So Canada is anxious for a deal, with deep cuts in the Alaskans' catch.
The odd thing, in the view of many Alaskans, is that the house in question is nothing special.
The irony, of course, is that Alaskans see themselves as rugged pioneers standing up to a harsh environment.
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Mitchell said Alaskans refer to Stevens as "Uncle Ted, " but it's not because they find him warm and cuddly.
Meanwhile this summer many British Columbian fishermen will be tied up at the dock while Alaskans scoop up coho.
"I hope our legacy is that we put Alaskans' interests first, " Palin said.
Alaskans kept telling me that Alaskans vote for the person, not the party.
The unemployment rate for Alaskans 16-24 years old was over 15% in 2011.
It's a contrast Alaskans like, and now the question is: will the same effect work on the national stage?
And Alaskans are going through a period of introspection about politics and energy interests, on which the state has thrived.
Many Alaskans enjoy being disconnected from the Lower Forty-eight, which is sometimes referred to as if it were a foreign country.
According to the poll commissioned by Defenders of Wildlife in November, 56 percent of Alaskans oppose the same-day-air hunting of wolves.
Mark Begich called it "bad news for Alaskans and small business owners" who he said need timely delivery to rural areas.
Juneau Democrat Kim Elton summed up the sentiment, saying, Alaskans aren't just going to kiss the pinkie ring of the oil industry.
He took with him 10 pounds of rice, a .22-calibre rifle, some ammunition, no compass, and, to hear Alaskans tell it, very little common sense.
The first is that Alaskans seem increasingly picky about their shipborne guests.
Many Alaskans revel in the biting air and the pure white of the winter landscape, not to mention the skiing, ice-climbing and snow machine-riding.
While snow is nothing new to Alaskans, this year's record haul in Anchorage is notable given that the average seasonal snowfall is 74.5 inches.
You know, the recent high oil prices have been tough on Alaskans' pocketbooks because, of course, just like everyone else, we have to drive and heat homes.
The future of the Cook Inlet belugas is caught between the competing, and sometimes conflicting, interests of environmentalists, conservation scientists, native Alaskans and economic developers.
Alaskans generally support Palin's program, and they like how she's tried to press the oil companies to share more of the wealth with the state.
He's telling Alaskans, who have a deep reservoir of affection for him - they call him Uncle Ted - you know, he's telling them, watch the trials.
The truth is that the meteoric rise of a small town mayor onto the national scene is as stunning to Alaskans as the rest of the nation.
The panel veered a little from Mr Murkowski's wishes for it by toying with the idea of a state income tax (Alaskans pay no such tax at present).
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One group of supporters organized, calling themselves Alaskans for Reform.
Two years after 58 percent of Alaskans voted to ban same-day air hunting of wolves, the state legislature has introduced a bill that would allow for federally condoned airborne wolf control.
Earlier this year, when Palin signed off on a contract for a Canadian company to construct a gas line linking Alaska with the lower 48, she earned accolades from Alaskans who favor the development of natural resources.
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