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From the Times Article:

Today's opening of Issaquah's annual Salmon Days matches nearly historic runs of the fish species in the rivers leading to Puget Sound. Pink salmon fill the Skagit River today, just as thousands of fish-ophiles fill the stalls and streets of the high-growth city that shares its name with a hatchery.

Returning salmon on Issaquah Creek are the natural opening for Salmon Days, but the heavy runs of fish everywhere are part of the life of the Pacific Northwest. Without the salmon, the most famous icon of our region and the historic reason for an industry and a native culture are gone.

Keeping the salmon thriving through stewardship of the rivers and riverbanks gives us salmon days many times over.

Expected in Issaquah over the next two days are 150,000 people to watch about 1,200 chinook. For both fish and humans, it's time to head to Issaquah.

Copyright © 2003 The Seattle Times Company
Pro Hatchery? ...or, Pro Issaquah?

I do think the article seems to be pro salmon or at least draws attention to their value and that is a good thing.
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Why are "wild fish" made of meat?