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WRST Subsistence Resource Commission meets Oct. 5-6
The Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission will consider issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve when it meets via teleconference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until end of business.
Business Spotlight: Current Rhythms
A Q&A with Alyssa Kleissler, owner of Current Rhythms dance studio.
Chugach Corner: Mt. Eccles elementary students make debris huts, learn survival skills
The Chugach National Forest, Cordova Ranger District is a great place to play and create, and fifth and sixth graders from Mt. Eccles Elementary School did just that recently. A group of bright-eyed youngsters descended upon 18 Mile on Aug. 26 for a fun-filled day. The event challenged roughly 40 students to flex their creativity and critical-thinking muscles, all while working on team building and communication.
Around Town: Free dump day, Project Appleseed, net recycling
Free dump day, Project Appleseet, net recycling and more coming up in Cordova in this week's Around Town.
Commentary: Six communities take measures to fight pandemic
As mayors of islanded communities, we have responded through this pandemic in ways that may be different than others but were directly responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses.
NOAA grant aims at bycatch reduction
A new project underway by the International Pacific Halibut Commission aims to identify potential methods for protecting hook-caught fish from whale depredation, plus catch protection designs for use in current longline fishing techniques.
Board of Fisheries meets Oct. 20-21 in Anchorage
The agenda for the Alaska Board of Fisheries work session at the Egan Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage Oct. 20-21 may include topics ranging from the election of officers and agenda change requests to petitions, but no regulatory action will be taken.
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Virtual access to Cordova festivals boosts bottom line
Time was when Cordova’s shorebird and fungus festivals rolled out the welcome mat to visitors in town. Now, thanks to Internet technology, guests may roll in from all over the world.
CRWP program director honored by Alaska Conservation Foundation
Kate Morse, program director for the Copper River Watershed Project in Cordova, will be honored on Oct. 7 with the Alaska Conservation Foundation’s Jerry S. Dixon Award for excellence in environmental education.
Officials answer tough questions on drugs and addiction
"When somebody who’s using casually, or even heavily, ends up with a problem… they stop using," Dr. Brian Iutzi said. "They put it down. They don’t pick it back up. The problem with addiction is, there’s a certain percentage of people out there that are unable to put it down, even if it’s killing them."
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WRST Subsistence Resource Commission meets Oct. 5-6
The Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission will consider issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve when it meets via teleconference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, and Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until end of business.
Tanner crab abundance growing in Westward region of Alaska
Unlike in the Bering Sea, there’s good news for crab in the Gulf of Alaska. A huge cohort of Tanner crab that biologists have been tracking in the Westward region for three years showed up again in this summer’s survey.
Hilcorp Alaska and Harvest Midstream are new Iditarod sponsors
Hilcorp Alaska and Harvest Midstream have signed on in support of the 50th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, joining Donlin Gold as principal sponsors of the famed mushing competition over the rugged 1,000 mile trail from Anchorage to Nome.
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Business Spotlight: Current Rhythms
A Q&A with Alyssa Kleissler, owner of Current Rhythms dance studio.
Chugach Corner: Mt. Eccles elementary students make debris huts, learn survival...
The Chugach National Forest, Cordova Ranger District is a great place to play and create, and fifth and sixth graders from Mt. Eccles Elementary School did just that recently. A group of bright-eyed youngsters descended upon 18 Mile on Aug. 26 for a fun-filled day. The event challenged roughly 40 students to flex their creativity and critical-thinking muscles, all while working on team building and communication.
Cordova Chronicles: A fan for the ages
From up yonder in bleachers much higher than the top row at CHS Court, Stan Makarka will still be rooting for his beloved Blue and White.
Commentary: Six communities take measures to fight pandemic
As mayors of islanded communities, we have responded through this pandemic in ways that may be different than others but were directly responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses.
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Obituary: LeRoy ‘Max’ Harris
Clam Gulch resident, LeRoy “Max” Harris, 64, passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Central Peninsula Hospital after battling cancer.
Obituary: Nancy Marie Titus
Nancy Marie Titus, 88, passed away at the Cordova Community Medical Center, on Sept. 2, 2021, after a lengthy illness.
Birth: Eliana Mercedes Arnaud
Eliana Mercedes Arnaud was born on Monday, July 26.
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Around Town: Free dump day, Project Appleseed, net recycling
Free dump day, Project Appleseet, net recycling and more coming up in Cordova in this week's Around Town.
Law & Order: Aug. 13-29
The following is a summary of incidents that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department Aug. 23-29, 2021. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Law & Order
Law & Order: Aug. 13-29
The following is a summary of incidents that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department Aug. 23-29, 2021. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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