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Seawatch: Herring fishery is strong in Kodiak, down elsewhere
It is a very unusual year for herring, to say the least. In addition to, and in some…
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Seawatch: Fishermen get briefed on CARES Act
Alaska’s congressional delegation held a conference call with 65 of Alaska’s fishery leaders last week and laid out…
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A soils primer for Homer
Looking for something to do while you are a captivated audience by the menacing and deadly coronavirus? Stay…
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Fishermen trying to salvage season amid COVID-19 pandemic
Facing an uncertain future as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, Alaska’s commercial fishing industry is looking ahead to…
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Refuge Notebook: Keeping an eye on birds
Around this time of year I start to include a pair of binoculars in my checklist of essentials…
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Refuge Notebook: Migration is not canceled
A friend told me recently that March is her favorite month. What? Not May when our birds of…
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Seawatch: Scientific survey finds high catch numbers
An international scientific expedition is trawling far offshore for Pacific salmon even though some researchers chose to leave…
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3 Iditarod mushers rescued because of poor trail conditions
Three mushers participating in Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race were rescued Friday after they activated their SOS…
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Out of the Office: Nature in a time of pandemic can heal
As I write this I am in my third day of working at home — or, as I…
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Seawatch: Halibut, sablefish openings start strong
As the novel coronavirus continues to dominate headlines worldwide, halibut and sablefish got off to a surprisingly strong…
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Tangled Up in Blue: Lonely among us
I set daily goals to accomplish during this universal pandemic, a different kind of frontier.
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Winter King Salmon Tournament postponed
Along with the many entertainment, recreational and community events being rescheduled or canceled while Alaska works to slow…