Krysti Shallenberger

The firm acknowledges that it would benefit from the a decline in Donlin's stock, but others agree that the cost of building the mine is the biggest obstacle to its profitability.

About 50 of the town's 6,500 residents met at the cultural center and shared stories about racist police treatment of African-American and Alaska Native citizens.

Donlin Gold has announced plans to restart its drilling program as the state loosens coronavirus health mandates and travel restrictions.

Ravn Air Group’s March bankruptcy filing during the coronavirus pandemic left many Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages without mail or passenger service, but three airlines stepped in to make sure that residents got their mail and access to medical care. Still, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation claims that there are still villages without regular air service.

Officials say the pilot and one passenger are still recovering from surgeries performed after the crash.

The person was in Bethel when they tested positive for the coronavirus at the hospital.

Despite an appeal by mine opponents, the state says it will move ahead with a review.

Residents in the village of 500 can only leave to visit neighbors for essential visits. Even the gas station is closed.

In the letter, ten tribes ask investors to withdraw their support of the project, which they say doesn't have support of the region.

The barge got stuck in ice on the Kuskokwim River last winter, and was recently seen floating past Bethel during the river breakup.