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After further review, gasline corp still prefers Nikiski over Port MacKenzie
Among the issues the review identifies are MacKenzie’s greater tidal range, heavier buildup of ice, more potential for disturbing endangered belugas, and conflict with other development plans for land at the port.
State liberalizes Kuskokwim fishery, lifts multiple restrictions with kings reaching escapement
The following salmon spawning tributaries will remain closed to gillnets: the Kwethluk, Kasigluk, Kisaralik, Tuluksak, and Aniak Rivers.
The ‘Blob’ is gone. But did it heat the Bering Sea enough to threaten your fish sticks?
The blob is gone now, but warm water remains to the north in the Bering Sea. Scientists are pondering potential effects on fish like pollock, which are processed into things like fish sticks and McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwiches.
Juneau fisherman missing after tender capsizes near Dillingham
John Phillips, 59, of Juneau is missing. It is unknown if he was wearing a personal flotation device.
State officials weigh shift to more voting by mail
Rural Alaskans don’t want a system that entirely relies on mail.