Johanna Eurich, KYUK - Anchorage
Johanna Eurich is a contributor for the Alaska Public Radio Network.
Fourth-grader makes history at Inupiaq spelling bee
Organizers say a challenge in the coming years will be deciding how to deal with the many Iñupiaq dialects.
Bethel woman makes history in Alaska Army National Guard
A Bethel woman made history recently by becoming the first infantrywoman in the Alaska National Guard. When Serita Unin, who is Cup’ik, joined the National Guard in 2009, combat arms jobs weren’t open to women.
Chum runs on Kuskokwim River are late and low
Usually Aug. 7 is the midpoint of the coho run, but this year it was not until Aug. 8 that numbers at the Bethel test fishery increased, and then only modestly.
Low salmon numbers close subsistence fishing on the Yukon
Fall chum numbers are so low that managers have closed subsistence fishing on the lower Yukon.
Poor chum numbers recorded on Yukon
Subsistence fishing openings in the lower Yukon River are being cut in half to help more fall chum salmon swim into Canada.
Late, slow Yukon River salmon run prompts processor Kwik’Pak to pack up
The Yukon River processor says that after spending extra to bring staff to Emmonak during the pandemic, the fish never showed up.
Using the wind and mosquitoes as signs, elders predict late salmon run in Yukon-Kuskokwim region
Elders say the size of mosquitoes, the distribution of birds, and the wind direction are pointing to a later king run than usual, but with bigger kings.
Pandemic strains management of Yukon River salmon
Biologists have to figure out how to monitor salmon populations in rural communities without the danger of bringing the coronavirus into those communities.
‘Pure gold, a true fisherman’: Venerated Yukon-Kuskokwim elder remembered
Peter Moore was known for his humor and leadership during his 87 years.
Yup’ik literacy reaches new heights in spelling bee
Before it began, it already looked like it might take a while, because there were more contestants than ever in the Yup’ik Spelling Bee for Beginners. But no one thought it would take four hours to narrow the field down to the winners.
So far, seals are adapting to shrinking sea ice
Ice seals thought to be most affected by the disappearance of arctic sea ice seem to be doing well, according to data presented at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium last week.
Newtok is on the move
It’s taken more than 20 years, but the Newtok relocation effort is going into hyperdrive this summer, with construction planned for the community center, infrastructure, residences and more.
Col. Wayne Don’s $15M challenge
The National Native American Veterans Memorial will stand on the Mall in Washington, D.C., and is designed to teach people about the role Native Americans have played in the military throughout the nation’s history.
Fewer summer chum and kings in Yukon than predicted
Fewer summer chum salmon and king salmon swam up the Yukon River than expected this season. Listen now
Getting Alaska’s smallest communities on the phone to vote
Alaska election officials are looking for help in some of the state’s tiniest communities to provide assistance to register and inform voters in their Native language about the ballot and elections. But sometimes the phone call for help doesn’t find any… leaving few options.
Athletes give it their all Native Youth Olympics
Anyone will tell you that strength is not enough. Skill, form, technique and concentration will win the day in most sports, including the Native Youth Olympics (NYO). Listen now
State to replace Accu-Vote machines
The State of Alaska is on target to provide election materials in Alaska’s Native languages in order to meet a court-ordered deadline in a voting rights case. Listen now
During NTSB investigative hearing, Ravn announces changes; more to come
The fatal Ravn Air crash near Togiak last fall was the focus of the investigative hearing held by the National Transportation Safety Board in Anchorage on Thursday. Listen now
Nunapitchuk VPO shot in Napaskiak
Alcohol appears to be at the center of the shooting death of an off-duty Nunapitchuk Village Police Officer (VPO) in Napaskiak. Listen now
Annual Yup’ik spelling bee connects identity and culture in young spellers
Competition was tough and quick during the Yup’ik Spelling Bee this weekend in Anchorage. Even with four schools from two school districts, competition quickly became a battle between the former champ Daniel Ayaginag Hunter from Nunam Iqua and contenders in Kotlik. Listen now