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.
NOAA has robotic solution to Alaska Pollock survey
Federal fisheries scientists faced with having to cancel Alaska Pollock surveys in the Bering Sea because of a global pandemic will use autonomous surface vehicles to collect the data needed to support management of the nation’s largest commercial fishery.
AMSEA plans drill conductor course in Sitka
Fishing vessel drill conductor training will be offered in Sitka on June 18 by the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, providing a hands-on experience with marine safety equipment and best practices for surviving emergencies at sea.
Graduation: Erin Frohnapfel
Erin Frohnapfel recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Coast Guard conducts long range rescue
U.S. Coast Guard rescue crews medevaced an injured fisherman from the F/V Baranof, 300 miles northwest of St. Paul Island, on Monday, June 1, and delivered him to St Paul for further transport to medical services in Anchorage.
AMHS enhances COVID-19 precautionary measures
Alaska Marine Highway System officials are implementing enhanced novel coronavirus protocols at all state ferry facilities and aboard all vessels, including a reduction in the number of passengers to one-third of vessel capacity.
State library will document pandemic impact
Alaska State Library officials are asking to residents to tell them how they are staying in touch with family and friends during the novel coronavirus pandemic and much more.
Around Town: Celebration of life, free online books, Children’s Bible story
A celebration of life commemorating Zakary Zeigler and potluck dinner is planned for 7 p.m. Friday, June 5 at Mt. Eyak Ski Area.
Recall Dunleavy campaign offers drive-through signing
Organizers of a campaign to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy will hold drive-through petition signing events in Fairbanks and Anchorage this weekend, both manned by volunteers wearing personal protection equipment to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Obituary: Zakary Allen Zeigler
Zakary Allen Zeigler passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 28, 2020, after a boating accident on Eyak Lake, in Cordova, Alaska.
Law & Order: May 1-14
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between May 1-14 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.
