Anna Laffrey. “Board of Fisheries Talks Chinook Allocation.” Ketchikan Daily News. February 6, 2025. The Ted Ferry Civic Center buzzed around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday as Alaska Board of Fisheries Member Tom Carpenter called a 25-minute break in the ninth day of the Board’s 13-day Southeast Alaska/Yakutat finfish and shellfish regulatory meeting. Carpenter stood down… Continue reading Board of Fisheries Talks Chinook Allocation
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Fish Groups Debate Chinook Proposals
Anna Laffrey. “Fish Groups Debate Chinook Proposals.” Sitka Sentinel. February 6, 2025. The Ted Ferry Civic Center buzzed around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday as Alaska Board of Fisheries Member Tom Carpenter called a 25-minute break in the ninth day of the Board’s 13-day Southeast Alaska/Yakutat finfish and shellfish regulatory meeting. This morning, the Board began its… Continue reading Fish Groups Debate Chinook Proposals
Board of Fisheries Chinook Negotiations Begin
Source: Anna Laffrey. “Board of Fisheries Chinook Negotiations Begin.” Ketchikan Daily News, February, 5, 2025. Southeast Alaska fishermen filled the Ted Ferry Civic Center in Ketchikan on Tuesday to ask the seven-member Alaska Board of Fisheries to grant them opportunities in state-managed fisheries for all “finfish” species, namely chinook salmon and herring, that sustain communities,… Continue reading Board of Fisheries Chinook Negotiations Begin
Fifty-Six Runners Ran Like It Was 1776
Scott Bowlen. “Fifty-Six Runners Ran Like It Was 1776.” Ketchikan Daily News, July 7, 2023. Fifty-six runners from across the nation gathered near Madison Lumber and Hardware on the fine morning of July 4, 2023. They ranged in age from 64 years to 4 years, hailing from places such as New London, Connecticut; Bartow, Florida;… Continue reading Fifty-Six Runners Ran Like It Was 1776
Ketchikan Looks to Non-Cruise Visitors to Boost Business in Upcoming Season
People want to come to Alaska, it is the trip of a lifetime. September is the fall silver salmon run and self-guided anglers are crazy about our cohos — after all, Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world,” said Nadra Angerman.
Make staying in Alaska this summer an endless adventure with deals on guided trips, lodging and boat rentals
Scott McMurren. “Make staying in Alaska this summer an endless adventure with deals on guided trips, lodging and RV rentals.” Anchorage Daily News. June 20, 2020. Have you picked out your great Alaska adventure yet? I’ve covered some stand-out staycations in the last few weeks, but there are more offers that keep popping up. Literally… Continue reading Make staying in Alaska this summer an endless adventure with deals on guided trips, lodging and boat rentals
McKinley Angerman Kellogg Received Bachelor’s Degree, Accepts Position with Chinook Shores Lodge
Caleb Vierkant. “McKinley Angerman Kellogg received bachelor’s degree, accepts position with Chinook Shores Lodge.” Wrangell Sentinel, April 18, 2019. McKinley Angerman Kellogg, granddaughter of Wrangell residents Dick and Barbara Angerman, has recently earned her bachelor’s degree and has also accepted a management position with Chinook Shores Lodge in Ketchikan. Kellogg received her degree on March… Continue reading McKinley Angerman Kellogg Received Bachelor’s Degree, Accepts Position with Chinook Shores Lodge
King Salmon Sport Fishery Underway
Billy Singleton. “King Salmon Sport Fishery Underway.” Ketchikan Daily News. June 30, 2018 Following low forecasts for wild king salmon returns to Southeast Alaska rivers, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in March announced that all the inside waters of Southeast Alaska would be closed to retaining kings while sport fishing from April 1… Continue reading King Salmon Sport Fishery Underway
Chinook Shores Lodge Adding Four New 21′ Silver Streak Boats
Mary Kaufman. “Chinook Shores Lodge Adding Four New 21′ Silver Strak Boats.” SitNews. February 23, 2016 Entering its 11th fishing season, Chinook Shores Lodge will be adding four 21′ Silver Streak boats to its unguided and bare boat fleet. Chinook Shores Lodge, an Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters and self-guided fishing, is located… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Adding Four New 21′ Silver Streak Boats
For visitors angling for a longer stay, Ketchikan has a lot to offer
By Scott McMurren, Alaska News Dispatch I’ve visited Ketchikan many times. Since Ketchikan is a cruise port, I’m more familiar with the popular activities for cruisers: flightseeing, zipline tours, kayaking and downtown shopping. But it’s just a 15-minute drive north of Ketchikan to Clover Pass. There are several lodges that cater to a different sort… Continue reading For visitors angling for a longer stay, Ketchikan has a lot to offer