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Another Weak Yukon River Chinook Run In The Forecast

Another weak king salmon return is forecast for the Yukon River.  Alaska Department of Fish and Game Yukon area management biologist Steve Hayes says this summer’s Chinook run is predicted to be up to 146,000 fish, in line with weak runs since 1997.

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Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.