No injuries were reported in the accident, but damage to the pier was estimated at over $2 million dollars.
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NOAA says revised analysis could allow Southeast king salmon troll fishing, despite ruling
If successful, Southeast trollers might be able to harvest king salmon this summer – if not on the traditional date of July 1, then possibly in August.
Troopers identify victims, recover 2 more bodies from Sitka charter boat sinking
One passenger and the boat’s captain have yet to be found.
Justice Department will appeal court order forcing Southeast Alaska troll fishery closure
The notice to appeal was submitted on May 23 on behalf of the Department of Commerce and the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Coast Guard suspends search for remaining victims of charter boat accident near Sitka
The loss of five people is the worst maritime tragedy in the area since a chartered float plane went down en route from Sitka to Warm Springs Bay in 2004.
Gray whales find haven in Sitka Sound
Sitka has always been home to charismatic megafauna like humpbacks and Steller’s sea lions, but over the past few years, a new marine all-star has emerged.