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This Month in Photos: November 2019
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Alaska unemployment still far above national average
Alaska’s job picture was up an estimated 0.4 percent in October, or 1,400 jobs, from the same month a year ago, but the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 6.2 percent, compared to the national rate of 3.6 percent.
Law & Order: Nov. 1-14
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between Nov. 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.
Veterans asked to share stories
Military veterans in Alaska are being asked to share stories of their service with Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, who says he will then continue to commemorate Veterans Day on social media throughout the month of November.
Around Town: Holiday Kick-off, Moonlight Madness and Mamma Mia!
The Cordova Family Resource Center is hosting their silent auction fundraiser “Holiday Gifts on the Go!” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Mt. Eccles Elementary School.
Buretta steps in as Chugach CEO
Board chair Sheri Buretta of Chugach Alaska Corp. has stepped in as interim president and chief operating officer for the regional Alaska Native corporation, filling the posts left by the resignation of Gabriel Kompkoff.
Homeless Assistance Act advances in U.S. House
Bipartisan legislation to allow tribally designated housing entities access to funds to combat homelessness on tribal lands passed the U.S. House on Monday, Nov. 18.
Cannabis use may lower use of illicit opioids
Researchers in British Columbia have released a study that concludes daily cannabis use may be a beneficial, and less dangerous alternative than illicit opioids.
BOF to consider limits on hatchery cost recovery
Forty-seven proposals are on the agenda for the Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting at the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward Dec. 10-13, including one to cap the number of each salmon species harvested for cost recovery in private nonprofit salmon hatcheries.
Around Town: Thanksgiving food distribution, Molly of Denali, Partner Pie Eating
The Salvation Army is accepting food donations and offering distribution on Saturday, Nov. 23 at The Salvation Army at 514 First Street. To receive food, bring photo ID for adults in the household and identification for each child.
