McDowell Group Releases New Economic Report

The Economic Impact of the Seafood Industry in Southcentral Alaska Read or download the report here. (UPDATED: June 23, 2015 Please note the report has been revised with a few updated photos and text.”  See page 17.)   PRESS RELEASE For Further Information...

Robert Mumford appointed to Board of Fisheries

Mumford tapped for Board of Fisheries By DJ Summers, Alaska Journal of Commerce Published: 2015.05.20 03:48 PM Gov. Bill Walker’s office announced on May 20 that Robert Mumford has been appointed to the vacant seat on the Alaska Board of Fisheries. “I am pleased to...

Time for Kenai-area community to cut its ties with KRSA

Alaska Journal of Commerce GUEST COMMENTARY: Time for Kenai-area community to cut its ties with KRSA By Dwight Kramer Published: 2015.04.22 02:25 PM Last weekend the Alaska Legislature voted against the confirmation of Soldotna resident Robert Ruffner for a seat on...

AJOC EDITORIAL: Legislature votes for factions over fish

Alaska Journal of Commerce AJOC EDITORIAL: Legislature votes for factions over fish By Andrew Jensen, Managing Editor Published: 2015.04.22 02:25 PM The mantra “Fish come first” has been exposed as nothing more than a fish tale. Gov. Bill Walker’s second crack at a...

Legislating fishery management?

Currently in the Alaska State Legislature a bill titled “An Act providing priority to personal use fisheries when fishing restrictions are implemented to achieve a management goal” is currently in committee(s) as Senate Bill 42 and House Bill 110....