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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Kristian Uri
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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Kristian Uri
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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Kristian Uri
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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Kristian Uri
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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Kristian Uri
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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Kristian Uri
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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Kristian Uri
29th Annual Peter Kirk

On Monday, July 24th at Echo Falls Golf Club, the Kirkland Chamber hosted the 29th Annual Peter Kirk Golf Classic. Congratulations to our insurance broker, Brandon Stone from Parker Smith and Feek and team PSF for winning the annual tournament.

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Kristian Uri
22 Years Bret Henry

Circling back to recognize our long-time employee Bret Henry for 20 years of service to Fishermen’s Finest. Bret was recognized by Ms. Park at our Kirkland Headquarters today and gifted his 20-year Rolex Date Just Submariner watch, a couple of years delayed (he has worked here for 22 years now and we have been on a waiting list through the pandemic and the Rolexes continue to be in high demand and difficult to source).

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Kristian Uri
Safety fair

Each year, the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial hosts a Fishermen's Safety Fair to teach fishermen practical skills to save their boats and their lives. Together with our trainers and sponsors, we hope to promote and educate fishermen on the importance of safety. On Wednesday, May 24th, we had a great turn-out in Fishermen’s Terminal.

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Kristian Uri