Coast Guard Medevacs Fisherman in Southeast Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced an injured fisherman from a fishing…
Only One Survives Ordeal off of Baranof Island, Search Called off for Third Man
It was on Thursday afternoon that the 24-foot "Tanya Faith" left Sitka traveling to Redfish Bay to fish for Sockeye…
Alaska Fish and Game Receives NOAA Grant for Study of Western Stellar Sea Lion Mercury Contamination
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game received a grant from the National Marine Fisheries Service it was announced today…
Barge Collides with Coast Guard Cutter in Cordova
The Coast Guard's 225-foot Buoy Tender, the "Sycamore" was struck by a barge as the "Sycamore" was moored in Cordova…
Troopers investigate Drowning in Olga Bay
Local fishermen in Olga Bay, 125 miles south of Kodiak, called in a drowning death to the United States Coast…
Eight Indicted for Fraud, Conspiracy with Anchorage's Cigarette Tax Revenue
Eight people were indicted last week on charges of mail fraud, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to make false statements regarding…
'Falcon' Explodes at Crowley Fuel Dock in Valdez
An explosion aboard a vessel took place at the Crowley fuel dock in the Valdez small boat harbor on Monday…
Indian Canoe on Paddle/Journey to Quinault Overturns North of Port Townsend, All Aboard Rescued
A Native-American canoe that was part of the paddle/journey to Quinault, Washington overturned approximately five miles north of Port Townsend…
Togiak Man Forfeits Fishing Vessel after Fishing in Closed Waters Last Friday
It was announced on Thursday by the Alaska State Troopers that 20-year-old Togiak resident Michael Poulson had pled guilty to…
Evolutionary Changes Could Aid Fisheries
Sustainable fishing practices could lead to larger fishing yields in the long run, according to a new study that models…