Celebration brings together tribal citizens from across Southeast every other year. It’s a sensory experience and two contests in particular were made for the tastebuds.
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New walrus haul out could interrupt Bristol Bay fishing
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game says it will be up to fishermen to avoid problems with the walrus hauling out near Ugashik north line this summer.
Young ‘Bio Blitzers explore and examine the Arctic environment
Last week a group of scientists traveled to a small village in the Arctic to find as many different species as they could. It was happening all over the country in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
Historic agreement gives Kuskokwim tribes say in fish management
The agreement is the first formalization of co-management between the Alaska tribes along the Kuskokwim River and the federal government.
PSP warning issued for Douglas Island beach
Butter clam samples collected earlier this week from Outer Point on Douglas Island showed elevated levels of biotoxin.
Art of an avant-garde Arctic in downtown Anchorage
A new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum is getting visitors, urbanites, and art-lovers to connect to the Arctic in different ways. And the works expand well beyond the gallery walls.