Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP)killed two people in Southeast in 2010 and dozens more have fallen ill over the recorded history of the state.
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Closing after 65 years, Brenner women look to the future
The doors of one of the oldest family-owned stores in Sitka closed last month.
PSP: With new lab, STA takes a gamble on shellfish testing
Despite the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning — or PSP — Southeast Alaska has a robust dive fishery that includes geoduck clams.
DOT considers cutting Sitka Airport hours
The state Department of Transportation has told city officials that budget cuts may mean shorter hours for Sitka’s Rocky Gutierrez Airport.
First two VPSOs graduate from firearm training
Two Village Public Safety Officers graduated from firearm training on Friday, becoming the first officers in the 40-year history of the program to be armed.
Bill seeks to legalize fish and game donations
Eight legislators introduced a bill that would allow Alaskans to donate sport- and subsistence-harvested fish and game to non-profit meal programs.