FISH hires former Education Coordinator Karen Kane as new executive director

Officials from the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery announced Thursday that the organization had hired Karen Kane as its new executive director.

By Daniel Nash • April 2, 2015 9:19 pm
Karen Kane was hired as the Executive Director of the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.
Karen Kane was hired as the Executive Director of the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

Officials from the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery announced Thursday that the organization had hired Karen Kane as its new executive director.

Kane began her duties April 1, the day after former Executive Director Jane Kuechle retired from FISH.

“I am just thrilled to be returning to the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery,” Kane said in FISH’s announcement. “I feel so honored to help carry on the legacy of FISH, just as the salmon carry on their magnificent legacy year after year.”

From 2002 to 2007, Kane worked as FISH’s education coordinator. Presently, the organization offers a number of salmon and watershed education programs, including tours, in-school presentations and day camps at the Issaquah State Salmon Hatchery.

FISH is a volunteer support organization for the Issaquah State Salmon Hatchery, the most-visited hatchery in Washington state. Docents and guides for FISH educate the public on the watershed and the life cycle of salmon.