The Angasan family has opened its doors to children who needed a place to stay for decades. In the early years, they often hosted six or seven kids for a night, and occasionally they hosted as many as 18.
KDLG - Dillingham
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As king runs lag, fishers consider cause and prevention
Concern over poor king salmon runs across the state drew a panel of fisheries experts together at a recent meeting in Anchorage. The event focused mainly on a better understanding of the science behind population declines.
Pebble opponents hammer EPA for changed course at Dillingham meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency is backing away from the use of preemptive Clean Water Act restrictions against large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed. That comes as part of a settlement with the Pebble Limited Partnership, and the company now says it is preparing to file for permits.
Alaska says flu season is here, vaccinations recommended
Alaska has seen a spike of reported cases of flu since the beginning of September, reports the State of Alaska Section of Epidemiology. Health officials up through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control are urging Americans to get a flu shot to prevent contracting and spreading the troublesome virus.
Igiugig hikes to Big Mountain as a part of their local food challenge
Fifteen adults and students from elementary to high school braved the four-day hike in the wind and rain. No dehydrated camping food lightened their packs. Since the walk was a part of the food challenge, their menu included moose, dry fish and fresh produce.
Pebble shows first glance at its new mine plans
Pebble CEO Tom Collier began the roll out of Pebble Mine’s new design early Thursday morning in Anchorage. The company is focusing on a much smaller footprint in the Pebble West deposit only.