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A trawl vessel sits docked on Kodiak Island in 2024. Photo courtesy of Nathaniel Herz / Northern Journal

Trawl supporters counter growing anti-industry messaging in Alaska elections

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NOAA Fisheries’ Eugenio Piñeiro Soler will deliver an update at the 2026 ComFish Alaska forum in Kodiak. Photo courtesy of ComFish Alaska Facebook

Head of NOAA Fisheries to address ComFish 2026 in Kodiak

Margaret Bauman

Aerial drone perspective of commercial fishing vessels docked at Montauk Harbor's pier. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

New York lawmaker pushes upfront fuel tax break for fishing fleet

NF Staff

Safety at sea. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Oregon Sea Grant rolls out first aid training for fishermen

NF Staff

Johansen, the new owner of Jonesport Shipyard, has already more than doubled the boat storage capacity and upgraded the store and shop. He plans to serve the local fleet and attract boats from other nearby ports. Photo courtesy of Molyneaux

Keeping the Jonesport waterfront working

Paul Molyneaux

Fishing vessels docked at St. Paul Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska. The city prepares to welcome hundreds of fishermen and industry members as ComFish Alaska returns to the Kodiak Marketplace. Photo: Mystic Stock Photography / Shutterstock.com

ComFish Alaska scheduled for April 16-18

NF Staff

Tanker and articulated tug and barge at the Petroleum, oils and Lubricants Terminal 2 delivering fuel on Dec. 10, 2025. Photo courtesy of Matt Hage / Port of Alaska

Modernization of Don Young Port of Alaska underway

Margaret Bauman

Gas and diesel prices on the rise across all U.S. working waterfronts. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Fuel costs squeeze US fleets as Dungie season ends on a low note

Carli Stewart

Brian Robbins accepted the Maine Fishermen’s Forum Distinguished Service Award with a speech at the Saturday banquet dinner. Photo courtesy of MFF

“I got lucky”: Brian Robbins reflects on a life in fisheries journalism

Carli Stewart

F/V Carl & Co from Long Island, Maine, makes its appearance in Gloucester for the 2026 NGOM scallop season. Photo courtesy of Carli Stewart

NGOM scallopers brace for lower quota as 2026 season reopens

Carli Stewart

Commercial fishing boats in Yaquina Bay Harbor with crab pots on deck. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Oregon ballot measure could reshape fishing, farming

NF Staff