This Day in Alaskan History-June 11th, 1913
Council Action on GOA Tanner Crab Protection Measures
At the June Council meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) revised alternatives for analysis of a groundfish fishing area closure on the east side of Kodiak Island. The Council’s objective is to further conserve and protect Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Tanner crab around Kodiak Island, while minimizing negative impacts on groundfish fisheries, […]
New Requirements for Halibut Charter Fishing in Alaska
Anglers charter fishing for halibut in Alaska will need a stamp if they plan to retain the fish they catch. If you’re going charter fishing in Alaska this year, you’ll need a charter halibut stamp if you plan on bringing halibut home. New Halibut Stamp Requirements Beginning in 2026, adult anglers fishing aboard a […]
Murkowski Speaks on H-1B Court Ruling
WASHINGTON—Following Monday’s announcement that a federal judge struck down a $100,000 fee that U.S. President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement: “Today’s decision from a U.S. District Judge to vacate the policy implementing the Presidential Proclamation mandating a $100,000 […]