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Spring Breakup Underway


(the view from old town Galena at 11 am on May 12)

The Yukon River ice at Galena started moving at 8:50 am on Monday, May 12.

Check out this page from the Pacific River Forecast Center for the latest breakup observations and flood warnings.


Alaska Board of Game votes on Interior hunting and trapping proposals

Numerous proposals concerned Game Management Units 21 and 24 in the Galena area.

Click here for a KIYU summary of the actions taken by the BoG that would impact the sreas frequented by the residents of Kaltag, Nulato, Koyukuk, Huslia, Hughes, Galena and Ruby.


Alaska weather links

With spring breakup coming soon, you can check out this page from the Pacific River Forecast Center for the latest breakup forecasts and measurements on the factors that influence breakup.

And here's The National Weather Service Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valley forecast

Search current conditions reported by automated weather stations around Alaska here or here.


Galena Nuclear

Toshiba and its American subsidiary Westinghouse held a meeting with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on October 23, 2007, to discuss the design and potential licensing process for the 4s reactor. The first commercial model of the 4s could be located in Galena. The NRC's summary of the meeting is available here.  

The next pre-application meeting, focusing on the safety analysis that the NRC will perform, is scheduled for May 21, 2008.  For more information on that meeting, download this agenda and preview from the NRC.

Follow this link to a page containing the seven "white papers" on the Galena nuclear power proposal. These are preliminary studies touching on major issues that would come up in a formal review process with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Toshiba and its partners approached Galena in 2003 about hosting the first commercial model of its 4-S power plant, which the company refers to as a "nuclear battery."  Preliminary meetings and information exchanges have taken place, but the formal application has not begun. 


The return of the Galena Agriculture Fair


(Larry Hausmann's 38.5 lb cabbage)

After a 4 year hiatus, Galena residents revived the annual harvest festival in 2007. The fun-filled day included vegetable judging, canoe races, kids' games, and even an old car and truck rally.

A photo montage of the August 25, 2007 event is available here.


 

 

The 2008 Galena Spring Carnival wrapped up on Sunday March 23.

To hear speeches given by competitors in the dog races and snowshoe races, visit this page.

Results from all events here.

Tanana's John Erhart defended his title in the 15 mile Open Sled Dog Race, edging out fellow Tanana mushers Gary Frank and Courtney Moore.

Open Sled Dog Race Final Results

Open Sled Dog Race Day 1 Results


Recent additions to the KIYU newsroom include stories on the exploration for coal bed methane around Galena...actions taken by the Alaska Board of Game affecting Game Management Units 21 and 24 in the KIYU listening area...and the snowmachine accident between Galena and Nulato that killed a dog in the Iditarod team of Jennifer Freking.


As heard on the air...

The Nulato Comprehensive Plan website,
by Agnew::Beck Consulting LLC.

The Ptarmigan Hall slide show

Originally used as barracks for the NCOs stationed at the Galena Air Force Base, Ptarmigan Hall is the largest and one of the newest structures on the base.

The Galena City School District has taken over the building, which houses boarding school students and staff. 


GALENA BASE CLOSURE INFORMATION

Galena Air Base Comprehensive Reuse Plan site has information and primary source documents on the effort to identify future uses of Air Force facilities in Galena.

This includes the draft and final versions of the Galena Air Force Base Reuse Plan.

Also, the Air Force 611th Civil Engineering Squadron has released a draft version of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the disposal of Air Force property at the Galena Airport (formerly known as the Galena Forward Operating Location).

Follow this link to review the draft copy of the EA
 

The BRAC Reading Room

This page is provided as a way to stay informed on the Base Realignment and Closure process, in which the Air Force will close its forward operating location in Galena.

The BRAC Reading Room contains summaries written by KIYU, and also links to other documents and sources of information that are guiding this process.


     

KIYU Galena is a 12.5 kilowatt listener-supported public radio station, broadcasting on 910 AM to the Middle Yukon and Lower Koyukuk region of the Interior of Alaska. Villages served by KIYU include Ruby, Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, and Hughes.  Other villages that hear KIYU programming through their local stations include Holy Cross, Anvik, Grayling, Shageluk, McGrath, and Fort Yukon.

KIYU is a member of Community Radio of Alaska, along with KSKO McGrath, KZPA Fort Yukon, KTNA Talkeetna, KHNS Haines, and KUAC Fairbanks.

News stories from KIYU can be heard on KUAC Fairbanks, and the Alaska Public Radio Network.    

 

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