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This Day in Alaska History-September 24th, 1918

By Alaska Native News on Sep 24, 2026 Featured, This Day in Alaskan and U.S. History

President Woodrow Wilson established the Katmai National Monument by proclamation on September 24th, 1918 He did so in order to protect the “Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes” as well as the surrounding area for its scenic value and as scientific value for future generations. That initial proclamation set aside over one million acres. The terrain […]

Alaska Halibut Fishermen Gear up for March 24 Season Opener

By NOAA Fisheries on Mar 19, 2018 Featured, NOAA Fisheries and Alaska Fisheries Science Center

From Southeast Alaska to the Bering Sea, Alaska halibut fishermen are gearing up to head out to sea as the 2018 halibut season opens at noon March 24. It’s an annual ritual for both commercial fishermen and charter operators seeking to make their living through the pursuit of the tasty flatfish. Out of concern for […]