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.
Salmonfest 2022 announces evening including Shakey Graves, Kyle Hollingsworth and Umphrey’s McGee
Organizers of Salmonfest, the iconic annual festival of fish, love and music on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, have announced nationally known evening headliners for 2022, ranging from the blues folk and rock-n-roll of Shakey Graves to Kyle Hollingsworth’s classical ragtime and bebop.
Dementia awareness legislation passes Legislature
Legislation introduced by Speaker of the House Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, that creates a dementia awareness and early detection campaign and builds healthcare capacity to meeting the growing number of dementia cases in Alaska has passed the Legislature and awaits the governor’s signature.
Dahlstrom joins Dunleavy re-election campaign
The Dunleavy administration on Monday, May 23, announced that former Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom had joined his reelection campaign effort to be Alaska’s next lieutenant governor.
Photographer James Barker honored by Rasmuson Foundation
Fairbanks photographer James H. Barker, who is well known for his extensive work among Alaska Native peoples, is being honored as the Rasmuson Foundation’s 2022 Distinguished Artist. Barker is the 19th Alaskan named by the foundation as a distinguished artist and the first photographer to receive the award.
HB 322 protects future funds for marine highway, scholarships
House Bill 322, designed to protect funding sources for the Alaska Marine Highway and higher education scholarships, has passed the Legislature and now awaits Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s signature.
Meaning behind the totem that flank new science center entrance
On a sunny spring morning in mid-April, Mike Webber applies a deep cedar-toned stain to finish the second of two totem poles. After months spent designing, carving and sanding, within minutes, the stain seals the wood, preparing the pole for Cordovan weather and accentuating the distinctive beak and talons of the totem’s main character, a carved eagle.
Law & Order: May 16-22, 2022
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department May 16 through May 22, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
School district will provide summer meals for children
The Cordova School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, which provides meals to all children up to 18 years of age. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Eccles Elementary School in Cordova.
May 27, 2022 edition
The PDF of the May 27, 2022 edition of The Cordova Times is now available to online. Or pick up a print copy at Nichols’, AC Value Center, The Alaskan and Cordova Gear.
Around Town: Ocean Based Business networking, Fisher Poets and Copper River Nouveau auction
Summer vacation kicks off with Memorial Day weekend, summer meals, kids summer reading program, Copper River Nouveau festivities and much more coming up in Cordova. Find all the details in this week's Around Town.
