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.
Capitol Report: Working to bridge the $3 billion budget gap
By Senator Gary StevensFor The Cordova TimesHello again from Juneau. The first session of the 30th Alaska State Legislature is well-underway. Much debate remains...
Apply now for 2017 Copper River Stewardship Program
By Lauren BienFor The Cordova TimesStudents currently in 8th through 12th grade are invited to apply for the Copper River Stewardship Program, a unique...
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for good education in Cordova
On MLK day, we were discussing a picture from 1961 and somebody asked if racism and segregation still exist. We searched more about it...
Historic church painting found in Virginia
This letter originally appeared in Rev. Belle Mickelson’s weekly community newsletter on Feb. 18. The letter is reprinted with permission of the author, Jim...
Law & Order: Feb. 17-23
The following incidents were reported to the Cordova Police Department between 2-17-17 thru 2-23-17. Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations...
Sea lion bites fisherman at Sand Point dock
A crewman aboard a fishing vessel tied up at the Peter Pan Seafoods dock at Sand Point was bitten by a sea lion who...
UN declares war on plastics in the sea
A global campaign launched by the United Nations Environment Programme calls for everyone to stop using microplastics and excessive use of single-use plastic, to...
First Lady’s volunteer awards: Recognizing Alaska’s unsung heroes
Commentary By First Lady Donna WalkerFor The Cordova TimesI first met Bella Hammond when she came to Valdez in the 1970’s to present a First...
Workforce Investment Board supports Medicaid expansion
A resolution in support of maintaining Medicaid expansion has been unanimously approved by the Alaska Workforce Investment Board, a volunteer board that supports education...
Native workforce bill moves to Senate
A bill amending 1992 Indian employment and training legislation to grant tribes certain hearing and appeal rights if the Interior Department disapproves a tribe’s...
