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Arctic shipping legislation moving forward
Arctic shipping legislation addressing impacts and opportunities of increased maritime traffic advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, Dec. 11, heading to the floor of the Senate.
Tree-lighting festive despite rain
“The anticipation of the lights being turned on, with everybody waiting for that moment, was fun to experience,” said Jessicca Hoover, programs and events coordinator for the Cordova Chamber of Commerce. “My favorite part of the job is watching this event unfold that I’ve spent months working on. That was great.”
43,165 tons of herring forecast for Togiak fishery
State fisheries biologists are forecasting a 2020 Togiak commercial herring harvest of 43,165 tons, with 30,999 tons, or 80 percent for the purse seiners and 7,750 tons, or 20 percent, for the gillnetters.
Cordova Chronicles: Stories came up as the walls came down
The first building in Cordova was a saloon, observes Dick Shellhorn. Now, one of its more famous is gone forever.
Inuit involvement urged to fight acidification
The Inuit Circumpolar Council-Canada says the Inuit must be involved in fighting acidification of the Arctic Ocean through monitoring efforts and sharing of their knowledge.
Locals compete in Baja 100 off-road race
For Bart Aspen and Alex Hagmuller, entering the Baja 1000 was a dream race often discussed during former adventures out the road.
Man buried in Chugach avalanche saved by other hiker
"Honestly, at first I thought it was a kid playing around in the snow, didn't think much of it," said Alex Kuprienko. “I went up, and sure enough, there was a guy buried in the snow with his legs sticking up."
Prosecutors say Anchorage dentist rode hoverboard at procedure
An Alaska dentist accused of fraud and unnecessarily sedating patients also performed a procedure while riding a hoverboard, authorities said.
Regulation standards seen as factor in Alaska quake damage
Assessments following Alaska’s enormous 2018 earthquake showed building damage was worse outside Anchorage’s safety area because of reduced regulation, municipal officials said.
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CRWP gets funding for recycling efforts
Copper River Watershed Project has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Rasmuson Foundation to expand its recycling efforts in Cordova with the purchase of a baler and conveyor belt system.
Trespassers on demolition site may be arrested
Police have warned residents not to enter the site of the recently demolished Cordova Hotel and Bar.
Legislative Information Office reopens Dec. 20
The Cordova Legislative Information Office will reopen Dec. 20. Hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. weekdays.
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43,165 tons of herring forecast for Togiak fishery
State fisheries biologists are forecasting a 2020 Togiak commercial herring harvest of 43,165 tons, with 30,999 tons, or 80 percent for the purse seiners and 7,750 tons, or 20 percent, for the gillnetters.
Fish Factor: Lower catch limits expected for Pacific halibut
Lower catches for Pacific halibut are in the forecast for the foreseeable future.
Arctic shipping legislation moving forward
Arctic shipping legislation addressing impacts and opportunities of increased maritime traffic advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, Dec. 11, heading to the floor of the Senate.
Alaska matters.
Our stories matter.
Subscribe to Prince William Sound’s oldest newspaper. Because news in Alaska matters. Our stories matter. Join us.
Tree-lighting festive despite rain
“The anticipation of the lights being turned on, with everybody waiting for that moment, was fun to experience,” said Jessicca Hoover, programs and events coordinator for the Cordova Chamber of Commerce. “My favorite part of the job is watching this event unfold that I’ve spent months working on. That was great.”
Cordova Chronicles: Stories came up as the walls came down
The first building in Cordova was a saloon, observes Dick Shellhorn. Now, one of its more famous is gone forever.
Genealogy project documents lineage of more than 400 Eyak people
Working on pieces of butcher paper usually reserved for wrapping moose meat, Pam Smith has compiled perhaps the most extensive Eyak genealogy ever recorded.
Volunteer Spotlight: Mimi Briggs grows Shorebird Festival for 30 years and counting
Mimi Briggs was volunteering in Cordova even before she officially moved to town. After being an integral part of the Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival beginning, almost 30 years later, she’s still coordinating events here in Cordova with the Cordova Community Center.
Volunteering is part of Pastor Leppert’s faith
Volunteering isn’t a “give to get” concept for Steve Leppert.
Mazie VanDenBroek: Cordova Arts & Pageants treasurer for life
"I think volunteering in a community is the best way to maintain physical, mental and emotional health," says Mazie VanDenBroek. "It creates ownership of my life and what I do with my time."
Cordova Chronicles: Stories came up as the walls came down
The first building in Cordova was a saloon, observes Dick Shellhorn. Now, one of its more famous is gone forever.
Commentary: Cordova Community Foundation celebrates first year
The Cordova Community Foundation wraps up its first year with a celebration from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Cordova Center, and all are invited.
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Obituary: David Allan Oltman
David Allan Oltman died unexpectedly in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on Oct. 17 at the age of 38.
Collins-LaMonica announce marriage
Kim Collins, daughter of Rich and Debbie Collins, and Dana LaMonica, daughter of Steve LaMonica and Cindy Dore were married on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Thorne-Richardson announce engagement
Gery Thorne Jr. and Heather Richardson, both of Cordova, announce their engagement. Heather is the daughter of Paul and Norma Miller of Pontiac, Illinois. She graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and works in accounts payable at Cordova Wireless Communications, LLC.
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Around Town: Lego League, Christmas Bird Count, Breakfast with Santa
The community is invited to attend a nativity display from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the LDS Church at .9 Mile Whitshed Road.
Law & Order: Nov. 22-28
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between Aug. 22-28. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Law & Order: Nov. 22-28
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between Aug. 22-28. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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