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Kokanee news

Local and regional news coverage about the Lake Sammamish kokanee population.

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An adult kokanee salmon swims toward its spawning ground on Ebright Creek in the Lake Sammamish watershed.

Biologists report the strongest return of Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon in 10 years

November 26, 2024

2024 saw some good news for Pacific Northwest salmon
November 29, 2024
Kokanee salmon returning to King County, most in nearly a decade
November 26, 2024
Seattle fish research could shake up global tire industry
May 10, 2022
VIDEO: Last offspring of kokanee salmon return from Orcas Island
March 02, 2022
King County, Snoqualmie Tribe, partners continue efforts to restore Kokanee population
January 22, 2022
Researchers track "mysterious" kokanee salmon in region
June 17, 2021
VIDEO: Glenwood Springs Kokanee Transfer
September 01, 2020
VIDEO: Uniquely Issaquah - Saving the Lake Sammamish Kokanee
September 01, 2020
Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan. 18
January 14, 2020
Genetically rare salmon fly to Orcas Island to preserve species
October 18, 2019
Kokanee salmon released in Lake Sammamish for the first time in 2 years
October 09, 2019
State investing $25 million to remove culverts for salmon migration
July 31, 2019