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Street addresses finally arrive in Western Alaska, beginning with Toksook Bay

First Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta community included in the U.S. government’s National Address Database, securing access for Alaskans to critical federal, state and modern-day resources. Last week (Feb. 18th, 2025) Toksook Bay, Alaska, was officially added to […]
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Calista Corporation seeks nominations for 2025 Shareholder Awards

Recipients Receive Regional Recognition and $1,500 Prize. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Shareholder Awards. Calista Shareholders and Descendants living within and outside of the Calista Region may be nominated for the […]
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McDalton to represent the USA in the 2025 Costa Rica Adventure

Student-athletes are selected from a National pool based on athletics, leadership ability, and character. Shalisa McDalton, a local basketball student-athlete from Lewis Angapak Memorial School has been selected by STUDENTathleteWorld (SaWUSA) to represent the United […]
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Board of Fisheries could stop trawl bycatch in little-known Prince William Sound trawl fishery

by SalmonState The Alaska State Board of Fisheries this week will consider four proposals that would eliminate or reduce bycatch in the Prince William Sound “midwater” trawl fishery, which has zero observers and regularly bycatches […]
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Kwethluk man sentenced to 36 years for kidnapping and assault

Yesterday (November 18th, 2024), Bethel Superior Court Judge Nathaniel Peters sentenced 32-year-old Daniel Nick of Kwethluk to serve 36 years of incarceration after being convicted of Kidnapping, Assault in the Third Degree, Misconduct Involving a […]
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Former Pilot Station Mayor pleads guilty to Felony Election Interference

Today (November 14th, 2024 in Bethel, AK), 68-year-old Arthur Sammy Heckman, Sr. entered a guilty plea to one felony charge of Unlawful Interference with an Election for inducing or attempting to induce an election official […]
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Calista Corporation announces 2024 Elders’ Benefit Distribution

Over 3,000 Original Shareholders over 65 Are Eligible. Calista (cha-LIS-tah) Corporation is pleased to announce its 2024 Elders’ Benefit Program distribution. Original Shareholders who are at least 65 years old as of December 4 will […]
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Southwest Alaska Tribes and Cook Inletkeeper challenge Donlin Gold Mine’s State Permits

Court Hearing Next Tuesday: Plaintiffs argue key state permits authorizing the world’s largest gold mine are illegal. Four tribes in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region of Southwest Alaska and Cook Inletkeeper, an Alaska environmental group, […]
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Renewable Energy Project award increasing affordability of clean water access in four Y-K Delta Communities

by ANTHC The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended $24.2M in funding through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program (CPRG) for an ANTHC-led project to install 1 MW wind turbines and battery energy storage systems […]
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Alaska Native Language Center accepting manuscript submissions

The Alaska Native Language Center is accepting manuscript submissions for books in or about Alaska Native languages. Authors who are passionate about preserving and promoting these vital languages can have their work published through the […]
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Historic Show of Unity Demonstrates Commitment to Addressing Salmon Crisis

The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) joined Tribal partners and the United States government to secure the “Gravel to Gravel initiative” agreement at the 7th Annual Alaska Tribal Unity Gathering hosted by Tanana Chiefs […]
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Hunters asked to avoid taking Collared Moose along the Yukon River in Unit 18

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game plans to capture and collar moose October 12 through October 17 along the Yukon River in Game Management Unit 18. Because sedatives routinely used to immobilize captured moose […]
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White Mountain wins 13th Annual Smash Classic Volleyball Tournament

by Thurman Jack Unalakleet, Alaska – The 13th annual Smash Classic Mix-Six Volleyball Tournament concluded Saturday with White Mountain defeating Tanalian (Port Alsworth) in straight sets to claim the championship. The tournament, held from October […]