Herring stocks are strong this year because of big numbers of six-year-old fish, born in 2016.
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Board of Fish moves Southeast’s commercial pot shrimp fishery from fall to spring
Fishery managers supported the change because of its potential to boost shrimp numbers.
Board votes to continue conservation measures for weak Southeast Alaska king salmon stocks
Some stocks are forecast to be at their lowest levels on record this year and others have rebounded a little under fishery closures.
Board of Fish approves compromise for Southeast king salmon management
The compromise would leave sport fishing bag limits unchanged throughout the season.
Board of Fish votes down proposal to allow limited red king crab harvest in Southeast Alaska
The proposal was supported by both the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and fishermen.
Petersburg residents worry about family and friends in Ukraine
Oksana Tolkachova says her family in Ukraine goes to bed every night fully dressed, ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
Interior Department suggests name changes for racial slurs used for Prince of Wales creek and mountain
In total, there are 27 places proposed for renaming on federal land in Alaska.
Lifting up Lingít at the Séet Ká Festival in Petersburg
Petersburg’s Indigenous name is Séet Ká Kwáan. It means people of the fast moving waters, referring to the Wrangell Narrows in front of town.
Petersburg reports large COVID outbreak at borough’s assisted living facility
The Petersburg borough is reporting a large COVID-19 outbreak among residents and staff at its assisted living facility.
More cruise passengers expected in Petersburg in 2022
Cruise ship stops and interest from independent travelers are up in 2022. That follows a shortened season in 2021 and no visits by cruise lines the year before at the start of the pandemic.