Monthly Archives: July 2016
Why haven’t herring recovered?
“One medium school of sand lance — two small schools of 1-year herring.”With a data sheet in my hands, I quickly jotted down the...
Cordova Chronicles: The year of the seagull
While Cordovans are enjoying another hot and dry summer, 2016 may soon be more remembered as The Year of The Seagull. A record number...
UFA plans Salmon Habitat Information Program
United Fishermen of Alaska has announced plans for an online Salmon Habitat Information Program, to keep commercial harvesters updated on issues ranging from water...
46 mariners rescued west of Dutch Harbor
Coast Guard crews from Air Station Kodiak, along with Good Samaritan merchant ships rescued 46 crewmembers aboard the 229-foot trawler Alaska Juris after they...
Salmon still coming to Copper River
Commercial fishing effort in the Copper River, Coghill and Eshamy districts, along with the Prince William Sound general seine and hatchery fisheries boosted the...
Mini golf game suspended for pollution concerns
A popular Fairbanks lodge and restaurant has agreed to suspend for now a miniature golf game that allowed customers to try hitting golf balls...
Rains a boost to fire crews battling Alaska wildfire
ANCHORAGE — A substantial rain began falling Friday over a wildfire near Alaska’s largest city, giving firefighters a continued break in the weather as...
Law & Order: July 15-21
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 7-15-16 thru 7-21-16. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
Alaska parental notification abortion law struck down
JUNEAU — The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday struck down a state law requiring parental notification for girls under age 18 seeking abortions, agreeing...
State targets Palmer prison for November closing
ANCHORAGE — The state corrections department announced a plan Tuesday to close the Palmer Correctional Center and transfer nearly 500 prisoners and many of...
