Monthly Archives: November 2016
Pace of modernizing North Pacific fleet accelerates
Modernizing the North Pacific commercial fishing fleet, which plays a critical role in Alaska fisheries, is an increasingly important issue for Washington’s maritime industry,...
At Your Library: Cozy up with a good movie
It’s the dark days of the winter season and a perfect time for settling in and watching a good movie. The staff at the...
The Man on the Moon is super
When I returned from a hike up the Ski Hill at midday on Nov. 13, I was bit surprised to see the grandkids’ mini-playground...
An Idyllic Sunset
Do you have a great photo of the area you’d like to see as the “Photo of the Week”? If so, share your photo...
Law & Order: Nov. 11-17
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 11-11-16 thru 11-17-16. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
Unemployment rate holding at 6.8 percent
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 6.8 percent in October, unchanged from September’s rate, which was revised down one-tenth of a percentage point....
AquaHarmonics wins $1.5 million grand prize
Energy engineers Alex Hagmuller and Max Ginsburg, partners in the Portland, Ore, firm AquaHarmonics, have won the U.S. Department of Energy’s $1.5 million grand...
Fish Factor: UA adds degrees to fisheries, ocean programs
Alaska’s university system is ramping up programs to train the next generations of fishery and ocean specialists - and plenty of jobs await.Since 1987,...
Study: Southeast rivers are economic gold mine
An economic study commissioned by Salmon Beyond Borders concludes that transboundary watersheds facing potential adverse impact from British Columbia mines are valued at just...
