Alaska: Alaska Fisheries Employment

New fishing laws in works (The Monterey County Herald) - 179 weeks ago

Working fishing boats cram this city's docks, brightly painted vessels with names like ''Let It Ride'' and ''Fearless.'' But tied up alongside them are plenty of rusting vessels that have not shipped out in years, stark reminders of the sea's fickle bounty.

New fishing rules stirring anxiety (The Providence Journal) - 179 weeks ago

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Working fishing boats cram this city’s docks, brightly painted vessels with names such as “Let It Ride” and “Fearless.” But tied up alongside them are plenty of rusting vessels that have not shipped out in years, stark reminders of the sea’s fickle bounty.

Alaska seafood marketers gear up for overseas trade shows (KTVA Anchorage) - 179 weeks ago

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has an international flair to it this fall. The group will return to China's Fisheries and Seafood Expo next month to promote Alaska seafood. The emphasis will be on smoked sockeye, king crab legs and ikura, the Japanese-style salmon roe.

Rotting beluga carcass found on North Kenai Beach (KTVA Anchorage) - 180 weeks ago

Experts with the National Marine Fisheries Service are looking into the death of a beluga whale whose decaying carcass washed up on a Kenai beach. The 11-foot-long whale was found Saturday by a man walking his dog. Fisheries service staffers cut into the beluga Monday.

Bush seeks high seas ban on destructive fishing (KTVA Anchorage) - 180 weeks ago

President Bush has called for a halt to all types of destructive fishing on the high seas. The president said Tuesday that the United States will work to eliminate practices such as bottom trawling that devastate fish populations and the ocean floor.

Business briefs (The Olympian) - 180 weeks ago

TACOMA - A conference on emerging Alaska trade options will be Oct. 24 at Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway. The event's principal sponsor is The Port of Tacoma.

Fish regulators seek survey results on angling industry (KTVA Anchorage) - 181 weeks ago

The National Marine Fisheries Service wants to ask Alaska anglers a few questions. Anglers who purchased a state fishing license this year may soon be getting a survey seeking to find out how much money they spent pursuing saltwater fish.

FBI seizes more documents from office of State Senate President Ben Stevens (KTVA Anchorage) - 181 weeks ago

The FBI has seized more documents from the office of State Senate President Ben Stevens. It was the first time Stevens openly discussed the case since the raids began.

FBI seizes more documents from Ben Stevens (KTVA Anchorage) - 181 weeks ago

The FBI has seized more documents from the office of state Senate President Ben Stevens.

FBI raids cast light on dual incomes (Anchorage Daily News) - 181 weeks ago

Last month, state Rep. Tom Anderson testified before the Anchorage Assembly in favor of Wal-Mart's plan for two stores in his old neighborhood. Assembly chairman Dan Sullivan introduced him as Representative Anderson, but the lawmaker for Muldoon corrected him.