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A sockeye salmon rests atop a cooler at the mouth of the Kasilof River on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kasilof River dipnetting area widened

The increase in area is justified by high passage of sockeye salmon on the river

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, speaks at the Alaska Democratic Party’s state convention on May 18 at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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State and federal fisheries concerns addressed at Peltola public meeting

Alaska’s fisheries face numerous challenges

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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Council to consider funding for community rec center

A public hearing will be held on the ordinance in July

Sockeye salmon are gathered together at a test site for selective harvest setnet gear in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Dipnets for commercial setnet fishers given emergency approval by CFEC

Up to three 12-hour periods of commercial dipnetting “may” be allowed each week from June 20 to July…

Sockeye salmon caught in a set gillnet are dragged up onto the beach at a test site for selective harvest setnet gear in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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2023 east side setnet fishery affirmed as resource disaster

Disasters have been recognized for 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023

Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)

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City council OKs resolution supporting amended halibut bycatch regs

A resolution opposing a trawler trade group’s legal challenge to federal halibut bycatch reduction efforts was passed Monday…

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: Hey fishers, keep up with regulations

What is up with brain stems who seem to be incapable of comprehending simple fishing regulations?

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: In memory of the fishing hole mayor

I would like to take a moment to answer a general question many of you have asked in…

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Reeling in good vibes

Youth anglers participated in two king salmon fisheries during first week of June

A sockeye salmon rests atop a cooler at the mouth of the Kasilof River on Monday, June 26, 2023, in Kasilof, Alaska. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Kasilof River personal use setnet opening delayed

Low counts for Kenai River early-run king salmon motivate restriction

Nick Varney

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Reeling ‘Em In: High tides and a little hope

Last week we reported that the Fishing Hole’s chinook run has been about as productive as trolling behind…

Ken Coleman in 2019. (Photo provided by Gary Hollier)

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‘You can’t be a fisherman if you’re not an optimist’

Ken Coleman, longtime advocate for the east side setnet fishery, dead at 72

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Recreational fishing for king salmon prohibited in Cook Inlet federal water

National Marine Fisheries Service issued a notice last week