The Cordova Times
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Around Town: DUNE in 3D, dance performance, student art show
DUNE will be shown in 3D Friday, Current Rhythm's rock ballet Tiny Dancer, Student Art Show at Copper River Gallery and other events coming up in Cordova.
Parallel Pacific Cod longliner season closes in PWS; opens in state waters
The Prince William Sound Area parallel Pacific cod season closed on March 15, coinciding with the federal closure of the Pacific cod less than 50 feet in length hook and line gear sector in federal Gulf of Alaska waters, the PWS parallel Pacific cod season remains open to vessels using gig gear.
Two nominated to represent Alaska on North Pacific Fisheries Management Council
One woman has been renominated and another woman nominated by the Dunleavy administration to represent Alaska on the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council.
Legislation to protect women from assault goes to Biden’s desk
A bill shepherded through Congress by U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-AK, with Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, Joni Erst, R-IA and Dick Durbin, D-IL, to stem violence toward women was on its way to President Joe Biden this past week for his signature.
March 18, 2022 edition
March 18, 2022 edition of The Cordova Times.
More protection sought for right whales
Conservations are seeking expanded critical habitat designation in Alaska for North Pacific right whales, the world’s most endangered whales, the world’s most endangered whale population.
Law & Order: March 7-13
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department March 7 through March 13, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Around Town: Volleyball, 3D showing of ‘Dune’, rock ballet and more
City league volleyball is back. Plus, the next Pizza and Movie Night features a 3D showing of "DUNE". Current Rhythms is gearing up for a performance of rock ballet "Tiny Dancers". Find out the details of those events and more in this week's Around Town.
Allison wins Cordova mayoral race by 2 votes
Cordova City Council voted unanimously Wednesday, March 16, to certify the results of the 2022 mayoral election in favor of candidate David Allison.
Forest Service ramps up efforts to take down invasive weeds in Wrangell-Petersburg district
An annual 200-acre treatment limit on the U.S. Forest Service’s invasive plant management program in the 3.7-million-acre Wrangell-Petersburg district has the agency revamping and possibly expanding its efforts to eradicate foreign weeds that could damage the ecosystem and economy.
