Fisheries

The amount of money paid to harvesters delivering their fish was the 13th lowest since 1975, when adjusted for inflation.

The payments cover seasons from 2021-2023, when stocks collapsed and fisheries remained closed.

The case challenging the state of Alaska’s right to regulate Metlakatla fishermen was headed for trial when a coalition of tribes asked the court to dismiss it.

New data shows the industry has lost more than a third of harvesting jobs over the past decade.

Managers and advocates worry about getting adequate information in time to set the 2026 harvest levels for Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska groundfish.

Bering Sea crabbers will see a boost in catch limits this season, after years of cancellations and small harvests due to low snow and king crab stocks.

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.

Love for wild salmon cuts through partisan politics. No food is more important to the state’s culture, diet, identity and economy.

Inflation and a shrinking number of companies willing to provide coverage have made it harder for commercial fishermen to find and pay for crew and vessel insurance.

The Environmental Protection Agency is sticking with its veto of the proposed Pebble Mine project in southwest Alaska.