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Fisheries
Governor calls special session after legislature fails to pass budget
A minute past midnight, Walker called for legislators to return to Juneau on Monday.
Coast Guard rescues two from foundering troller Rosalyn
The Coast Guard says seas in the area were 8 to 12 feet and winds were blowing at 40 knots.
What compels salmon to return home? Scientists say it may be social
A pair of scientists studying salmon and steelhead are investigating if there’s something social about the fish’s uncanny navigation back to their home streams.
Without insurance, skippers can be on the hook for medical bills
There are some exceptions; generally, a captain won’t be held liable if the crew member exhibits “willful misbehavior” – drinking heavily, for example – or if the worker conceals a pre-existing condition, like a back injury from a previous job. But one Dillingham attorney says there have been many odd cases that may strike fear in boat owners.
Sealaska invests in Seattle fish processing plant
Southeast Alaska’s regional Native corporation is back in the seafood business. Sealaska announced the purchase of a minority share of a Seattle processing plant Monday.