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.
Coast Guard receiving false distress calls
U.S. Coast Guard officials are investigating multiple reports of false distress calls occurring recently in Southeast Alaska, a situation they said is putting mariners lives at risk.
Shrimping continues through May 9
A second period of the Prince William Sound commercial shrimp pot season, which got under way on Monday, May 4, remains mostly open through 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9, with state fisheries officials closely monitoring the harvest.
Cordova gets grant to update airport master plan
Cordova’s Merle K “Mudhole” Smith airport has received a $648,645 Federal Aviation Administration grant to funds its airport master plan study.
Letter urges invoking U.S.-Canada Boundary Waters Treaty
Twenty-two science and policy experts are calling for governments of the United States and Canada to immediately address damages and risks of Canadian mine pollution flowing downstream into salmon rich rivers in the United States.
Around Town: 30th Shorebird Festival, 2020 graduation, centennial drive
The 30th Annual Copper River Delta Shorebird Festival is going online May 7-10. Visit coppershorebird.com to watch videos, see new photos, get updates on migration, win prizes, and participate in a birding challenge.
Iditarod’s Golden Clipboard award goes to Shaktoolik
The Malemiut Eskimo village of Shaktoolik has won the Iditarod Trail Committee’s 2020 Golden Clipboard award for its commitment to providing mushers the best accommodations possible given concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic
COVID funds for ANCSA firms halted by judge
A U.S. District Court judge has put a temporary halt on disbursement of any of the $8 billion in pandemic relief funds to Alaska Native regional or village corporations founded under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, pending a final decision in the case.
Wayne Price recognized as master carver
Tlingit master carver Wayne Price, renown for the artistry and precision of his work, is being honored at the Rasmuson Foundation’s 2020 Distinguished Artist. The recognition comes with a $40,000 award.
Regional health corporation wants fishery closed
Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. wants state officials to close the 2020 Bristol Bay area wild salmon fishery, citing the potential devastating risk to residents of 28 villages the regional entity serves.
PWSRCAC annual meeting set for May 7-8
A teleconference on May 7-8 will be the setting for the annual board meeting of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council.
