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Treaty politics fuel tension, criticism at Sitka salmon meeting

Treaty politics fuel tension, criticism at Sitka salmon meeting

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 22, 2018 | ,

The top two officials from ADF&G held a town hall meeting in Sitka this week (5-21-18) to discuss the rationale behind ongoing deep restrictions in the commercial king salmon harvest. However, few of the 160 or more commercial trollers or processors in the room appeared satisfied with the politics, as Dep. Commissioner Charlie Swanton defended his strategy in renegotiating the Pacific Salmon Treaty with Canada. Read More
Women’s March: Does it unite or divide?

Women’s March: Does it unite or divide?

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jan 19, 2017 | ,

The Women’s March on Washington is coordinating buses to Washington D.C. to protest the inauguration. It’s inspiring marches around Alaska. One will be held in Sitka on Saturday (01-21-17). And while organizers say the march is more about giving voices to issues locals care about, other don’t see it that way. Read More
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