Maggie Wall
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The Gulf of Alaska federal Pacific cod fishery for 2020 will not open due to low stocks. Ocean warming, not overfishing, is being blamed. That is the latest on Pacific cod, but a0nother type, black cod, also known as sablefish, is in the midst of its own challenge. Young black cod are so plentiful … -
It’s the beginning of a new quarter and that means a number of fisheries are coming open around the state. We look at upcoming seasons as well as a review of how salmon went this year. Also, a follow-up to last week’s stories about the secretly recorded comments by Pebble Mine executives. Two Alaska legislators … -
Twin Creeks region of Chiniak. Photo taken and graphic provided by Betty Odell. Five years ago a hot, rapidly spreading fire burned much of the Chiniak area. On this week’s Talk of the Rock, which is rebroadcast from last summer, several of the residents share their memories of that frightening event. Our guests: John … -
One person is dead following a hit-and-run incident discovered early Wednesday morning on West Rezanof Drive near Pier III. The Kodiak Police Department responded to a call at approximately 6:20 a.m. from a citizen reporting a person laying on Rezanof near Pier III, which is the dock with the big crane. According to a release … -
Did you hear that sigh of relief? Alaska fishermen are indeed able to apply for the recently extended Payroll Protection Plan, the PPP. The new deadline is August 8. But some are getting caught up in paper processing trap because they applied under the original PPP before the rules were adjusted to allow fishermen to … -
Kodiak has a 10th confirmed COVID-19 according to the local Emergency Operation’s Center. The person is a non-resident and the case is believed to be travel related, said the EOC statement. COVID-19 Banner -
FERRY UPDATE 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2020 The M/V Kennicott is due to arrive from Whittier at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. It is scheduled to depart for Whittier at 9:30 p.m. The M/V Tustumena is set to arrive at 10:45 a.m. on Friday and leave at 5 p.m. The Tusty will be coming and going … -
BREAKING: A measure to extend the deadline for filing for the COVID-19 Payroll Protection Program is on its way to the president’s desk for his signature following a fast approval by both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan’s office reports that President Trump is expected to sign the measure. If … -
BREAKING: Fishermen and other small businesses may get another chance to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program which provides federal loans to help them stay afloat during the COVID 19 pandemic. That information comes from the office of Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan following Tuesday’s deadline for applying for the money. The seiner Jaime Marie … -
You may recall last week we reported that coronavirus was found in China on chopping boards used for European salmon. Many wondered how it might impact Alaska’s market. In a follow-up story this week we look at what one economist calls a bigger hurdle for the industry how the coronavirus is disrupting the logistics …
