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COVID-19 Update: July 26, 2021
There were six new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Cordova from July 23-25, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Law & Order: July 12-18
The following is a summary of incidents that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department July 12-18, 2021. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Salmon was critical to sled dogs’ diet in 17th century
A University of British Columbia report based on research into ancient frozen canine feces confirms that salmon was an important part of Arctic sled dog diets at least 300 years ago.
Poll: Most unvaccinated Americans don’t want shots
Most Americans who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive delta variant despite evidence they do.
Commentary: Distracted by oil and gas tax fights, Alaska keeps mining taxes at 1955...
The foreign mining companies that dominate the industry in Alaska will be the first to say the taxation system on mining is perfect, except the state should strip local governments of the ability to levy added mining taxes, writes Dermot Cole.
AFN will scope tribal compacting of education
A program is underway to find a practical legal pathway to partner the Alaska Federation of Natives with local school boards and communities, state education officials said.
Fish Factor: Early ex-vessel salmon prices are way up from 2020
Early prices to Alaska salmon fishermen are trickling in and as anticipated they are up across the board.
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COVID-19 Update: July 26, 2021
There were six new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in Cordova from July 23-25, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced.
Cordova man sentenced to 10 years for criminally negligent homicide
A Cordova man was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment, with five years suspended, plus five years’ probation, after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide in the case of a deadly 2019 road accident.
Officials: Outbreak-stricken seafood plant had low vax rate
"Camtu’s facility, while they did everything they could to make sure that their workers were not coming in with COVID, they did not do everything they could do to protect them from us, citizens, with COVID, infecting them," City Manager Helen Howarth said.
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Fish Factor: Early ex-vessel salmon prices are way up from 2020
Early prices to Alaska salmon fishermen are trickling in and as anticipated they are up across the board.
Fish Factor: Early ex-vessel salmon prices are way up from 2020
Early prices to Alaska salmon fishermen are trickling in and as anticipated they are up across the board.
Salmon was critical to sled dogs’ diet in 17th century
A University of British Columbia report based on research into ancient frozen canine feces confirms that salmon was an important part of Arctic sled dog diets at least 300 years ago.
Alaska matters.
Our stories matter.
Subscribe to Prince William Sound’s oldest newspaper. Because news in Alaska matters. Our stories matter. Join us.
Museum will digitize 117 years’ worth of newspapers
"The newspapers are a wealth of information for researchers and historians and for the staff so it will benefit and preserve the past for the community," said Vice Mayor Cathy Sherman, who volunteers extensively with the museum.
Around Town: Ferry schedule review, Eyak Culture Camp, ultimate frisbee
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Cordova Chronicles: Out with the old, in with the new
The shores of Lake Eyak are witnessing a flurry of construction activity this summer, with two new homes as well as a small cabin being built along its scenic edges.
Commentary: Distracted by oil and gas tax fights, Alaska keeps mining...
The foreign mining companies that dominate the industry in Alaska will be the first to say the taxation system on mining is perfect, except the state should strip local governments of the ability to levy added mining taxes, writes Dermot Cole.
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Obituary: Harold Bernard Richardson
Harold Bernard Richardson, Sr., passed away on July 7, 2021.
Obituary: Zak Jacobs
Zak Jacobs, a beloved member of the Cordova community, abruptly left our world on June 6.
Birth: Kaliakh King Hansen
Kaliakh King Hansen was born at 1:51 a.m. on June 4 at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage.
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Around Town: Ferry schedule review, Eyak Culture Camp, ultimate frisbee
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Law & Order: July 12-18
The following is a summary of incidents that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department July 12-18, 2021. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Law & Order
Law & Order: July 12-18
The following is a summary of incidents that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department July 12-18, 2021. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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