Tag: Galena

Computer Models Aid Firefighters

The wildfires around Nulato and Ruby on the Yukon River have been burning slowly but steadily this week. The Nulato Fire has covered more than 26 thousand acres, while a series of fires around Ruby have burned close to 65 thousand acres.

Interior Elders Can Receive Special Care

Elders within Alaska’s interior can now receive special care. The Yukon Koyukuk Elder Assisted Living Facility is now open for business in Galena.

Alaska News Nightly: May 27, 2011

Plane Crash Kills Five Near Birchwood, Lawmakers Preparing to Head Back to Juneau, Top Veterans Affairs Official Visiting Alaska, 360 North Carrying Soboleff Memorial Service, and more...

Yukon King run could be slowest on record

The king salmon run on the Yukon River is turning out to be one of the weakest on record.  State and federal managers are...