June 24, 2019 (Bethel) – In an effort to help preserve a highly valued resource, Alaska Wildlife Troopers made their presence known during recent Chinook, or “king,” salmon subsistence fishery openings on the Kuskokwim River. Over the course of four fishery openings – on June 12, June 15, June 19, and June 22 – […]
Alaska State Troopers have tentatively identified the passengers aboard a Helio Courier, a short take-off and landing aircraft, that crashed near Little Johnstone Lake southeast of Seward on Friday afternoon. According to AST, the passengers deceased in the crash were identified as Hopkins, Michigan residents Michael John Timmer, age 42, and Traci Pauline Timmer, age […]
Bristol Bay fishermen ramp up efforts to save their industry and look to Congress for suspension of rushed Pebble Mine permitting process Naknek, AK — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has announced the season’s first commercial fishing openers in Bristol Bay. As fishermen turn their attention to the fishing grounds, the […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, local, state and other federal law enforcement agencies are preparing for Operation Dry Water, July 5-7, 2019. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol and drug related accidents and fatalities […]