Opinion
Ruffner doesn’t win legislative approval
The support from commercial fishermen and local governments apparently prevented a nominee for the Alaska Board of Fisheries…
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Banks seek to up fishing presence
The rationalization of federal fisheries has created a healthier environment for Alaska banks to underwrite commercial fishing industry…
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Legislature considers personal use fishing
A bill that has been filed and failed every year since 2009 that would create a priority for…
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Fishermen arriving for Winter King Tournament
Fishermen from around the state began showing up in Homer today for the annual Winter King Salmon Tournament.…
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Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization moves forward
Almost 40 years ago, without regard for the conservation of our fisheries or the needs of the Alaskan…
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Cordova tops in state with most commercial fishing boats
United Fishermen of Alaska has released an updated comprehensive look at commercial fishing statewide with an interactive map…
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Trawl fleet continuing to fish for Pacific cod
The boats fishing for Pacific cod with pots in the central Gulf of Alaska federal season finally wrapped…
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Time to empower, employ next generation
Alaska is one of the most productive commercial fishing economies on the planet. More than five billion pounds…
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Let’s stop waste of Alaska fish
Editor’s Note: The following letter was addressed to Gov. Bill Walker and submitted for publication. As an Alaska…
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Workshop aims to help commercial fishermen
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association holds a free injury prevention workshop, “Strains, Sprains and Pains: Ergonomic Injury…
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Fishermen get hands-on with marketing their harvest
From Sitka to Kodiak, small, independent commercial fishermen are taking an increasingly hands-on role in marketing their own…
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Book drop aims to spawn talk about salmon
On Sunday, Two Sisters Bakery saw the usual morning commotion, but this time it was happening away from…
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New plan helps Mat-Su sport fishing interests
While most drift fishermen are grumbling about the lack of quality fishing time in the Upper Cook Inlet…