Togiak News

The Togiak National Wildlife Refuge is heaven if you're a cow moose. In an average year, it's estimated that about seven out of every 10 cow moose that give birth on the 4.7 million-acre refuge in Southwest ...

Honoring Alaska's Indigenous Literature awards, which honors indigenous educators from across Alaska, were presented by Andy Hope on Tuesday night at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Thanks to increased processing capacity, the Togiak sac-roe herring fishery may come close to harvesting the whole quota this season, for the first time in several years.

This is a letter thanking Gov. Sarah Palin for proposing to help with energy costs. via Juneau Empire

“We just have to find a balance and work together...instead of people coming in and just alienating people. I think that causes a lot of friction, and it's unnecessary”

Issues of tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction have long caused friction between Alaska state officials and tribal governments. via KTVA Anchorage

Published: January 23rd, 2008 12:12 AM Last Modified: January 23rd, 2008 12:42 AM TOGIAK POPULATION: 783 LOCATION: At the head of Togiak Bay, 67 miles west of Dillingham, in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. via Anchorage Daily News

Division of Mining, Land & Water DRAFT REVISED SPECIAL USE LAND DESIGNATION The Department of Natural Resources is in the process of adopting proposed revisions to the Special Use Land Designation for the ... via Dnr.state.ak.us

“This is a wonderful opportunity to draw on the wealth of knowledge possessed by Indigenous Peoples on both sides of the Bering Sea”

People from six villages, three on the Alaskan side of the Bering Strait, and three on the Russian side, are taking part in a ground-breaking monitoring program designed to track changes in the area. via Native American Times

“If they don't buy the fish, what difference does it make how big the run is?”

Bristol Bay sockeye salmon fishermen are anticipating another good year, with a projected harvest of 31.4 million fish, up from the 2007 catch of 29.5 million fish. via Homer News

“Our solution in this case is ice. We can facilitate and partner with others to get ice delivered hopefully to the entire fleet”

Published: December 1, 2007 Last Modified: December 1, 2007 at 02:35 AM Fishermen believe they have a magic bullet to help turn Bristol Bay sockeye salmon into a more profitable fishery. via Anchorage Daily News

“A lot of hard work and a lot of volunteers go into this project”

The Alaska National Guard is bringing Christmas a month early to children in remote Alaskan villages, some whom might otherwise not get to see a Santa Claus or receive a holiday gift. via Department of Defense News

Santa and Mrs. Claus made an early stop at Wainwright this year, courtesy of the Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus, visiting with dozens of children. via Alaska Journal of Commerce

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 4 The Alaska Supreme Court has struck down parts of the state's English-only law in a split decision that both sides claim as a victory. via Earth Times

“The English language shall be used in the preparation of all official public documents and records ...”

But Yup'ik, for example, still legal at public meetings Published: November 3, 2007 Last Modified: November 3, 2007 at 01:01 AM A central provision of a state law that would require only English be used for all ... via Anchorage Daily News

“We will work with GCI to ensure a smooth transition for both customers and employees.”

Published: October 16, 2007 Last Modified: October 16, 2007 at 02:36 AM General Communication Inc. via Anchorage Daily News

“With the guidance and support of Sea Lion and Togiak, UCI has built over the past thirty years a first-rate local telephone company that delivers service to thousands of rural Alaskans”

GCI , Sea Lion Corporation , and Togiak Natives Limited announced today that they have signed an agreement under which GCI will acquire the telecommunications subsidiaries of United Companies, Inc. via Customer Interaction Solutions

“Two-thirds of the world's polar bears will disappear by 2050...”

ADN editors find the news from all over Alaska every morning so you don't have to. via Anchorage Daily News

“Was this clearly sending a signal in your mind that they were asking for a refund?”

MURDER: She had paid $2,340 for $1 million insurance on her fiance. Published: September 25, 2007 Last Modified: September 25, 2007 at 12:42 AM Did the former exotic dancer kill her fiance more than 10 years ... via Anchorage Daily News