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Group continues its effort to get setnet ban on ballot

JUNEAU — A proposed voter initiative to ban setnets in urban parts of Alaska is making its way…

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Lower prices could mean more markets for state’s wild salmon

Too much red and pink salmon could be a blessing in an ugly disguise for 2015.  The commercial…

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Sportfishing businesses can apply for Cook Inlet 2012 salmon disaster relief

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is now accepting applications from sportfishing businesses in Cook Inlet for $4.6…

Fishermen launch their boats at the Homer Harbor on Friday morning. All lanes at the load-launch ramp were occupied and others waited to get a start on fishing.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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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.…

Young salmon, such as this silver (coho) shown above, winter in the Anchor River. ADFG biologists borrowed the fish, along with other salmon and sticklebacks, to show to about a dozen people during a field trip to Anchor River conservation sites on March 5. The fish was returned unharmed to the channel where it was caught.-Photos by Shana Loshbaugh

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Variety of groups join forces to preserve the Anchor River

At first glance, the Anchor River seems remote and wild. After all, Anchor Point is small, even by…

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Alaska Supreme Court to consider setnet ban initiative later this year

The Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance filed its final brief with the Alaska Supreme Court on March 5 to…

Bumper crop of pinks expected

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Bumper crop of pinks expected

Thanks to hatcheries coming back online, lower Cook Inlet is expecting a bumper crop of pink salmon this…

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Scientists, managers and public connect at Kachemak Bay Science Conference

In an ideal world, science would enlighten us about how the things around us work, and managers would…

Chuitna Mine comments due by March 10

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Chuitna Mine comments due by March 10

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has kicked off a short, 15-day comment period for people to weigh…

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Fish and Game forecasts more kings on the Kenai River

If the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s preseason forecast for the early run of chinook salmon on…

Alaska seafood featured by Princess Alaska cruises

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Alaska seafood featured by Princess Alaska cruises

A new partnership between Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, or ASMI, and Princess Cruise Lines will bring more Alaska…

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Walmart launches ‘The Alaskan’

ANCHORAGE — Walmart announced on Jan. 28 the launch of an in-store brand, The Alaskan, for sale in…

Initiative all about greed, not saving Kenai’s kings

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Initiative all about greed, not saving Kenai’s kings

As you are out and about during this unusual winter, a clipboard-wielding stranger might approach you and ask…