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Sitka processor ‘reaps’ benefits of federal energy assistance program

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 26, 2024 | Local News, Syndicated

Seafood Producer's Cooperative in Sitka is capitalizing on an energy assistance program (REAP) offered by the US Dept. of Agriculture. In a recent meeting of the Sitka Chamber of Commerce, coop vice-president Stephen Rhoads explained how other businesses could benefit from the program. Read More

Grassroots meets high finance in Sitka Community Boatyard proposal

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 18, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

The board of Sitka’s industrial park has determined that a grassroots proposal by the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust for a new marine haulout facility is worth pursuing further -- but wants to hammer out a few details before sending the deal to the assembly. Read More

Fishermen’s network creates map of ocean floor to reduce bycatch

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 7, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association is nearing completion of a bathymetric database to help fishermen in the Fishery Conservation Network (FCN) meet quota and reduce bycatch. Read More

Birthday Boat

by Brielle Schaeffer/KCAW | Oct 16, 2015 | The CorvidEYE

Stephen Rhoads had a big surprise on his 40th birthday this week when he found his boat was decked out with hearts, banners and balloons in Eliason Harbor. Read More