Fish Factor: Huge haul, high prices for Alaska salmon catch

Alaska's salmon catch has blown past pre-season predictions and there is still a lot of fishing left to go. The 2010 statewide harvest was pegged at 137 million salmon, down by 15 percent from last year due to anticipated low returns of pinks.

MBARI Studies Monterey Bay Oil Leak Potential

MBARI researchers sent an autonomous underwater vehicle down to the wreck of the S.S. Montebello in an effort to assess the condition of the oil tanker. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute - Autonomous underwater vehicle - Montebello - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Petroleum

Local produce is piling up

The Alaska State Fair is running full steam. It's the first day of September ; Labor Day is fast approaching, and the produce is piling up.

Alaska salmon haul a surprise

Alaska's salmon catch has blown past pre-season predictions and there is still a lot of fishing left to go.

Can you hear me now? Verizon talks of competing in Alaska

FAIRBANKS — Verizon plans to enter the communications business in Alaska. The company is seeking approval to acquire a license for the 700 megahertz spectrum in Alaska, which it already holds in mo...