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Ice-free year-round, port and dock facilities in Seward are operational 365 days a year with a range of marine services available, immediate access to state highway and railroad systems, and Ted Stevens International Airport just a few hours away. 

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Brian and Lisa Gabriel hope the new administrative district will improve management of their setnet fishery. Photo courtesy of Lisa Gabriel

Sorting out the new administrative district in Cook Inlet

Paul Molyneaux

Looming Login.gov requirements are stirring concern in Alaska's commercial fishing industry. Shutterstock photo.

Federal cybersecurity mandate stirs concern in Alaska fishing industry

Wesley Loy

Seiners are still waiting for the pinks to show in Prince William Sound. Some surges have buoyed hopes, but people involved report that skippers and boat owners are already talking about the possibility of disaster relief. Photo courtesy of Henry Bell

Pink salmon surge offers late hope for Prince William Sound seiners

Paul Molyneaux

Patrick Weber returns to Coastal Villages to lead crab and longline sales. Photo courtesy of Coastal Village Region Fund

Coastal Villages brings back industry veteran for crab, longline sales

NF Staff

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