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.
USFS invites artist applicants for wilderness experience
U.S. Forest Service officials are inviting interest in its 2022 summer season Voices of the Wilderness Artist-in-Residence Program in Alaska, with applications being accepted through March 1.
LAW & ORDER: Jan. 3-9
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department Jan. 3 through Jan. 9, 2021. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Bycatch Review Task Force formed
A bycatch review panel, chaired by a veteran fisherman who serves on both Alaska and federal fishery management entities, has been tasked with helping the state better understand the reasons behind why there is so much unintended incidental catch of untargeted species.
January 14, 2022 edition
January 14, 2022, edition of The Cordova Times.
BOF Southeast meeting set for March 10-22 in Anchorage
Alaska Board of Fisheries officials have rescheduled the Southeast and Yakutat shellfish and finfish meeting for March 10-22 in Anchorage.
CDC chief says cruise industry will continue COVID-19 — safety measures
Owners of cruise ships, whose visits to Alaska are a major boost to the state economy, will continue to employ safe practices to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus and its variants, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Alaskans for Better Government pushes for tribal recognition
A group backing a statewide ballot initiative to have the state of Alaska formally recognize all 229 federally-recognized tribes in Alaska delivered over 55,000 signatures for certification on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to the Division of Elections office in Anchorage.
Murkowski reflects on attack on democracy
Sen. Lisa Murkowski-R Alaska, was among many members of Congress to comment on the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, mob attack at the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C.
Alaska National Guard will help dig out Yakutat area
Some 20 Alaska National Guard members and multiple vehicles have been deployed to the city and borough of Yakutat via military airlift to provide emergency snow removal and building safety assessment for the community, due to tremendous amounts of snow and rain over the last week.
Around Town: Online auction, free documentary, Round Up at the Register
Ilanka Cultural Center is hosting a “members only” silent auction through 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at 32auctions.com/ICC2022. Find out more about that and other events coming up in Cordova in this week's Around Town.
