Newhalen is located on the north shore of Iliamna Lake at the mouth of Newhalen River, 5 miles south of Iliamna and 320 miles southwest of Anchorage. The population of the community consists of 91.3% Alaska Native or part Native. Newhalen includes Yup’ik Eskimos, Alutiiq and Athabascans. The Newhalen Tribal Council is located in the community. There are two State-owned gravel airstrips located between Iliamna and Newhalen. Residents rely heavily on subsistence activities, and most families travel to fish camps during the summer.
City of Newhalen
P.O. Box 165
Newhalen, AK 99606
Mayor- Robert Rychnovsky
City Clerk- Ruby Ishnook
ph: (907) 571-1226
Village Council:
Newhalen Tribal Council
P.O. Box 207
Newhalen, AK 99606
President- Raymond Wasillie
ph: (907) 571-1720
P.O. Box 70
Naknek, AK 99633
Manager- Donna Vukich
ph: (907) 246-4261
Download a listing of projects submitted by the City of Newhalen for inclusion in the Southwest Alaska Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.