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Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire                                 The derelict tug Lumberman is scheduled for disposal by at-sea scuttling in mid-October, said Juneau harbormaster Matt Creswell, Sept. 9, 2020.

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Derelict tugboat slated for mid-October sinking

The vessel will be dragged into the Gulf and scuttled.

Members from Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro stand in formation on the back of the cutter, July 24, 2020. The cutter’s hull day, July 24, correlates with its hull number, 724. (Courtesy photo / U.S. Coast Guard)

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Cutter Douglas Munro celebrates Hull Day at sea

USCG WHEC-724 represented on their day — July 24.

Monkey boats and sailboats: Bringing a Bristol Bay relic back to life

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Monkey boats and sailboats: Bringing a Bristol Bay relic back to life

They were looking for a boat with history. They found it.

Jeff Lund attempts to hook a golden trout in Wyoming during a recent trip. “Yes, [I] traveled to fish during the pandemic,” Lund said. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

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Yes, I traveled to fish during the pandemic

Don’t mistake the tone of this, I am not making light of traveling during a pandemic.

Opinion: The salmon way is worth fighting for

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Opinion: The salmon way is worth fighting for

Alaska is our country’s last salmon state.

Thomas Thornton, dean of Arts and Science at University of Alaska Southeast, gives a lecture about the state and nontangible benefits of Alaska’s herring egg trade at the Sealaska Heritage Institute, Nov. 26, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Herring egg gathering in Southeast Alaska hangs on despite commercial fishing

The social benefits of herring eggs are under fire.

These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business

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These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business

They want to hook fish and customers.

King fishing on for Southeast anglers

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King fishing on for Southeast anglers

The bite is on.

This tentacled treat is about to hit the market in Southeast

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This tentacled treat is about to hit the market in Southeast

It’s a little smoky and a little salty.

Salmon Derby dates set

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Salmon Derby dates set

Get ready to chase those salmon.

‘Mystery of ocean survival’: Experts trying to figure out why salmon are dying at sea

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‘Mystery of ocean survival’: Experts trying to figure out why salmon are dying at sea

Projections for king salmon are low once again.

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

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Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

They’ve gotten support in Sitka and Juneau.

Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Fish & Game, speaks in front of the House Fisheries Committee at the Capitol on Thursday, March 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Fish and Game appointee looks for more state, not federal, control over fisheries

The importance of fishing and hunting isn’t lost on Alaskans or lawmakers.

In this July 2018 file photo, Seine boats wait in line to set their nets at Amalga Harbor. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

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Governor proposes redirecting money from fishing communities to state

Juneau could lose out on $400,000 annually.

Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

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Tribe takes state to court in attempt to protect herring

They also took to the streets Tuesday.

Opinion: Alaska needs Ruffner on the Board of Fisheries

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Opinion: Alaska needs Ruffner on the Board of Fisheries

He’s been key to sustaining a neutral and balanced board.

Alan Thomas Soltys-Gray fishes for salmon. (Courtesy Photo | Tony Soltys)

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Fly fishing classes coming up

Learn a new hobby.

A hunter’s guide to making the most out of life

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A hunter’s guide to making the most out of life

I am living two lives and life is going twice as fast.

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Commercial fishing couple sentenced to year in prison for tax evasion

A Southeast Alaska husband and wife were sentenced to a year in prison for not paying taxes.

Roger Castillo watches as a coho salmon he caught leaps he fishes at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has increased the limit to 12 coho salmon in the designated saltwater hatchery sport harvest area due to the large number of returning hatchery coho salmon in excess of broodstock needs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Fish Everywhere’: Cohos stream in at DIPAC hatchery

The coho return to Juneau has been outstanding this year.