Alaska Board of Fisheries Chairman Karl Johnstone resigned Tuesday after Gov. Bill Walker said he wouldn’t submit his name to the legislature for reappointment.
Fisheries
Strong king numbers outside Sitka boost winter troll catch
Southeast Alaska king salmon trollers are having a strong winter season, thanks to good catches on the outer coast outside of Sitka.
Cotten nominated as Fish and Game commish
Former House speaker and former North Pacific Fisheries Management Council member Sam Cotten was only candidate interviewed.
Swanton appointed deputy commissioner of Fish and Game
Charles Swanton will lead the department on Pacific salmon issues.
Aleutian Islands nominated as National Marine Sanctuary
The waters around the Aleutian Islands support a dizzying range of wildlife — and major industries right along with it. Right now, the government’s job is to help find a balance.
Major investor backs out of Tulsequah Chief Mine project
Chieftain Metals Corp. says it will use a bridge loan to repay a $10 million advance from Denver-based Royal Gold.