(Anchorage) — On October 21, Governor Mike Dunleavy wrote to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, requesting she declares a fishery disaster determination for the 2022/23 Bristol Bay red king crab and Bering Sea snow crab fisheries. Additionally, Governor Dunleavy requested that the secretary expedites a disaster determination for the 2021/22 Bristol […]
ANCHORAGE, AK – In Tuesday’s Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Fish Debate, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) demonstrated her expertise and dedication to Alaska’s fisheries, the impact of her effective leadership, and her ability to deliver wins for Alaska’s fishermen and coastal communities. While Murkowski demonstrated her dedication, knowledge, and commitment to Alaska’s fisheries, Kelly Tshibaka ditched […]
by James Brooks, Alaska Beacon September 15, 2022 Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola intends to prioritize the renewal of a federal fisheries law and wants to “move the ball forward on Willow,” a major North Slope oil project, she told attendees of a regional political and business conference Thursday in Ketchikan. Peltola’s brief remarks to […]
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Coast Guard will offer courtesy dockside examinations of commercial fishing vessels in Western Alaska and Bristol Bay in anticipation of the 2022 Bristol Bay salmon fishery season. Coast Guard inspectors will be at the following locations for public outreach and dockside exams: King Salmon: June 13-24. To schedule an exam in King […]