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.
First period PWS shrimp pot season had estimated harvest of 26,500 pounds
An estimated 26,500 pounds of whole shrimp was harvested from the first period of the Prince William Sound (PWS) commercial fishery, which...
Eni US pays $113K penalty for environmental violations
An Italian-based oil field company with several U.S. operations has paid a $113,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) penalty for failure to comply...
Legislators ponder possible statewide sales tax
With inflation rising, oil prices down and the state’s finances looking bleak, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration and legislators are considering a possible...
Proposed bill questions carbon footprint of electric vehicles
Five Republican senators, including Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, have introduced legislation urging a study of the true carbon footprint of electric vehicles and...
Bill would require code of conduct for U.S. Supreme Court
Legislation introduced in late April by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Angus King, I-Maine, would require the U.S. Supreme Court to create...
Bruce’s Law reintroduced to combat fentanyl crisis
Bruce’s Law, legislation to raise federal prevention and education efforts surrounding the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl, has been reintroduced in the U.S....
Washington family sold Philippine work as Alaska Native art
Three Washington state residents who operated several businesses in Ketchikan, Alaska, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Indian Arts and...
Comment sought on alternatives for fisheries management in changing climate
Comment is being sought on proposed alternatives for a document supporting federal fishery management programs in the Alaska exclusive economic zone (EEZ)...
PWSRCAC plans annual meeting, reception, boat tour
Board members of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) will host three events in Valdez from May 3-5, including...
Registration opens for fifth GAPP annual meeting
Registration has opened for the fifth annual meeting of the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, set for Sept. 28 at the...
CPD dispatch report – May 15, 2023 through May 21, 2023
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between May 15, 2023 through May 21, 2023. Any charges reported in...
