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Spring may have melted away dreams of snow, but the beaches of Bainbridge Island are still dappled with pearly white specks — herring season is upon us, and if recent trends continue, it’s going to be a party.

View Comments The Suquamish Tribe is currently conducting its yearly survey to gather information on coho salmon traveling to Chico Creek, using a partnership with a private and virtually untouched forest preserve to help determine any issues that might be threatening population numbers.  "One of the most important pieces of the puzzle is habitat," said Jon Oleyar, Suquamish Fisheries biologist. This tributary is one of the best in the county, said Oleyar, but said early observations are sh...