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.
June 10, 2022 edition
The PDF of the June 10, 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.
USACE plans over $6.2M for Alaska projects
Newly released work plans for fiscal 2022 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allocate over $6.2 million for water related projects in Alaska.
EPA will fund water quality monitoring in Alaska
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to award grants totaling $160.670 to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to develop and implement beach monitoring programs to ensure against bacteria and local pollution sources.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Speaker Stutes for championing dementia legislation
Thank you to Alaska House Speaker Louise Stutes for championing legislation to establish the first dementia program at the State of Alaska, and congratulations on its passage.
Proposed road to mining district draws more opposition
A multi-million-dollar road proposed to run from the Matanuska Valley to the Yentna Mining District in the Alaska Range is prompting a new campaign from business owners concerned that the road would have an adverse impact on their business operations.
EPA commits to better water, wastewater services in Alaska Native villages
New steps to boost access to safe drinking water and wastewater services in Alaska Native villages and American Indian tribes have been announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In-person voting begins for special primary election for House
Voting opened Friday, May 27, at almost 170 locations statewide for the special primary election to temporarily replace Congressman Don Young, who died in March after 49 years in office. Forty-eight candidates are on the ballot for the special primary. The four who receive the most votes will advance to a special general election on Aug. 16.
BBRSDA offers classes for green crew
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association will offer crew training by seasoned fishermen at Naknek June 4-5 and June 7-8 and at Dillingham June 10-12, to prepare new deckhands for what is expected to be a robust harvest season in the world’s biggest wild sockeye salmon commercial fishery.
Law & Order: May 23-29
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department May 23 through May 29, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Demand for Togiak herring is way down
Gillnetters took a pass on the 2022 Togiak herring fishery and the eight seine vessels that did participate harvested less than 25% of the 52,086-ton purse seine guideline harvest level, said Tim Sands, area management biologist at Dillingham for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game,
