A state biologist said just 31,000 chums are estimated to have passed Pilot Station sonar by Monday, well below the historic median of 500,000.
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Soaring lumber prices worsen housing shortage in Y-K Delta
Lumber prices have been soaring across the country as demand for wood during the pandemic outstripped supply.
In Bethel, a B&B dispute points to larger housing problems
Some in Bethel say the city could start losing essential services if it starts shutting down B&B’s, which house many transient workers.
State upholds controversial permit for Donlin gold mine
The decision comes after an administrative law judge recommended that the DEC should not uphold the certificate in April.
Visiting construction worker puts out house fire in Y-K Delta village with no fire department
Crooked Creek lacks a fire department and running water to its homes and businesses. But a visiting construction company happened to have a water truck on hand.
Donlin Gold announces plans for summer exploratory drilling season
The announcement came just a week before the State of Alaska is expected to issue a verdict on a key permit for the company.