For the last four years, the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit has brought together some of the brightest young minds in the industry. The gathering took place in Juneau for the first time this year.
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Bill would expand geoduck farms to Gulf of Alaska
Legislation allowing geoduck farming to expand north and west is moving in the state Senate.
The measure would allow the large, valuable clams to be grown north of their natural realm. That ends around Juneau.
Otter measure drops whole-pelt sales provision
The House Resources Committee has approved a scaled-back measure aimed at increasing sea otter harvests. It’s a significant change for the resolution authored by Wrangell Representative Peggy Wilson.
Southeast Native leader opposes oil tax cuts
A key Southeast Native leader is asking the Legislature to not lower oil taxes. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says Alaska needs the revenue. He also says oil companies are already making huge profits.
Rural lawmaker pushes place-based education
A Western Alaska lawmaker says place-based education is working.
Representative Reggie Joule, a Kotzebue Democrat, told Juneau’s Native Issues Forum today (Feb. 8) that the approach makes sense.
Native groups oppose expanded otter pelt sales
Several Alaska Native organizations oppose a legislative effort to increase sea otter harvests.
Hoonah loses beloved mayor Windy Skaflestad
A memorial service is planned for February 12th for former Hoonah Mayor Alf ‘Windy’ Skaflestad, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 75 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Budget bill boosts logging
The most recent Interior Department appropriations bill includes provisions aimed at helping Alaska’s struggling timber industry. But one group says they go too far.
Businessman, statehood bell ringer Derr passes away
Longtime Juneau businessman and Chamber of Commerce luminary Romer Derr passed away yesterday (Thursday) at the age of 75. He’s being remembered not just for his efforts to improve Juneau’s economy, but for his participation in the Capital City’s first ever statehood celebration.
IFA wants to sell spare ship to state ferry system
Should the Alaska Marine Highway buy a used ship from the independent Inter-Island Ferry Authority? Supporters of the idea say it could save money for both operations.