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Study: sea ice loss has minimum impact on weather
“The correlation between reduced sea ice and cold winters does not mean one is causing the other,” said Russell Blackport, of the University of Exeter.
Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs
A school of pink salmon swim upstream in a creek at Hartney Bay on the evening of July 22. Photo...
ASMI names two new directors
Board members of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute hear reports on international marketing efforts during their All Hands On Deck meeting...
11 artistic ways to explore the world of fish, forest, fungus
Fungus Festival arts and crafts. The event, scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 1, will feature a variety of activities. Photo courtesy Cordova...
Forest Service teaches kids about ecology
"We took precautions to keep the kids from getting worn out and/or hangry," said Emily Stoddard, prevention coordinator for the CFRC
Early learning funds for fiscal 2020 back on track
A globe in a Mt. Eccles Elementary School classroom, as seen on Aug. 1, 2019. Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/The Cordova...
Sudden arts council closure leaves programs in limbo
“It’s like being a government in exile," said Ben Brown, chairman of the Alaska State Council on the Arts. "We’re definitely in uncharted territory here.”
Law & Order: July 19-Aug. 1
The following incidents were reported
to the Cordova Police Department between 7-19-19 thru 8-1-19. Any charges
reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
Fire danger remains high
Photo courtesy Pixabay/PexelsU.S. Forest Service officials are urging extreme caution
with all campfires in the area of Chugach...
Salmon Jam
Entrepreneur coins new business idea
Cordova’s small businesses are adept at turning a profit, but Russell Minor may be the only businessman in town clever enough to sell a nickel for $20.
Salmon Jam raises much-needed arts funds
“The benefit that comes from Salmon Jam to this community does not stop on July 13,” says Cathy Renfeldt, Cordova Arts Council board member.
Salmon Runs, Small Fry Activities, Women on Target
33rd
Annual Alaska Salmon RunsOnline
registration for this year’s Alaska Salmon...
Salmon Jam schedule of events
Salmon Jam kicks off Friday, July 12 in Cordova. The festival features music,...
Small Fry festivities are free for all
Adventure is calling our youngest festival-goers,
families, and the young at heart! From 1-3...
Get ready to rock the hill at Salmon Jam
Cordova! Are you ready to rock the
hill?Once again,...
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Cordova & Prince William Sound
Unwitting resident taxied missing children and their mother from airport
Keesha Hodges, 22, provided a tip that helped the Alaska State Troopers locate three missing children and their mother. Hodges, seen here on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, gave the group...
Historic Katalla area attracts new oil and gas interests
A preliminary decision by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to allow for oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Alaska has opened the way for public comment through Oct. 4 on whether work may begin at the historic Katalla site.
Cordova’s amateur artillerymen
“It seems appropriate on the Fourth of July to set off something that’s bigger than fireworks,” quipped cannon hobbyist Mike Jackson.
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Fisheries
Pink salmon fishery back in business
Pink salmon commercial harvests are still below forecasts, but even with no prospect of rain predicted so far until Aug. 22, the catch in Prince William Sound rose from 17.6 million to 22.2 million within the past week.
Fish Factor
Fish Factor: Trade war with China hit US seafood industry hard
It’s
been one year, so how’s that trade war with China working out for the nation’s
seafood industry? As
with farmers, there’s not much winning and ongoing tweeted skirmishes have
global fish markets...
Alaska
Study: sea ice loss has minimum impact on weather
“The correlation between reduced sea ice and cold winters does not mean one is causing the other,” said Russell Blackport, of the University of Exeter.
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Cordova Culture
11 artistic ways to explore the world of fish, forest, fungus
Fungus Festival arts and crafts. The event, scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 1, will feature a variety of activities. Photo courtesy Cordova...
Sudden arts council closure leaves programs in limbo
“It’s like being a government in exile," said Ben Brown, chairman of the Alaska State Council on the Arts. "We’re definitely in uncharted territory here.”
Cordova Chronicles
How high can you go?
Remember the limbo, that dance contest, where to the beat of
music, participants try to slide under a continually lower bar, while not
falling backwards or touching the ground?Well, there’s...
Opinion & Commentary
$1,600 PFD, restored cuts to operating budget, await Dunleavy OK
Senator Gary Stevens in Cordova on Friday, April 12, 2019. Photo by Emily Mesner/The Cordova TimesHello from...
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Life Announcements
Malcolm (Mac) D. MacMaster
Malcolm passed peacefully May 3, 2019 with his family by his side in Everett, WA. He had encountered complications while battling cancer.
Merle and Barbara Hanson celebrate 50 years of marriage
Friends and family of Merle and Barbara Hanson are invited to attend their 50th wedding anniversary celebration.
Birth: Evelyn Brukalyn Day
Shaanan
Day and Jesse Anvil of Cordova announce the birth of their daughter Evelyn
Brukalyn...
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Around Town
Saturday Market, 50th anniversary celebrations, basketball camp
Basketball camp, 50th anniversary celebrations and more in this week's Around Town events roundup.
Museum Memories
Law & Order
Law & Order: July 19-Aug. 1
The following incidents were reported
to the Cordova Police Department between 7-19-19 thru 8-1-19. Any charges
reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
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NOAA Weather
Cordova, AK
Last Updated on Aug 21 2019, 8:53 pm AKDT
Weather by NOAA
Current Conditions: Fair with Haze
Temp: 57°F
Wind: NE at 4mph
Humidity: 74%
Windchill: 57°F
Museum Memories
Law & Order
Law & Order: July 19-Aug. 1
The following incidents were reported
to the Cordova Police Department between 7-19-19 thru 8-1-19. Any charges
reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
Around Alaska
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