Kirkland Chamber

Kirkland Chamber of Commerce celebrated 105 years with their Annual Gala, held on Saturday, April 20th at The Westin, Bellevue. Our party of the year celebrated a “Come Glow With Us”

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Kristian Uri
Derelict Crab Pots

Fishermen’s Finest, Inc. (FFI) recognizes our responsibility as good stewards of the North Pacific fisheries resources and our unique ability to further National and Global goals of removing derelict fishing gear and marine debris from our environment. As part of this recognition, FFI launched a Derelict Crab Pot Removal Program in 2023.

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Kristian Uri
Flounder Sandwich Popeyes

Popeyes has reintroduced the beloved Flounder Fish Sandwich just in time for Lent, showcasing top-quality Alaska flounder, marinated in Popeyes' signature Louisiana herbs and spices, then coated in a southern-style crispy batter, fried to perfection until golden brown, and served on a buttery brioche bun alongside barrel-cured pickles and tartar sauce.

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Kristian Uri
Lunar New Year 2024

This year, the Year of the Dragon commences on February 10, and billions across the globe will celebrate it on the evening of the second new moon after the winter solstice. Read about Fishermen’s Finest Lunar New Year celebration.

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Kristian Uri
WASA - Wild Alaska Sole

WASA wants the world to know about Wild Alaska Sole — Seattle, WA – January 25, 2024 — The major producers of Alaska flatfish have announced the formation of a new non-profit marketing organization, the Wild Alaska Sole Association (WASA), to increase the awareness, appreciation, and value of Wild Alaska Sole in domestic and international markets.

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5 years Renie Martinez

On Friday, January 12, 2024, Ms. Park was aboard AMERICA’S FINEST at Terminal 91/Port of Seattle to recognize Renie Martinez for more than five years of service to Fishermen’s Finest.

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The VanderPol Decade

On Thursday, January 4th, Ms. Park recognized Captain Darrin VanderPol for 10 years of service at her annual Captain/Mates meeting at Fishermen’s Finest’s Kirkland Headquarters.

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88th Kirkland Awards

The Kirkland Chamber of Commerce held its 88th Annual Awards Luncheon on December 7, 2023, at the beautiful Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa. The event, sponsored by Evergreen Health, The Port of Seattle, Google, and Waste Management was in honor of those who have given back to our community.

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Israel Villagomez since 2001

I am very grateful for the opportunities the company has awarded me and my family throughout the years -- I want to say thank you to Ms. Park -- the last 22 years have been amazing and I look forward to many more to come.

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Collaborative Rockfish Survey

“The project has a lot of potential to help us unite what fishermen see on the water every day with what scientists see during their annual survey snapshots. It will fill in important gaps in the data for areas that the surveys are missing,” says Captain Bob Hezel. “The new information will help improve rockfish estimates and support more sustainable fisheries.”

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WASA Luncheon

The Wild Alaska Sole Association (WASA) held a Flatfish Luncheon on August 17th at the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) International Marketing Committee meeting at Glacier Fish Company’s office at Terminal 91 (Port of Seattle).  

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