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.
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.
NOAA announces grants for restoration projects
NOAA Fisheries seeking proposals for a total of $4 million in 2020 grants to be awarded for coastal and marine habitat restoration projects.
Alaska Chamber: ferry system must be reformed
The proposal, co-introduced by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce declares support for “a reformed, right-sized and sustainable Alaska Marine Highway System as a critical component of the statewide intermodal transportation system and economy of Alaska.”
Loss of Arctic sea ice poses threat of deadly virus
A lengthy University of California Davis study highlights how the decline of Arctic sea ice may have opened pathways to the Arctic for a deadly pathogen responsible for killing thousands of European harbor seals in the North Atlantic in 2002.
America’s languages caucus formed
Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska and David Price, D-NC, have launched the Congressional Caucus on American Languages in an effort to enhance foreign language competency and international education among students and business leaders nationwide.
NSEDC announces $3M in community benefit shares
Three million dollars in community benefit shares announced Tuesday, Nov. 4, by the Norton Sound Economic Development Corp. in Nome will benefit programs and community priorities throughout the region.
Cordova allocated $11,417 in PILT funds
Cordova has received a total of $11,417 under a U.S. Department of the Interior’s Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, which allocates money to subdivisions of states underpaid via PILT.
Around Town: Sobriety Celebration, dance party, Turkey shoot
The 26th Annual Sobriety Celebration, hosted by Native Village of Eyak, is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, at the Cordova Center.
