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Abandoned, derelict vessels focus of task force
As homeowners turn their thoughts to spring cleaning this time of year, harbormasters are looking at ways to…
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Fishermen reporting smaller herring
Herring season is in full swing, with Sitka Sound already wrapped up, Kodiak opening April 15 and Togiak…
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Robust sockeye run forecast for Inlet
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s recently released outlook is predicting a relatively robust sockeye salmon run…
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Experts teach new fishermen the ropes
The Kachemak Bay campus of Kenai Peninsula College is offering half a dozen classes for boat owners, deckhands…
Opinion
Halibut season opens; SE fleet already lands 260,000 lbs.
A little more than three days into the 2016 halibut season, Area 2C, Southeast Alaska, has had the…
Opinion
Walker picks Homer man to fill seat on NPFMC
Homer fisherman Buck Laukitis is one of two Alaskans chosen by Gov. Bill Walker to fill two seats…
Opinion
Change in state water regulations under review
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is considering revising its regulations on water management, and seeking public input. …
Opinion
Cod season: fish sizes, quota both smaller
The Cook Inlet state-waters cod season is progressing as usual, albeit with a smaller quota and smaller fish.…
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Forecasts mixed on next season’s salmon prices
News outlets have been offering conflicting reports about what to expect for next season’s salmon prices in recent…
Opinion
Life rafts mandatory for boats under 36’ 3 miles out
Commercial fishing vessels under 36 feet operating more than 3 miles from shore will be required to have…
Opinion
Bids sought for Tanner crab test fishery
Lobbying from Cordova residents has prompted the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to set up a test…
Opinion
Halibut quotas up for most areas
Halibut fishermen in most areas of the state got good news last week when the International Pacific Halibut…
Opinion
Bill would establish permit for fisheries enhancement
There is quite a bit of fisheries-related legislation flying around the Capitol at the beginning of the legislative…