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March is National Nutrition Month and salmon is healthy, nutrient-dense food

By Desiree Hagen

Published March 20, 2026 at 4:21 PM EDT

Maniilaq's Georgia Clark and Joshua Hadley in the KOTZ studio on March 18.

Thank you to Maniilaq's Georgia Clark and Joshua Hadley for talking about the upcoming salmon giveaway and the nutritional benefits of the fish.

Maniilaq's Diabetes Program and SeaShare plan to giveaway five pound bags of sockeye salmon to Kotzebue residents. The giveaway has been postponed until Monday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Pickup is in front of Maniilaq Heath Center.

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Desiree Hagen

Desiree Hagen is KOTZ's News Director. She's worked in Alaska public radio for over a decade, previously as a reporter in Homer and Bethel. She is a Report for America corps member. Contact her via email at news@kotz.org.

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