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Nelson Lagoon committee to clarify salmon, caribou hunting rules May 22
The Nelson Lagoon Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet May 22 to clarify confusing salmon retention and caribou hunting regulations affecting subsistence and sport users in the remote Alaska Peninsula community.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readNelson Lagoon3 viewsAI
Board Restricts Fishing Gear to Protect Chinook in Chignik, Area M
The Alaska Board of Fisheries approved multiple gear restrictions to conserve Chinook salmon stocks in the Chignik Management Area and South Alaska Peninsula, including reduced seine net depth and area closures.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readAlaska Peninsula / Aleutian Island / Chignik3 viewsAI
Alaska Fishery Debates Reflect Broader Tensions Over Mixed-Stock Management
Alaska Peninsula fishery discussions mirror national struggles to balance commercial harvest with conservation in mixed-stock corridors where multiple salmon populations overlap.
by Alaska News2w ago6 min readAlaska Peninsula / Aleutian Island / Chignik2 viewsAI
Chignik King Salmon Meets Escapement Goal After Six-Year Drought
Chignik River king salmon reached the biological escapement goal in 2025 for the first time since 2019, raising questions about whether aggressive conservation measures should continue.
by Alaska News1w ago6 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State seeks bids for dust control materials at two rural airports
The state transportation department is accepting bids until May 7 for dust control materials to be delivered to airports in Chignik Lake and Karluk.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readChignik Lake, Karluk, Southcoast Region, Alaska2 viewsAI
State extends Aniak Airport land agreement to indefinite term
The state approved an indefinite land agreement for submerged lands at Aniak Airport, replacing a previous 25-year term for the runway protection zone.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAniak, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Sleetmute Airport lease expansion
The state is seeking public comment through May 29 on adding 50 acres to the Sleetmute Airport lease for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSleetmute, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Yankee Creek placer mining expansion
The state is accepting public comments through May 1 on a proposal to expand placer mining operations on Yankee Creek near Takotna.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readInnoko Mining District, Yankee Creek near Takotna, Alaska2 viewsAI
State imposes spring weight limits on Central Alaska roads April 20
The state will impose seasonal weight restrictions on Central Alaska roads starting April 20 to protect pavement during spring thaw, with most roads limited to 50-75 percent of legal axle weight.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks comment on King Salmon Airport lease amendment by May 7
The state transportation department is accepting public comments through May 7 on expanding authorized uses for an airport lease at King Salmon Airport.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKing Salmon2 viewsAI
State approves barge landing at Nightmute Airport
Alaska DNR approved a land use amendment allowing construction of a barge landing at Nightmute Airport to support operations in the remote Bering Sea community.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readNightmute, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks bids for firefighting helicopter based in McGrath
The state is soliciting bids for a helicopter contractor to support wildfire operations in McGrath, with proposals due April 28, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMcGrath, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on second dock for Kvichak River lodge
The state is seeking public comment on a proposal to add a second seasonal floating dock at a commercial lodge on the Kvichak River in Southwest Alaska.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKvichak River1 viewAI
Mount Kupreanof shows signs of magma intrusion 50 miles from Sand Point
Mount Kupreanof volcano on the Alaska Peninsula has been raised to YELLOW alert status after showing signs of magmatic intrusion for the first time in over 10,000 years, with potential impacts to Sand Point 50 miles away.
by Alaska News12h ago2 min readMount KupreanofAlso covered by:Alaska Beacon
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