Yukon River

State biologists completed an annual survey of the Innoko-Yukon River wood bison population earlier this summer, and they say the results show the animals…

Yukon River Chinook and Summer Chum salmon are both coming in near or below the lower end of the preseason forecast. There’s concern about escapement and…

KUAC's Dan Bross talks with Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy climate specialist Rick Thoman about the prognosis for river break up.

Computer modelling points to age specific ocean mortality as a reason chinook salmon returning to Alaska rivers are trending younger and smaller. As…

A recently released study says Yukon River salmon may become too contaminated to eat unless human greenhouse gas emissions slow significantly. KUAC’s Mary…

The preseason outlook for Yukon River salmon anticipates a Chinook run similar to last year. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Yukon River area manager…

Ice is breaking up on the upper Yukon River, including at Eagle and Tanana. Speaking before noon today during a National Weather Service and Pacific River…

02-12-20 Midday Quest UpdateLex Treinen (Whitehorse, Yukon) In gusting winds along the Yukon River, Cody Strathe said he was looking over his shoulder the…

02-11-20 1PM Quest UpdateLex Treinen, KUAC (Whitehorse, Yukon) Brent Sass is just a few miles from claiming his 3rd Yukon Quest title. Making his way…

02-07-20 Midday Quest UpdateBy Lex Treinen, KUAC (Dawson City, Yukon) In Dawson City mushers are required to take a 36-hour layover, a much-needed break…