Multiple infections with variant* influenza A (H3N2v) viruses have been identified in 3 states in recent weeks. From July 12 through August 3, 2012, 16 cases of H3N2v were reported and confirmed by CDC. This virus was first detected in humans in July 2011. It has also been isolated in U.S. swine in many U.S. […]
Going into the wild salmon season in Alaska, there is some concern over how farmed salmon prices will affect those of wild salmon, and fisheries economists are still waiting for more data to make a determination.
At 5 am on Thursday morning, while participating in the fishery at Slocum Arm on Western Chichigof Island, the fishing vessel Evening Star rolled over while hauling in their seine that was loaded with salmon.
A civilian helicopter and the Coast Guard searched for a small plane reported missing in the area of Point Howard on Thursday.