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.
Salmon Jam kicks off July 11 in Cordova
The Copper River Salmon Jam planning committee announced that this year’s Salmon Jam events in Cordova will begin on July 11, spread out around town, with live music scheduled on the evenings of July 15 and 16 at Mt. Eyak Ski Area. Cordova Arts & Pageants will host local musicians on the Salmon Jam stage, along with this year’s headliner, alt rock, avant-garde Alaska band, Zen Trembles.
June 24, 2022 edition
The PDF of the June 24, 2022, edition of The Cordova Times is now available to view online. Or pick up a print copy at Nichols’, AC Value Center, The Alaskan and Cordova Gear.
Alaska senators introduce Don Young Arctic Warrior Act
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to alleviate some hardships faced by military service members in Alaska, including scholarships and retention bonuses for those serving in the field of behavioral health.
Two harbor seal pups admitted to ASLC
Two newborn harbor seal pups found abandoned on a beach at Kasilof on the Kenai Peninsula in early June with their umbilical cords still attached are being treated at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward for malnutrition and dehydration.
June 17, 2022 edition
The PDF of the June 17, 2022, edition of The Cordova Times is now available to view online. Or pick up a print copy at Nichols’, AC Value Center, The Alaskan and Cordova Gear.
Marine economy adds billions to national GDP
Reports from two federal Commerce Department agencies note that America’s marine economy contributed some $361 billion to America’s gross domestic product in 2020.
Coast Guard offers free dockside exams
In advance of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery season the Coast Guard is offering courtesy dockside Free exams at Egegik, Dillingham and King Salmon.
Law & Order: May 30-June 12
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department May 30 through June 12, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Silver Bay Seafoods will pay fine for water quality violations
Silver Bay Seafoods has agreed to pay a $467,469 penalty determined by state environmental officials for water quality violations at its Naknek River processing facility in Bristol Bay.
BBRSDA DONATES $1M for Pedro Bay Rivers Project
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association has committed to donate $1 million to the Pedro Bay Rivers Project to finalize a conservation easement on 44,170 acres of land owned by the Pedro Bay Native Corp.
