Angela Denning, CoastAlaska, Author at KFSK

Commercial salmon prices up this year in Alaska

Processors are paying more for commercial salmon this season than in recent years. And it has to do with international markets.

Petersburg assembly takes another step toward putting sales tax cap question on ballot

“We are so grossly far below either communities that don’t have one or have a much higher one, even if the voters do approve this, it’ll be three times lower at minimum in Juneau,” said Vice Mayor Jeigh Stanton Gregor. “So, I’ll be voting yes to put this on the ballot.”

Petersburg assembly approves increases to electric rates and marine passenger fees

The assembly also approved the borough’s annual budget. “The rates are going up for utilities, the taxes, tax assessments have gone up, and we’ve got to admit that’s part of the reason the budget is balanced,” said Assembly member Bob Martin.

126 million salmon – that’s the estimated harvest by Alaska’s commercial fishermen this year

The state Department of Fish and Game announced in April that this year’s expected overall harvest is 126 million fish, which is 90 million fewer fish than what was expected last year.

Board of Fish to consider limiting pink and chum hatchery production and changes to trawl gear

One proposal seeks to reduce the amount of salmon eggs allowed per hatchery permit by 25%. Three proposals call for changes to the state’s laws on trawl gear.