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King salmon’s disappearance has changed the Kenai River, but a soaring sockeye run is keeping it in business

9 Aug 2025
Kenai River, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States
The traditional king salmon fishery on the Kenai River has collapsed for a third straight year, but unprecedented sockeye runs have buoyed local guides, processors and businesses—while also creating new infrastructure and sustainability challenges.
Anchorage Daily News
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