments Off on Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River opened to gillnet fishing last Saturday
In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Federal In-season Manager announced a 12-hour gillnet opportunity for Federally qualified subsistence users to harvest fish other […]
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City of Bethel empowers council to solicit partners for transit system

June 27, 2017 Comments Off on City of Bethel empowers council to solicit partners for transit system
The City of Bethel council members passed a resolution that empowers council members to solicit community and/or regional partners for the transit system. Resolution 17-12 passed on the council’s June 13th, 2017 consent agenda. The […]
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Alaskan recognized with National Award for Suicide Prevention Advocacy

June 20, 2017 Comments Off on Alaskan recognized with National Award for Suicide Prevention Advocacy
Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death overall in Alaska. To create awareness and honor those working to prevent this tragic loss of life, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention presented volunteer advocate and […]
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Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing companies can now serve Alaskans and visitors

June 20, 2017 Comments Off on Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing companies can now serve Alaskans and visitors
Earlier today (June 15), Alaska Governor Bill Walker signed a bill into law that allows ridesharing companies like Lyft and Uber to operate in Alaska. House Bill 132, sponsored by Representative Adam Wool (D-Fairbanks), would […]
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Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River opened June 12

June 13, 2017 Comments Off on Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River opened June 12
12-hr. opening for the Harvest of Chinook Salmon by Federally Qualified Subsistence Users In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Federal In-season Manager announces […]
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Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River will be opened June 12 for Chinook Salmon by Federally Qualified Subsistence Users

June 6, 2017 Comments Off on Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River will be opened June 12 for Chinook Salmon by Federally Qualified Subsistence Users
In consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Federal In-season Manager announces the opening of the Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River main-stem within […]
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AVCP calls for reinstatement of Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Executive Order

June 6, 2017 Comments Off on AVCP calls for reinstatement of Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Executive Order
by AVCP Staff The Executive Board and Administration of the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP), representing 56 federally recognized Tribes in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, is deeply disappointed with the Implementing An America-First Offshore Energy […]
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Ravn Alaska commits to highest international safety standards

June 6, 2017 Comments Off on Ravn Alaska commits to highest international safety standards
Corvus Airlines, Inc. d/b/a Ravn Alaska announced today its plans to begin the process of obtaining the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. IOSA commits Ravn Alaska to being held to the […]