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Kenai asks governor to declare Upper Cook Inlet East Side set‑net fishery an economic disaster after an estimated 82% revenue loss
Summary
Council adopted a resolution requesting the governor designate the Upper Cook Inlet East Side set‑net fishery as impacted by economic disaster following testimony that ex‑vessel value fell about 82% in 2025; the council cited fishermen's livelihoods and prior disaster distributions that have aided the community.
The Kenai City Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution asking the governor to designate the Upper Cook Inlet east‑side set‑net fishery as an area affected by an economic disaster, following testimony that the 2025 ex‑vessel value for the fishery fell by approximately 82%.
Lisa Gabriel, director at the Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association, called into the…
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