Aleutians

Strong earthquake jolts Aleutian Islands

Seismologists say a strong earthquake has jolted Alaska's sparsely populated western Aleutian islands.

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COMMERICAL FISHING

US seafood catch reaches 17-year high

The U.S. seafood catch reached a 17-year high in 2011, with all regions of the country showing increases in both the volume and value of their harvests. Alaska led all states in catch volume.
AVIATION INDUSTRY

Era resumes limited flights following weekend shutdown

Era Aviation resumed some flights Monday after grounding its entire fleet for the first time over the weekend when a federal investigation showed cockpit voice recorders were out of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration rules.
MARINE WILDLIFE

Review questions science in federal plan to protect sea lions

Three independent reviewers are questioning the science behind a federal decision to restrict commercial fishing to protect endangered Steller sea lions in Alaska's Aleutian Islands.
VOLCANOES

Earthquake clusters detected at remote Aleutian volcano

Seismologists say a cluster of earthquakes has been detected at a remote volcano in Alaska's western Aleutian Islands that hasn't erupted in the past century.
FAIRBANKS

Documentary looks at suicide among Alaska Natives

"In a landscape as dramatic as its stories, Alaska Native people face staggering suicide rates, yet remain determined to heal and thrive." So begins the description of "We Breathe Again," a documentary film in progress on Kickstarter.com, an Internet funding platform for creative projects.
VOLCANOES

Cleveland Volcano erupts, releases small ash cloud

There has been a small eruption from a remote Alaska volcano.
EARTHQUAKES

Moderate quake hits Alaska's Aleutian Islands

A moderate earthquake was recorded Friday morning off Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands. The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says there were no immediate reports of it being felt or of damage.
SOUTHEAST

Ferry system seeks comment on 2013 summer schedule

The Alaska Marine Highway System announced Wednesday it has posted next year's proposed summer season on its website for review.
AVIATION INDUSTRY

Grant to provide King Salmon service when PenAir leaves

Another airline is stepping in to provide air taxi service to the village of King Salmon in Southwest Alaska.
ALASKA FISHING

Lack of king salmon leads to more restrictions

The Chignik River drainage sport fishery was restricted Sunday to catch-and-release for kings 20 inches and over. Catch-and-release is also the name of the game for marine waters in Cook Inlet.