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Law & Order: May 9-15
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department May 9 through May 15, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Cruise ships will call on Cordova this summer
A well-known Norwegian expedition company will be visiting Cordova twice this summer and the Cordova Chamber of Commerce is hoping to give them many options in land excursions and other interaction with local businesses during their first scheduled arrival in nearly a decade.
Cordova’s Tom Carpenter joins Alaska Board of Fisheries
In Alaska Board of Fisheries meetings beginning this fall and for the next three years, Cordova’s own Tom Carpenter, a veteran commercial harvester, will be on board to give the board a fresh perspective on an area that the board hasn’t had in decades.
Jerry McCune retires as board chairman of Cordova District Fishermen United
Jerry McCune has retired as chairman of the board of Cordova District Fishermen United after 32 years with the historic fishermen’s advocacy group, and members will vote on Tuesday, May 24, on future leadership of CDFU.
16 new seats given to Cordova caregivers
On May 13 and 14, Native Village of Eyak hosted a car seat checkup event in partnership with Center for Safe Alaskans. As part of the grant, Buckle Up for Life provided 16 seats to caregivers in need of a car seat or booster seat.
Anchorage students clear marine debris from PWS beach
Forty-two students from Anchorage’s Dimond High School on a recent environmental field trip cleaned up 122 pounds of marine debris from a Prince William Sound beach, including Styrofoam blocks water bottles, oil cans and buckets.
Crewmember medevaced from Cordova area fishing vessel
A 68-year-old crewmember was medically evacuated on Tuesday, May 17, from a commercial fishing vessel near Cordova.
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Cruise ships will call on Cordova this summer
A well-known Norwegian expedition company will be visiting Cordova twice this summer and the Cordova Chamber of Commerce is hoping to give them many options in land excursions and other interaction with local businesses during their first scheduled arrival in nearly a decade.
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Cordova’s Tom Carpenter joins Alaska Board of Fisheries
In Alaska Board of Fisheries meetings beginning this fall and for the next three years, Cordova’s own Tom Carpenter, a veteran commercial harvester, will be on board to give the board a fresh perspective on an area that the board hasn’t had in decades.
Anchorage, Fairbanks airports honored for snow, ice control
Major airports in Anchorage and Fairbanks have been honored for excellence in the performance of snow and ice control.
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16 new seats given to Cordova caregivers
On May 13 and 14, Native Village of Eyak hosted a car seat checkup event in partnership with Center for Safe Alaskans. As part of the grant, Buckle Up for Life provided 16 seats to caregivers in need of a car seat or booster seat.
Cordova Chronicles: Winter storm damages historic Orca Road
While the road survived, it is definite need of considerable repair. In several places, including sharp curves, the outer banks have eroded all the way up to the white line marking the edge of the pavement.
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Obituary: James “Jim” Edward Kramer
September 29, 1965 – January 6, 2022James “Jim” Kramer,...
Obituary: Rev. LaRue Annette (Olsen) Barnes
Rev. LaRue Annette (Olsen) Barnes passed away January 29, 2022, in Gilbert Arizona. Larue was born August 13, 1955, to George and Leona Olsen.
Obituary: Becky Moore
Becky Moore passed away on Jan. 6, 2022, at the age of 66 after a short illness. She was born Becky Sue Matson in Hanford, California but grew up in Cordova, Alaska, a small village on Prince William Sound.
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Law & Order: May 9-15
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department May 9 through May 15, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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