Sea Mammal Haulout Rock — Ugwik Wiinaq ugwigmi et’uq. – The sea lion is on the haulout rock. The literal translation of the Alutiiq word ugwik is ‘a place to climb on top of.’ Speakers use this term to refer to sea mammal rocks, spots where seals and sea lions rest along the shore. This includes […]
(Anchorage, AK) – On Sept. 29, 2026, The Office of Special Prosecutions completed its review of an officer involved shooting incident from July 7, 2026, involving Alaska State Troopers Sgt. Brent Hatch and Thomas Aquino in Fairbanks. After a review of the evidence in the case and an analysis of the applicable law, the Office […]
For decades, Alaska Sea Grant has trained people to enter the commercial fishing workforce. Now the organization will also help people take the proper steps to get out. Clearing the Deck: Strengthening Fisheries Workforce Transitions is a new program aimed at helping late-career fishermen make intentional decisions about retiring from the industry. It’s one of […]
(Soldotna) — In late September, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) moved nine Sitka black-tailed deer, seven does and two bucks, from Kodiak to the southern Kenai Peninsula. This is the second year of the project, intended to supplement the deer population on the Kenai Peninsula which includes previously translocated deer and those […]