Former House speaker and former North Pacific Fisheries Management Council member Sam Cotten was only candidate interviewed.
Fisheries
Swanton appointed deputy commissioner of Fish and Game
Charles Swanton will lead the department on Pacific salmon issues.
Aleutian Islands nominated as National Marine Sanctuary
The waters around the Aleutian Islands support a dizzying range of wildlife — and major industries right along with it. Right now, the government’s job is to help find a balance.
Major investor backs out of Tulsequah Chief Mine project
Chieftain Metals Corp. says it will use a bridge loan to repay a $10 million advance from Denver-based Royal Gold.
Dungy crab bring $15 million at the docks
Commercial crabbers this fall added another one million pounds of Dungeness crab to a better than average season.
Obama makes Bristol Bay off-limits for oil, gas development
The president’s announcement is being celebrated in Dillingham.
Study: Climate change hurting salmon habitat
Scientists know climate change is altering rain and snowfall patterns in the Tongass National Forest. A new study details how that could affect salmon and suggests what can be done.
Congress gives fishermen 3-year reprieve from EPA regs
If the moratorium hadn’t passed, Alaska’s fishing fleet would have had to comply with new regulations the industry claims are unworkable.
Koreans send aircraft, vessel for Bering Sea search
Seven crew have been rescued from Oryong 501 sinking Nov. 3. 27 bodies were recovered, and 26 are still missing.
Low King salmon count predicted for Taku, Stikine rivers
There will likely not be enough King salmon for commercial fisheries near the Stikine and Taku Rivers next May.