Category |
All CategoriesA Day to Remember in DillinghamFor most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Dillingham marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above SelfThis week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Dillingham, Alaska with AmericanTowns Dillingham Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Dillingham County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Dillingham organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Dillingham is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around DillinghamGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Dillingham areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Dillingham in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Alaska is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk... Read more...An Invitation to our Dillingham Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Dillingham, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in AlaskaPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Alaska Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...Dillingham Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Dillingham Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Dillingham elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Alaska AKAlaska Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Alaska. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local... Read more...Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Dillingham and across the country. With... Read more...Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Alaska AKWe have the best Alaska apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Alaska. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and... Read more...Back to School for Dillingham - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Dillingham! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...13 indigenous grandmothers bring healing spirit to AlaskaA Yup'ik Eskimo tribal doctor, a member of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, welcomed with prayer and song today several hundred people there for a... Read more...Troopers: Kwigillingok man charged after repeatedly shooting musk-ox in head with .22Friend allegedly wounded one of the animals by repeatedly shooting it in the head with a .22 caliber rifle. The animal did not die and and had to be dispatched by local... Read more...Native artists plan to promote heritage with Rasmuson awardsThey're just three artists from a list of 31 who took home a piece of Rasmuson Foundation generosity on Wednesday totaling almost a quarter of a million dollars. Read more...Bristol Bay rivers added to list of most endangeredRivers and tributaries of Bristol Bay, home of the world's largest run of wild sockeye salmon, have been added to the list of America's most endangered rivers, in a... Read more...Palin's mixed messages missed truth, Monegan saysWalt Monegan, the state's former Department of Public Safety commissioner, recently spoke with Alaska Newspapers about his new role as the Alaska Native Justice Center... Read more...UAF researchers eye Sikuliaq possibilitiesSam VanLaningham can't wait to take the Sikuliaq for a spin. Read more...Chickaloon Natives file complaint against Usibelli Coal MineA complaint filed in early May with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development alleges that exploratory activities of the Usibelli Coal Mine are adversely affecting... Read more...New Fish & Game commissioner looks to connect with publicAlaska Newspapers caught up with newly minted Alaska Fish & Game Commissioner Cora Campbell to ask her a few questions. Read more...Troopers: Drunken walrus poachers from Togiak caught on filmThe men then proceeded to remove only the ivory tusks of the dead animal before departing the area in the direction of Togiak Village. Both men were drunk, troopers said. Read more...2011 SESSION WRAP-UPDear Friends and Neighbors, With the work of the Legislature concluded on May 14th, I'm glad to finally be able to get word to everyone on a number of notable... Read more...Join the world, and stop smokingWorld No Tobacco Day is May 31. Quite possibly, it can be a life-changing moment that impacts more than just the person who quits. Read more...Reward offered for Bering Sea crab tagsFind a tagged crab and win a hat, plus maybe a $200 reward. Read more...Height of achievement, because 'it's there'The reasons for climbing mountains are basic, but that's not a good-enough explanation for everyone. Read more...Vandals destroy 200 books at Togiak LibraryVandals struck the Togiak Public Library on May 12, destroying 200 books and causing more than $2,500 worth of damage, said librarian Dale Richesin. Read more...Begich praises NOAA sacrifices for nationSen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska last night saluted the sacrifices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Commissioned Officer Corps and their families as... Read more...Togiak herring fishery progressesHarvesters in the Togiak herring purse seine fishery have reached a cumulative total of 7,275 tons of herring to date, and the gillnet cumulative harvest is approximately 1,140... Read more...Trooper ReportAlaska State Troopers this week reported several incidents in the Bristol Bay area. Please note that any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the... Read more...SBA appoints Alaska Growth Capital CEO to advisory boardWASHINGTON - Fifteen individuals from across the country, including former Bethel mayor Hugh Short, have been appointed to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA)... Read more...American Lung Association contest seeks stories on battles with tobaccoThe American Lung Association in Alaska, as part of the State of Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program (SOA TPC), unveiled a new contest as part of their successful Dear... Read more...Alaska arts council seeks to commission artists for UAA science buildingThe Alaska State Council on the Arts Percent for Art Program on behalf of the University of Alaska Anchorage is requesting qualifications from artists for interior and exterior... Read more...Two named to Fish and Game administrative postsHazel Nelson has been appointed director of the Division of Subsistence, and Monica Wellard as executive director of the Board of Fisheries, Alaska Commissioner of Fish and Game... Read more...Alaska exports hit $4.2 billion in 2010Alaska exports in seafood, minerals, forest products and energy hit a record $4.2 billion in 2010, up 26.95 percent over 2009, state officials said today. Read more...State team headed to Crooked Creek to inspect damagesFORT RICHARDSON, Alaska - A State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) Disaster Initial Response Team (DIRT) arrived in Crooked Creek on... Read more...Arctic council ministers sign agreements in NuukForeign ministers and leaders of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic Council meeting in Nuuk, Greenland, today signed an agreement to cooperate in air and sea search and rescue... Read more...Relief fund to help flooded-out Crooked CreekThe Crooked Creek Disaster Relief Fund at Key Bank account # 720111004977 routing #125200879. Read more...Koliganek VPSO among those honoring fallen officersKoliganek Village Public Safety Officer Sgt. Gusty Tunguing Jr. was among the participating law enforcement employees in the Alaska Police Memorial Day on May 6 in Anchorage. The... Read more...City seeks person to fill council seat through OctoberThe city of Dillingham is asking any residents interested in filling Seat E on the Dillingham City Council until the October municipal election to submit a letter of interest to... Read more...Capitol Report: An update from the Alaska State SenateThe Senate Finance Committee continues our savings spree. We are substantially setting aside money for our future. Read more...Crab industry wrestles with crewmember quota share issuesCrab industry officials mandated by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to resolve crewmembers issues under the federal crab rationalization program have begun by... Read more...First ocean acidification buoy placed in Alaska watersResearchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks are installing ocean acidification buoys in Alaska waters to help scientists learn how climate change may be affecting the pH... Read more...Local Boundary Commission plans May 24 meeting on annexationOfficials with the state's Local Boundary Commission will meeting telephonically on May 24, to discuss Dillingham's petition for annexation of portions of the Nushagak... Read more...Rising above gossip, unknowns of new leadershipChanges in leadership are often challenging and can create conflict, but consultant Christian Muntean says there are solutions. Read more... |