Copper River salmon 2018: Alaska brings first fish to Seattle This week marks the official start of the 2018 Copper River King Salmon season in Cordova, Alaska. For many people, the kick-off of Copper River salmon season means that summer is officially here. As part of the tradition to celebrate the first catch, Alaska Airlines hosted the 9th annual Copper Chef Cook-off on Friday at… 1 min read May 17, 2018 Keep up with Alaska