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IPS conference set for July 26-29 in Cordova
An Isolated Power Systems Connect conference is set for July 26-29 in Cordova, to bring together isolated grid experts from around the world for networking and expert panel discussions, including participants from Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Australia and Greenland.
Bruce’s Law would help combat fentanyl epidemic
Legislation introduced in Congress on Wednesday, June 8, would boost federal prevention and educational efforts on the dangers of drugs laced with the synthetic opioid fentanyl, which has caused many deaths nationwide.
GAPP seek proposals for next round of Partnership Program funds
Cutting-edge proposals for product innovation are due by Aug. 12 for the latest found of partnership funding from the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers in Seattle.
PWSSC honors McCune contributions to fisheries resources
Commercial fisheries veteran Jerry McCune, a gillnetter and lobbyist who recently retired as president of Cordova District Fishermen United, has been honored as the 2022 winner of the Prince William Sound Science Center’s Fisheries Achievement Award.
Millions in federal funds will aid tribal communities
Nearly $1 billion in new funds to aid tribal communities is now available via the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, says Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, a lead author and negotiator of the law.
The Catch: Fresh
This poem and painting were originally published in the “Fresh” themed Spring 2022 edition of The Catch, Cordova’s literary & arts quarterly publication.
CRWP to host first of four gillnet recycling events
Copper River Watershed Project is gearing up or the first of four net recycling events planned for June through October and seeking volunteers to help with the first event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15-17 in the Alaska Commercial Company parking lot.
Chamber event united Cordova businesses, artisans and makers
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at Hartney Bay on Saturday, May 28, open to all ocean-based businesses. Cathy Renfeldt, the executive directive of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, admits “it’s a really broad term” and most businesses in Cordova fall under that category. However, the Chamber wants opportunities for businesses to collaborate with one another, so the inclusive category serves a purpose.
Future of Alaska Marine Highway System remains hot topic
Gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker and running mate Heidi Drygas were in Cordova the weekend of June 3-4 for a meet and greet with supporters and to help celebrate the opening of the new Prince William Sound Center.
Opening reception, training opportunity, The Catch
The Copper River Gallery and Cordova Arts & Pageants presents COVID “Artist Relief” Grants Recipients Exhibit. Cordova Volunteer Fire Department is offering Community Emergency Response Team Training. The deadline for submissions to The Catch is June 15. Find out details and more important dates coming up in Cordova in this week's Around Town.
