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.
LAW & ORDER: June 27-July 3
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department June 27 through July 3, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
July 8, 2022 edition
The PDF of the July 8, 2022, edition of The Cordova Times is now available to view online. Or pick up a print copy at Nichols’, AC Value Center, The Alaskan and Cordova Gear.
Kelp farming takes off in Prince William Sound
Kelp farmer Cale Herschleb has one of the more unique commutes in the U.S. After leaving his mooring in the harbor in Cordova, the Celtic Lady — Herschleb’s 45-foot fishing boat — tows along a small skiff while battling powerful wind gusts and currents for two hours before reaching his kelp farm out on Prince William Sound.
Coast Guard rescues two on Montague Island
A Coast Guard helicopter crew forward deployed to Cordova rescued two people on Tuesday, July 5, after their P-18 Super Cub aircraft crashed just above the high tide line on Montague Island.
Crewmember from Bristol Bay fishing vessel medevaced
Coast Guard aircrews evacuated an individual from a 167-foot fishing vessel on Saturday, July 2, six miles west of the Egegik River, after a land-based dispatcher stated the vessel needed assistance for a female crewmember reportedly experiencing sepsis-like symptoms.
Salmon Jam, emergency training, music camps and more!
This year’s Copper River Salmon Jam festival will be a weeklong event from July 11-16, with events spread out around Cordova. Festival events will include: Alaska Salmon Runs Races, Small Fry Kids’ Activities, Salmon Jam Rock Garden, Dumpster Painting, Taste of Cordova Community Potluck, Artisan Market and live music by local acts around town throughout the week.
July 1, 2022 edition
The PDF of the July 1, 2022, edition of The Cordova Times is now available to view online. Or pick up a print copy at Nichols’, AC Value Center, The Alaskan and Cordova Gear.
Law & Order: June 20-26
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department June 20 through June 26, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CDFU will share donated salmon with elders on July 6
Cordova District Fishermen United will hold its annual Senior Salmon Day 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at the Union Hall on Main Street. CDFU will share donated fillets of wild Alaska salmon with seniors aged 60 years and older.
Around Town: Fourth of July, Senior Salmon Day and Salmon Jam
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce announced its annual Old Time 4th of July Celebration will begin at noon Monday, July 4, at Hollis Henrichs Park. This Cordova classic will include a host of fun activities and competitions, food vendors, an Artisan Market, and live folk music. Everyone is invited to attend this free event from noon-3 p.m.
