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West Coast & Pacific

Some 3,700 crab pots were replaced and patched by volunteers so crabbers could get in the water for dump day. Organizers thanked all the volunteers and donations given in support of crabbers who lost gear in the Ilwaco Landing dock fire. Amy Sharp photo.

Fishing families strong in the wake of Ilwaco fire

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Chinook salmon. California Department of Fish and Wildlife photo/G. Ghrist.

California salmon disaster funding falls far short, say fishing advocates

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Mike McGowan and Steve Schwartz off-load California king salmon at Fisherman's Wharf. Dennis Whitaker/Golden State Salmon Association photo

US Government grants $21 million relief for California salmon closure

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Calif. to get $20.6M in U.S. salmon disaster aid; Ore. getting $7M

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Calif. governor vows to fast track dam removal

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Groups threaten Lower Columbia hatchery lawsuit

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NOAA: Hatcheries provide more salmon for killer whales

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The 88-foot Bay Islander going back in the water at Fred Wahl Marine Construction after more than five months of extensive modifications. Fred Wahl Marine Construction photo.

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The Bay Islander gets a wheelhouse makeover

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Eureka, CA, USA - Nov 28, 2020: Crab traps loaded aboard a fishing boat in preparation for the Dungeness crab season. Photo by Chris Haden on Shutterstock

Commentary: Calif. crabbers face increasing obstacles

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Crabber thankful for donations, volunteers after Wash. fire

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Norfolk, VA / USA: September 28, 2014: U. S. Coast Guard Safe Boat Defender Patrol Boat in the Norfolk Port. Photo by ThePhotoFab on Shutterstock

Distress call transforms USCG drill off Wash.

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