The jump in salmon numbers has also inflamed a debate about fishing bans amid reports of illegal harvests.

UPDATE: Atchak was located alive and safe in the area on Aug. 14.

The move to close coho fishing comes just days after the Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued its own coho closure, citing drastically reduced numbers at the Kuskokwim River sonar.

The Right of Entry forms are required for households that may need or have already received certain types of assistance related to winterization and debris removal. They allow authorized recovery agencies to enter properties to inspect, document, and complete recovery work.

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to award the grant funding through the Alaska Native Education Program to 26 Alaska grantees, according to an announcement from the senator.

For many in Bethel whose contracts come to an end, summer is the season of goodbyes. That goes for this year's cohort of Jesuit Volunteers, known commonly as JVs.

Well-funded independent challenger Bill Hill is in second place. Democrat Matt Schultz announced his withdrawal from the race but still finished third.

Officials are counting votes on a ballot measure that would limit individual campaign donations after a federal appeals court invalidated the prior limits in 2021.

Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. Hear or read our full interview with Meda DeWitt here.

Alaska Public Media is interviewing the top candidates for governor ahead of the Aug. 18 primary. Hear or read our full interview with Bernadette Wilson here.