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House Special Fisheries Committee advances resolution in support of Alaska’s salmon trollers

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Feb 16, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

A resolution in support of the Southeast Alaska Troll Fishery cleared its first legislative hurdle on February 14. Co-sponsor Rep. Rebecca Himschoot told members, "this incredible homegrown fleet of fishermen is under attack." Read More

Gov. Dunleavy says state prepared to appeal killer whale lawsuit to Supreme Court if necessary

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 31, 2023 | Local News, Syndicated

Taking off the gloves at last, Gov. Mike Dunleavy assured a caller on Tuesday's "Talk of Alaska" (1-31-23) that the state would fight the Wild Fish Conservancy lawsuit to the US Supreme Court, if necessary. Read More

Alaska officials silent on KSM’s request for more time to court mine investors

by Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

The company behind the project says the pandemic has delayed progress; critics argue that they’re stalling, hoping to attract new investors. Alaska fishing interests and conservation groups are opposing the permit extension, while state officials remain silent. Read More

Killer whale advocates ask judge to halt Alaska’s king salmon season

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 21, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

An environmental organization has asked a federal judge to halt commercial salmon trolling in Alaska this summer, to protect an endangered population of killer whales in Puget Sound. The Wild Fish Conservancy filed an injunction in the United States District Court for Western Washington on April 16. Southeast trollers -- and the state -- are expected to push back. Read More