The resolution calls on state and federal governments to defend Alaska fisheries from a lawsuit filed by the Washington State-based environmental group, the Wild Fish Conservancy.
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Alaska House passes resolution to protect Southeast Alaska’s troll fisheries from lawsuit
Many of the region’s local governments have passed similar resolutions opposing the lawsuit, including Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan and Sitka.
Wrangell woman recounts how she survived sinking that claimed her boyfriend and parrot
After losing their fishing boat and skiff, the couple had to swim to safety with their dog and parrot. “My coat started to fill with water,” Kelsey Leak said. “I was trying to get it off, and I went underwater.”
‘Surreal’ and then ‘very frightening’: Petersburg residents recount Halloween landslide
There were no injuries from the slide, but it was a close call for some.
Halloween landslide in Petersburg takes out power, phones and internet
As of Monday night, there were no known injuries and no houses were known to be damaged.
Petersburg looks for answers to housing shortage
A quick online search shows two homes for sale in Petersburg and zero rentals. But 15 Airbnbs are available.