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November 5, 2026

Washington crab fishermen challenge GPS vessel tracking in court

A commercial salmon fishing vessel in Kodiak, Alaska, where salmon management faces a potential legal challenge from the Wild Fish Conservancy. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

November 5, 2026

Conservation group threatens lawsuit over Alaska salmon fisheries

Purse seine vessel. Photo courtesy of Doug Stewart

November 9, 2026

Willapa Bay chum harvest hits five-year high despite early closure

Coast Guard rescued five crew members from the 58-foot Oracle after it ran aground near False Pass. Photo courtesy Buck Laukitis

November 3, 2026

Five rescued after fishing vessel runs aground in Southwest Alaska

Ronzo Weathers, Billy Rich, Donovan Day, and Gary Blood salmon seining in Prince William Sound. Photo Crew Shot submitted by Billy Rich

November 6, 2026

Alaska salmon harvest falls 49%, but value rises to $648 million

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