West Cook Inlet Fresh Waters Closed to King Salmon Fishing
(Palmer) – In favor of protecting returning king salmon and ensuring sport fishing opportunities in the future, the Alaska Department of…
Rockfish Limits and Seasons Reduced in Prince William Sound
(Anchorage) – In favor of protecting rockfish populations and ensuring sport fishing opportunities in the future, the Alaska Department of Fish…
Tractor Tug Brian T Catches Fire outside Kodiak Harbor
On Wednesday afternoon the tug Brian T caught fire while in transit near the pier in the Kodiak boat harbor…
Research on crab movement and trawl gear innovation informs Council’s recommendations on bycatch avoidance measures in the Bering Sea
At its February meeting, the Council evaluated the effectiveness of closing a large area – the Bristol Bay Red King…
Halibut Cove woman pleads guilty, sentenced on federal navigation interference charges
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A Halibut Cove woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years’ probation, with three months of…
Four Mariners Plucked from and Around Overturned ‘Alaska Rose’ Near Chiniak Island Sunday
Four people from the fishing vessel Alaska Rose were rescued two nautical miles northeast of Chiniak Island late in the…
Unified Command continues response to M/V Genius Star XI
JUNEAU, Alaska — M/V Genius Star XI remains stable, anchored in Broad Bay, near Dutch Harbor. Assessment teams continue to…
Unified Command continues response for M/V Genius Star XI
JUNEAU, Alaska — The M/V Genius Star XI remains stable and is currently anchored in Broad Bay, near Dutch Harbor.…
Coast Guard responds to vessel fire near Dutch Harbor
JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard continues to assist and assess a fire reported on the cargo vessel Genius Star…
U.S. Representative Mary Peltola, Alaska Delegation Secure Executive Order to Combat Predatory Foreign Trawlers
Washington, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Representative Mary Peltola (D-AK) celebrated a pro-fish decision she brought to national attention to support…