The Cordova Times
The Cordova Times is Prince William Sound's oldest newspaper, publishing since 1914. Send story ideas and news tips to news@thecordovatimes.com.
CDC awards $650,000 grant to promote food security in Chugach region
Chugach Regional Resources Commission has received a $650,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote its work in food security throughout the Chugach region.
Cordova VFW Post #10032 salutes veterans
Members of Cordova’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10032 and community volunteers turned out in the pouring rain on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, to honor the memory of local veterans now in their final resting place, with American flags at each gravesite.
Law & Order: May 14-20
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 05-14-21 thru 05-20-21. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Around Town: Cordova Cleanup, Artist Workshop, National Trails Day
Cordova Cleanup Week, National Trails Day, Artist Workhshop and other events happening in Cordova this week.
PWSEDD seeks ideas on outdoor recreation priorities
A team from the Prince William Sound Economic Development District is working with stakeholders on projects to submit for inclusion in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) being developed.
COVID-19 information now available in 8 Native languages
A new website launched to provide culturally relevant, informative information about COVID-19 vaccine is now live in eight Alaska Native languages at anthc.org/covid-19-vaccine-materials-in-alaska-native-languages.
Newborn harbor seal pup gets care at ASLC
A newborn harbor seal pup found abandon near Tonsina Creek Trail in Seward is now under care at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward.
Cordova Chamber wins travel promotion grant
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $376,000 grant to help promote safe travel to the community in the wake of the pandemic.
Celebration of Life: Charmaine Marie Allen
There will be a celebration of life for Charmaine Allen from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at the Reluctant Fisherman. It will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share along with stories and memories of Charmaine.
NOAA proposes a $7B budget to research climate change
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have proposed a budget of $7 billion for fiscal year 2022, up from $1.5 billion in FY 2021, to fund research on what Commerce Secretary Gina M Raimondo is calling a climate crisis.
