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.
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,
Skipper Science program is back and aims to engage fishermen as scientists
Skipper Science is back for a second year! Last summer (2021) marked the pilot season for a new effort to engage fishermen as citizen scientists by encouraging participants in the program to log ecological observations and document changes in fisheries and ocean conditions.
June 3, 2022 edition
The PDF of the June 3, 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.
Walker, Drygas will host Cordova event on June 5
Former Gov. Bill Walker and Heidi Drygas, his running mate in his reelection campaign, will be in Cordova on Sunday, June 5 for a 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. meet and greet at the Reluctant Fisherman Inn at 407 Railroad Ave.
Stevens, Stutes offer straight talk on what Legislature did in Cordova
Sen. Gary Stevens and Speaker of the House Louise Stutes, both R-Kodiak, will offer insight into the recently concluded legislative session accomplished and what it means for Cordova, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at the local Legislative Information Office.
Around Town: Business networking, PWSSC ribbon cutting, summer camps
A business networking event hosted by the Alaska Chamber will be 4:30-6 p.m., Friday, June 3, at the Reluctant Fisherman Inn. The event is part of the Alaska Chamber’s annual Community Outreach Trip.
Bald eagle in Cordova tests positive for avian flu
U.S. Forest Service officials in Cordova have confirmed that a sick bald eagle captured in Cordova in mid-May has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1).
PWSSC opens new waterfront campus on June 4
A leading environmental advocate for Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska will present the opening of its new campus and popular annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony, reception and guided tours of its new digs.
ConocoPhillips produces first oil from Fiord West Kuparuk
ConocoPhillips Alaska is hailing its first oil production on May 18 from Fiord Wet Kuparuk reservoir, a satellite development of the Alpine field being developed in the Colville River area, as a new era of “growth without gravel.”
Bill to combat Alaska’s invasive species falls short in Legislature
Invasive species, according to wide consensus in Alaska, pose big threats to native fish, plants, terrestrial animals and even people’s safety and thus merit some vigorous preventive and response actions.
