Waters off Sitka were warm enough to lure fish from the south, and local anglers took advantage of conditions to harvest species that make rare appearances in Alaska.
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Alaska lawmakers prepare to file suit against Gov. Dunleavy over executive order
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Trump administration terminates University of Alaska grants for Alaska Native, Indigenous students
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