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Craig: City
of Craig Becomes State's First Quota Entity Community - The
North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) announced Wednesday
the approval of the first non-profit organization to be named
officially as a Community Quota Entity (CQE), allowing the community
of Craig, Alaska to purchase halibut and sablefish quota shares
(QS) on the open market.
"This is a major step
for our coastal fishing communities," said Governor Frank
Murkowski. "This program will allow the residents of Craig
to catch sablefish in their own waters, and provide an opportunity
for new jobs in a community that has been in dire straits over
the years by the outward migration of IFQs and limited entry
permits." - More...
Thursday - December 09, 2004
Alaska/ National: Commission
releases energy report - Attempting to break the political
stalemate on energy policy, a bipartisan national commission
called Wednesday for incentives to increase energy production,
mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions and better gas mileage
for cars and trucks. - More...
Thursday - December 09, 2004
Northwest: The
Ecology of Fear: Wolves Gone, Wester Ecosystems Suffer -
Research about wolves that began in Yellowstone National Park
has been replicated in an adjacent area, and a growing body of
evidence leads scientists to conclude that this historic predator
may have an ecological impact far more important than realized
in the American West. - More...
Thursday - December 09, 2004
National: New
scam uses money orders as bait - If someone offers to let
you cash their postal money order, keep some of the proceeds
and wire the remainder back to their foreign bank account, don't
take the bait. It's the latest Internet scam. - More...
Thursday - December 09, 2004
National: Local
Gov't. Groups Express Disappointment Over Cable Modem Ruling;
Ruling Could Create Serious Financial Hardships for Nation's
Communities - Local government groups around the nation
on Wednesday expressed their disappointment at the recent decision
by the U.S. Supreme Court that will affect their ability to raise
revenues through cable franchise fees. - More...
Thursday - December 09, 2004
Alaska: State
Announces New E-Travel Initiative - Ray Matiashowski, Commissioner
of the Alaska Department of Administration, announced Wednesday
that the State of Alaska is implementing a new approach to managing
state-funded travel. - More...
Thursday - December 09, 2004
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