Salmon are beginning to hit the nets of subsistence fishermen around Bristol Bay. Eddie Clark was fishing at coffee point near Egegik last week when he got his first salmon.
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Researchers try to understand why Pacific cod stocks are crashing in Gulf of Alaska
On an island about 4 miles off of Kodiak, marine scientists working with the University of Alaska are trying to figure out why Pacific cod stocks are crashing in the Gulf of Alaska. And, how climate change may be affecting the fish when they’re young.
Alaska National Guard hopes to increase number of Alaska Native soldiers
Col. Wayne Don says Alaska Native participation in the guard has diminished over time since the end of the Cold War, along with capacity to help during local and state emergencies.
Mallott views growth in energy sector as Alaska’s future
Alaska needs to focus on transitioning from a fossil-fuel based economy to more renewable resources, like hydro and wind power, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott said.
Rasmuson Distinguished Artist of 2018 draws inspiration from Alaska
Amason credits his childhood of seal hunting, clam digging, and fishing as inspiration for many of his pieces.
Archaeologist finds fish trap, defensive sites on Afognak Island
A routine assessment of historical sites on Afognak Island by air turned into a day full of surprises when the Alutiiq Museum archaeology curator made new discoveries.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry visits the Kodiak Archipelago
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and the U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry hopped on a plane and took a quick detour to the small community of Old Harbor, which has been developing its own renewable resources for decades, but still has a long way to go.
Response wraps up on Shuyak Island oil spill
Oil spill cleanup winds down on the southern end of Shuyak Island. The area is critical habitat for marine mammals like sea otters and Steller sea lions.
Alaska Aerospace Corporation denies plans to build more launchpads at Kodiak spaceport
Some Kodiak residents are not happy with a seemingly harmless landscape photo recently posted online.
Some charter companies would trade number of fish for more fishing
NOAA Fisheries released both the Pacific halibut catch limits and the charter management measures this week, just days before the season opener on March 24. Numbers are down – roughly 9 percent overall from last year.