Canada sees ‘opportunity’ in these mines. Alaskans see a threat.
Indigenous people, environmentalists and lawmakers of both parties fear more mining in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle ...
Juneau Empire on MSN2d
Alaska fisher could get six months in prison after attempting to kill sperm whale
Federal prosecutors are recommending that an Alaska fisher serve six months in prison, pay a $25,000 fine and be banned from ...
Mother Jones5d
Why an Alaskan Talking a Lot About Fish Could Win Democrats Back the House
In 2022, Mary Peltola won a House race in Alaska against Sarah Palin on “Fish, Family, and Freedom.” Can she win another ...
Juneau Empire1d
My Turn: Charting a course toward seafood independence for Alaska’s vulnerable food systems
As a commercial fisherman based in Sitka and the executive director of the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA), I’ve spent decades navigating Alaska’s challenging waters and the headwinds ...
ICT News on MSN5d
Alaska Natives vote for major overhaul of subsistence laws
At the Alaska Federation of Natives convention new resolutions vow to “protect, defend, and enhance Alaska Native subsistence rights and practices for the benefit of future generations.' ...
Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman3d
Fishing meetings and comment opportunities
Now that nearly all Mat-Su Valley open water fishing has been weathered to a halt, and with the lull before ice conditions are safe enough for most people to venture ...
SeafoodSource5d
Alaska wraps up pollock fishing in 2024 with strong Bering Sea B season bringing catch totals near limit
Alaska’s major pollock fishing seasons have closed for 2024, ending on a successful Bering Sea B season that brought the area ...
Alaska Dispatch News1d
Biden administration sets stage for minimal 2nd lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The goal is limiting the footprint where seismic exploration could take place and avoiding polar bear dens and caribou ...
Alaska Public Media2d
Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a ...
National Fisherman3d
Invasive green crabs reach Alaska, threatening fisheries
The invasive European Green Crabs that have wreaked havoc on clam fisheries in Maine and the West Coast have now reached Alaska, where they could threaten subsistence, personal use, and commercial ...