Washington watch

We told you last month an Alaska seafood industry roundtable featuring Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was planned for today in Washington, D.C.

Well, the roundtable indeed was held, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski just posted about it on Facebook.

Washington watch

An "Alaska seafood industry roundtable" is planned for Sept. 9 in Washington, D.C.

We understand U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan's office is organizing the event, which will involve Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Alaska's seafood industry has faced headwinds in recent years, including tough market conditions.

President Trump is implementing a sweeping executive order titled Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness, while also downsizing the National Marine Fisheries Service, the main science and regulatory agency for the nation's ocean fisheries.