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Mekoryuk, Alaska
Pop: 205

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August 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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FAA automated airport weather stations in western Alaska offline as of Wednesday morning:

Kiana
Ambler
Shishmaref
Teller
Anvik
Marshall
Scammon Bay
Hooper Bay
Mekoryuk
Kipnuk
Napakiak
Nunapitchuk
Kwethluk
Kalskag
Koliganek

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October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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The body of a man missing since a boat capsized in the Bering Sea near Mekoryuk in late May has been found, Alaska State Troopers said.
Body of seal hunter missing since May recovered from beach near Nome
Samuel Shavings, 72, was reported missing after a boat carrying him and two other men sank in the Bering Sea near Mekoryuk.
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August 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Combien de pistes voyez-vous pour aéroport de Mekoryuk (USA) ? : La réponse sur https://www.bigorre.org/aero/meteo/pamy/fr #aeroportdemekoryuk #aeroport #mekoryuk #usa #pamy #myu #aviation #avgeek vl
September 30, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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I've flown from Mekoryuk to Bethel in the back of a 172 sitting on me and my work partner's bags and tools.
Gone firefighting in a DHC-6 Twin Otter and flown to the fireline in Huey's "with history."
Sat in a 207 on the ground with the stall horn blaring till the mechanic pulled the fuse...
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February 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
alaskapublic.org
Two men are missing after a skiff they were traveling in sank off the coast of Mekoryuk in Southwest Alaska, troopers say. A search is ongoing.
2 men missing after skiff sinks near Mekoryuk
Troopers said a search is ongoing for 72-year-old Samuel Shavings and 65-year-old Albert Williams.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Searchers have located the remains of one of the two men who went missing after a skiff they were traveling in sank near Mekoryuk, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Searchers locate remains of 1 of 2 men missing after Mekoryuk skiff sinking
The body of Albert Williams, 65, was found Wednesday on the east side of Nunivak Island, troopers say. The body of Samuel Shavings, 72, has not been located.
alaskapublic.org
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
adn.com
Local searchers from Mekoryuk have recovered the body of one of two men missing after their boat sank off Nunivak Island, Alaska State Troopers said.
Troopers recover body of Mekoryuk man after boat sank; 1 remains missing
On Wednesday, the local searchers found the remains of Albert Williams, 65, according to troopers. Samuel Shavings, 72, has not been found.
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May 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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For the people of Mekoryuk, the holidays are a time for big celebrations ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2zw793ya 
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December 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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2 men missing after skiff sinks near Mekoryuk
Two men are missing after a skiff sank off the coast of Mekoryuk on Monday, May 26, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers said 72-year-old Samuel Shavings and 65-year-old Albert Williams remain...
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May 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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A 58-year-old man from Mekoryuk was sentenced Friday to more than 156 years in prison for the sexual abuse of three children.
Historic 156-year sentence handed down in Bethel child sex abuse case
Repeat offender sentenced to one of Alaska’s longest prison terms for sexual assault
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September 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Extreme Crosswind
ICAO: PAMY, Airport: Mekoryuk Airport
Best Runway: 23
Crosswind: 22.83
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September 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Two men are missing after a boat carrying three people sank in the Bering Sea near Mekoryuk on Monday night, Alaska State Troopers said.
2 men missing after boat sinks near Mekoryuk, troopers say
Three people were aboard a 10-foot boat that sank in rough waters in the Bering Sea on Monday night.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Mekoryuk, Alaska
This was taken during the long Alaskan sunrise over the Inuit village. The village is one of the last still thriving on Nunivak Island. The photo depicts the morning sun striking a row of houses near the Bering Sea.

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Photo : Brady Linkous Smithsonian Magazine
March 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Extreme Crosswind
ICAO: PAMY, Airport: Mekoryuk Airport
Best Runway: 23
Crosswind: 23.91
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Extreme Crosswind
ICAO: PAMY, Airport: Mekoryuk Airport
Best Runway: 23
Crosswind: 24.81
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Extreme Runway Crosswinds
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Extreme Crosswind
ICAO: PAMY, Airport: Mekoryuk Airport
Best Runway: 23
Crosswind: 24.86
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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In this week's episode, we travel to Mekoryuk, Alaska, to troubleshot communications from one of our far-flung stations. https://earthquake.alaska.edu/sites/default/files/audio/061026.wav
June 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
alaskasnewssource.com
Troopers received a call around 9 p.m. Monday that a boat with three men onboard sank in rough water conditions.
72-year-old man missing off Western Alaska coast after boat sinks
Alaska State Troopers are reporting one man missing after a boat sank off the coast of Mekoryuk, a town located on the north side of Nunivak Island.
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May 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Repeat Sexual Offender Leonard Olrun Sentenced to 156 Years to Serve for Sexual Abuse of Three Children alaska-native-news.com/repeat-sexua...
Repeat Sexual Offender Leonard Olrun Sentenced to 156 Years to Serve for Sexual Abuse of Three Children - Alaska Native News
(Bethel, AK) – Friday, Bethel Superior Court Judge William Montgomery sentenced 58-year-old Leonard Olrun of Mekoryuk to a composite sentence of 156 years and 2 days of incarceration for two counts of...
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September 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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[Delayed Report] On Sep 24, at 5:56 PM AKDT, 1 E Mekoryuk [Bethel Co, AK] ASOS/AWOS reports Non-Tstm Wnd Gst of M61 MPH #akwx Link
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September 25, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Wind Gusts
ICAO: PAMY, Airport: Mekoryuk Airport
Best Runway: 05
Crosswind: 13.68
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Extreme Wind Gusts
September 25, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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MEKORYUK,AK (PAMY) ASOS reports gust of 51 knots (58.7 mph) from E @ 0119Z -- PAMY 250142Z AUTO 09039G50KT 3SM BR OVC014 08/08 A2894 RMK AO2 PK WND 08051/0119
September 25, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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MEKORYUK,AK (PAMY) ASOS reports gust of 52 knots (59.8 mph) from E @ 0027Z -- PAMY 250056Z AUTO 08035G47KT 10SM OVC022 08/05 A2896 RMK AO2 PK WND 08052/0027 SLP806 P0001 T00830050
September 25, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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MEKORYUK,AK (PAMY) ASOS reports gust of 53 knots (61.0 mph) from E @ 0156Z -- PAMY 250156Z AUTO 09035G53KT 3SM -RA BR OVC012 08/08 A2894 RMK AO2 PK WND 09053/0153 RAB50 SLP799 P0000 T00830083
September 25, 2026 at 1:57 AM