The Environmental Protection Agency announced last week that it is extending its comment period for proposed restrictions on mining of the Pebble deposit. The comment period was originally set to end in July. Now, it will continue for two more months to September 6.
Sassa Bartman Ruby spent her youth in Manokotak with summers in Igushik where her family were very active in commercial fishing. She continued to subsistence and commercial fish in Igushik for most of her life, and also taught for many years at the Dillingham Elementary School. Sassa was a beloved friend to many and a family member to others.