Southeast fishermen fear unprecedented closure of king salmon fishery

Plus: Alaska education board to seek public input on barring transgender girls from girls’ sports ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Today's sponsor: [Today's Sponsor: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Friday, June 9. In today's newsletter: - State officials are [scrambling to open a king salmon fishery]( in Southeast Alaska after it was effectively closed by a federal judge — but damage has already been done. - The Alaska Board of Education has advanced [proposed regulations that would bar transgender girls]( from participating in girls’ high school sports to a public comment period. - The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advanced a bill this week establishing a federal “truth and healing” commission to [examine Indian boarding school policies](. Summer has hit full stride with plenty of festivals and gatherings going on across the state. Head out to Colony Days this weekend in Palmer, or stay in Anchorage and enjoy movies, festivals, and the kickoff of a popular fishing derby. Find a rundown of things to do this weekend [here](. Anchorage weather It's partly sunny today with a chance for isolated rain showers and a high of 64 degrees. There's a southeast wind today of 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Rain showers are likely on Saturday, while Sunday is forecast to be partly sunny. Daytime temperatures will be in the low 60s this weekend. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [‘It’ll be a disaster’: Southeast Alaska fishermen fear looming closure of king salmon fishery →]( Fishermen and communities across Southeast Alaska are facing what could be an unprecedented full shutdown of this year’s chinook trolling season. The closure would be economically devastating, according to many in the region who rely on king salmon for a large share of their annual income. • Related: [A conservation group’s lawsuit already closed an iconic Alaska fishery. Now, it’s pushing for Endangered Species Act protections for king salmon.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Alaska education board to seek public input on barring transgender girls from girls’ sports →]( Alaskans will have until late July to weigh in on a proposed state regulation that would bar transgender girls from competing on girls’ high school sports teams. The state education board has already signaled its support for the change. [Trump described Pentagon ‘plan of attack’ and shared classified military map, indictment says →]( The indictment paints a damning portrait of Trump’s treatment of sensitive information, accusing him of willfully defying Justice Department demands to return documents, enlisting aides in his efforts to hide the records and even telling his lawyers that he wanted to defy a subpoena for the materials stored in his estate. • Related: [Here are the charges against Trump and what they mean]( [U.S. Senate panel renews effort to establish federal Indian boarding school commission →]( The commission would investigate and document the impact of Indian boarding school policies and put forward recommendations for healing. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is the legislation's only Republican co-sponsor so far. [This Anchorage swimmer is on a quest to complete the grueling open water triple crown →]( After finishing the 20 Bridges swim in Manhattan, Alaskan Jordan Iverson next plans to swim the Catalina Channel in California and the English Channel to complete the three-swim challenge. [Dining review: Offering flavorful fuel for your weekend adventure, Birch & Alder is worth the drive →]( The Birch & Alder eatery in Indian along the Seward Highway features rustic breakfasts, refined sandwiches, baked goods and house-made bagels. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [2 women found dead near Trapper Creek were murdered, troopers say →]( [Body of Sitka fishing captain recovered 11 days after charter boat sinking →]( [Utah man sues Alaska State Troopers for allegedly rescinding job offer after learning his HIV status →]( [Trump can still run for president after being indicted twice →]( [Recipe: Riffing on a classic French tarte Tatin generates buttery, caramelized sweet and savory options →]( [Alaska Gov. Dunleavy names new director for Alaska’s D.C. office →]( The ADN relies on readers like you. [Get digital access to the ADN for as low as $1.99 for the first month]( and help us cover the news that matters most here in Alaska. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States