Margaret Bauman
Margaret Bauman is a veteran Alaska journalist focused on covering fisheries and environmental issues. Bauman has been writing for The Cordova Times since 2010. You can reach her at fisheriesreporter@gmail.com.
Prince William Sound harvest tops 67M salmon
Commercial harvesters wished they could have had more fishing time at the beginning of the season, but by the end of the year it certainly wasn’t a disaster, said Chelsea Haisman, executive director of Cordova District Fishermen United.
Walker, Gara vie for governor
Four candidates, including an incumbent and a former governor, are now vying to be Alaska’s next governor in an election in which the winner will be chosen by ranked choice voting.
Prince William Sound humpy harvest is 3rd largest of decade
"The highlight of this season has been the wild stocks returning stronger than anticipated, given the uncertainty about spawning success from the 2019 parent year that was assumed to be negatively impacted by drought conditions," said Heather Scannell.
11 new virus cases in Copper River Census Area
Rapid spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Alaska, with 2,323 new cases from Aug. 20-25 confirmed by state health officials.
Humpy surge boosts Prince William Sound harvest to 54.3M
Pink salmon harvests year-to-date are up by 40-41% in Prince William Sound and Southeast Alaska compared to 2019, a welcome boon for both seiners and bears in those regions.
Final action set for BSAI P-cod trawl catcher plan
Final action on a Bering Sea/Aleutian Island Pacific cod trawl catcher vessel plan that may including quota share allocations to harvesters and processors is on the agenda for the fall meeting of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Federal judge axes ConocoPhillips project
A federal judge has axed ConocoPhillips's proposed oil and gas project in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, citing environmental impact issues related to the Bureau of Land Management’s approval process.
Serving baby food with Alaska Native values
"We are all in this together," said Zoi Maroudas, whose Bambino’s Baby Food entrees include salmon and halibut.
Many hands help with rescue of tiny sea otter pup
A tiny sea otter pup found stranded on a remote beach in Seldovia is now a patient at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, under 24-hour care.
Salmonfest 2021 sells out again, with new amenities for fans
Salmonfest 2021, with over 60 bands, entertained a sold-out crowd at Ninilchik.
