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.
GHL down for Pollock pelagic trawl fishery
A directed fishery for walleye pollock using pelagic trawl gear in the Prince William Sound registration area will open at noon Jan. 20 with a guideline harvest level 2,988 metric tons, down 684 metric tons from last year’s quota.
State waters fishery for P-cod opens Feb. 1
A state waters Prince William Sound area fishery for Pacific cod opens on Feb. 1 for jig, pot and longline gear, with a guideline harvest level of 437,425 pounds, of which 371,811 pounds are allocated to longline gear and 65,614 pounds for pot or jig gear.
Outfitters, retailers support Roadless Rule in Tongass
Some of Alaska’s and the nation’s best-known fishing and hunting outfitters and retailers pressed the U.S. Forest Service on Dec. 17 to keep the national Roadless Rule in place in Tongass National Forest.
Law & Order: Sept. 29–Dec. 11
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between Sept. 29-Dec. 11. 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.
Appropriations package includes Alaska Native funds
Appropriations packages passed out of the U.S. House on Tuesday, Dec. 17, include millions of dollars in aid for rural Alaska, including important wins for hospitals and village clinics, said Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska.
Fisheries bills benefits Pacific Northwest tribes
Two piece of legislation that will help Pacific Northwest tribes gain access to traditional fishing and settle water claims have been approved by Congress and are now expected to be signed by President Donald Trump.
Preventive dental care program reinstated
State officials have reversed a decision to scrap Alaska’s adult preventive dental program for Medicaid recipients
Bids sought on Pollock test fishery
Bids are due by Jan. 8 for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Prince William Sound area Pollock test fishery.
Bill aims to improve rural housing
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House in early December would reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act through 2024.
Around Town: Last Moonlight Madness, Saturday Market, ICC Membership Dinner
Mt. Eccles Elementary School fifth and sixth graders will lead students, grades K through four, in a variety of Winter Solstice themed UV light and fluorescent crafts from 10:00-11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.
