The ban on Russian seafood imports is part of a series of escalating sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Fisheries
Fisher Poets keeps up annual tradition from afar
Commercial fishermen from Alaska to Maine have been gathering in Astoria, Oregon since the late 1990s to share spoken-word poems and shanties about life at sea.
US and Russian scientists are still working together to solve salmon mysteries
Scientists are hoping to map out the distribution of salmon across the North Pacific using new DNA techniques.
Murkowski and Sullivan strike familiar Alaska themes in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine
Alaska’s U.S. senators have responded to Russian aggression against Ukraine with renewed calls to advance home-state priorities they’ve sought for years.
Alaska lawmaker retaliates after Washington proposes tax on fuel exports
The Washington legislation would increase fuel exported to Alaska, Idaho and Oregon by 6 cents per gallon. It wouldn’t affect Washington residents.
Roland Maw reaches plea deal on PFD fraud
Kasilof drift fisherman Roland Maw pleaded guilty in superior court for collecting six years of PFDs while he was claiming residency in another state.