Guest Commentary
Young: Partisanship shouldn’t undermine our fisheries
By Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska
For the Cordova TimesPartisan rancor may be standard operating procedure for most of Washington, but let’s not allow it to...
Commentary: The Truth about wildlife management in Alaska
By Sam Cotton
Alaska Commissioner of Fish and GameAlaska’s support for the National Park Service’s recently proposed amendments to hunting and trapping practices on national...
Hatcheries provide ocean raised wild salmon for all users
Commentary By Jerry McCune
For The Cordova TimesSummer is here, and salmon are returning to Alaska’s rivers. Boats stream out of our harbors while Alaskans...
Commentary: My Son’s Ocean
By Linda Behnken
For The Cordova TimesMy son has fished with me since he was five months old. He was not much help then, but...
Commentary: Standing for salmon means standing up for jobs
By Marie Rose
For The Cordova TimesDear Alaska Fishermen:A thick skin is required for this business. Direct competition is part of the job. To survive...
Commentary: Walker kills Denali wildlife buffer deal
By Rick Steiner
For The Cordova TimesGov. Bill Walker just let a lot of Alaskans down. After years of negotiation with Alaska wildlife scientists and...
Commentary: Oceans reflect the health of the planet
Commentary by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) and Don Young (R-Alaska)
For The Cordova TimesOceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and are home...
Historic Trail celebrates 40th anniversary
By Alicia King
For The Cordova TimesEditor’s note: To learn about volunteer opportunities for the trail system in the Cordova area of Chugach National Forest...
Commentary: One Fish, Two Fish: Are we counting too few fish?
By Jon Warrenchuk
Senior Scientist and Campaign Manager, OceanaWhen fish are in short supply, every fish counts. To make every fish count, it’s important to...
New oil spill response barge works with the Cordova fleet
By W. Scott Pegau
For The Cordova TimesAt the beginning of May, a few boats from Cordova got the opportunity to begin working with the...
