The Cordova Times
The Cordova Times is Prince William Sound's oldest newspaper, publishing since 1914. Send story ideas and news tips to news@thecordovatimes.com.
1 dead, 2 rescued after boat hit by large wave
A commercial harvester from Texas died and two crew members were rescued after a fishing vessel stuck on a sandbar in the Nushagak area of Bristol Bay was hit by a large wave, knocking the entire crew overboard.
Emergency alert test set for Aug. 11
Alaskans will receive an emergency test message via their cell phones, as well as through radio and television broadcasts, at 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
Obituary: Zak Jacobs
Zak Jacobs, a beloved member of the Cordova community, abruptly left our world on June 6.
Birth: Kaliakh King Hansen
Kaliakh King Hansen was born at 1:51 a.m. on June 4 at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage.
Birth: Hazel River Alexandra Belgarde
Hazel River Alexandra Belgarde was born at 8:04 a.m. on May 4 at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage.
NOAA names new tribal research coordinator
NOAA Fisheries has announced the appointment of Mabel Baldwin-Schaeffer as tribal research coordinator for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s communications program.
Around Town: Weir survey, Alaska WILD, Salmon Jam
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ASLC harbor seal pup patient load reaches 6
Two more harbor seal pups are being treated at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, bringing to six the number of seal pup patients in the care of the center’s Wildlife Response Program.
CARES Act funds go to AFN, Tanana Chiefs Conference
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds totaling $2.5 million have been distributed by the state to the Alaska Federation of Natives, with another $500,000 directed to the Tanana Chiefs Conference.
Study shows Japanese seafood lovers prefer Alaska product
Research commissioned by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has found that the Alaska brand is important to Japanese seafood lovers.
