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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Sitka

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Alaska Native artists decry Etsy's fur ban as discriminatory

Indigenous artisans in Alaska fear Etsy's August 11 fur ban will gut their livelihoods on the popular marketplace. Traditional crafts using seal, fox and beaver furs—central to Native culture—face extinction online. Artists like Cheyenne Nelson say it ignores respectful harvesting practices.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Alaska Salmon Harvest Forecast Drops to 126 Million Amid Sharp Decline

Alaska's commercial salmon fishermen face a projected harvest of 126 million fish in 2026, a steep 36% plunge from last year's record haul. State biologists blame weaker pink salmon runs, threatening the livelihoods of thousands in coastal communities from Bristol Bay to Southeast. The forecast underscores the fishing industry's volatility in the Last Frontier.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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