ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 6, 2026 — The Aleutians East Borough, the Native Village of Unga, Area M Seiners Association, and Concerned Area M Fishermen on Friday, April 3, filed suit in Alaska Superior Court against the State of Alaska Board of Fisheries, seeking to void fishing regulations adopted at the Board's February 2026 Alaska Peninsula finfish meeting.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Alaska Board of Fisheries Area M & Area L Finfish Meeting
The Alaska Board of Fisheries is meeting this week to consider proposals to revise regulations for Chignik and Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands finfish, including salmon, at the Egan Center in Anchorage. The meeting is also broadcast live here. The Aleutians East Borough is actively advocating for proposals that enhance our fisheries and against further restrictions on our local fishermen.
Below are some photos from the meeting that is expected to run through Wednesday February 25th.
Public at the Alaska Board of Fisheries Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands/Chignik finfish meeting.
The Alaska Board of Fisheries.
Steve Reifenstuhl testifying to the Board of Fish.
Kids working in the Egan Center Hallway.
Aleutians East Borough Mayor Osterback testifying to the Board.
AEB Fishery Analyst Charlotte Levy answering Board questions.
Hazel Yatchmeneff testifying to the Board seated with Grandma Ruth Hoblet.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Notice to Aleutians East Borough Fishermen and Residents
The Aleutians East Borough is considering providing per diem payments for fishermen and residents who are traveling to Anchorage for the February 18-24 Board of Fisheries Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands/Chignik Finfish meeting at the Egan Center.
A special AEB Fish News outlining an application process is attached here.
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