Fire ravages Kwik'pak buildings in Emmonak

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Emmonak
Type: Structure fire
On 3/19/16 at approximately 1328 hours, Alaska State Troopers and the Emmonak village public safety officer were notified of a structure fire and smoke from a Kwik'pak Fisheries building in Emmonak. AST and the VPSO arrived on scene to find smoke coming from the windows of a large warehouse. The VPSO started to organize firefighting efforts and AST secured the area and ensured the surrounding buildings were evacuated. Fire suppression efforts on the building were unsuccessful due to failed and inoperable equipment. The fire quickly spread, completely destroying three Kwik'pak Fisheries buildings. The fire continued to spread, destroying two Yukon Marine Manufacturing buildings. The fire continued to burn throughout the evening. No injuries or burns have been reported, and no foul play is suspected. Damage is currently estimated in excess of $3 million.

Icicle's Guhlke added to ASMI board

Here's an announcement today from Gov. Sean Parnell:

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute board of directors

Gov. Parnell appointed Dennis Guhlke and reappointed Kevin Adams and Jack Schultheis to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute board of directors. The board promotes seafood and byproducts harvested in Alaska for sale, and develops market-oriented quality specifications.

Guhlke, of Edmonds, Wash., is the president and CEO of Icicle Seafoods Inc., where he has worked since 1993. He has a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Guhlke is appointed to a large processor seat.

Adams, of Anchorage, has 38 years of experience as a driftnet boat captain in Bristol Bay. He has also worked as a contract employee for the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation and the Bering Sea Fisherman's Association. He is a former vice president of the Great Ruby Fish Co., and the former manager for Adams Enterprises. Adams is appointed to a harvester seat.

Schultheis, of Emmonak, is a general manager for Kwik'pak Fisheries. He has been involved in processing for 37 years, mostly in western Alaska fisheries. Schultheis is appointed to a small processor seat.