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.
March 4, 2022 edition
Meet the new Cordova postmaster, get the election results, catch up on Wolverines basketball, homecoming and much more! The March 4, 2022, edition of The Cordova Times is now available to view as a PDF online. Or pick up a print copy at Nichols’, AC Value Center, The Alaskan and Cordova Gear.
Law & Order: Feb. 21-27
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department Feb. 21 through Feb.27, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Successful applicants for moose hunt announced
U.S. Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District, has announced Federal Subsistence Moose Permits for Unit 6C. Here are the permit winners for 2022.
Around Town: Opening reception, Copper River Royal, new support group
The Cordova Historical Society invites the community the opening art show of Friends of the Sound, original artworks by Skyler Lewis from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 at the Copper River Gallery. That and other events coming up in Cordova, in this week's Around Town.
Deep Sea Bath Soak takes top honors at Alaska Symphony of Seafood
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation announced the winners of the Alaska Symphony of Seafood during a Feb. 24 awards ceremony in Juneau, where contestants, industry representatives, media and public attendees gathered to celebrate and toast the winners.
No more masks required on Cordova school buses
Cordova schools will no longer require masking on school buses and vans, Superintendent Alex Russin announced in a Feb. 28 letter.
Prop 1 passes in Cordova election; mayoral race too close to call
Cordova voters passed Proposition 1 on Tuesday, March 1, supporting a $2 million loan to help fund the South Harbor rebuild with an initial count of 756 yes votes and 52 no votes. Preliminary election results have been tallied and released by the city clerk early on Wednesday, March 2, with 827 ballots counted.
Polls open for Election Day in Cordova
Cordova residents go to the polls on March 1 to elect a new mayor, city council members and school board members and to decide on a $2 million ballot proposition to help finance rebuilding of the city’s South Harbor. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cordova Center Community Room A.
Processors plan to purchase 52M Bristol Bay salmon in 2022
Commercial salmon processors have advised the Alaska Department of Fish and Game via the 2022 preseason processor capacity survey that they are ready to purchase 52 million fish in 2022, with a daily processing capacity of 3 million salmon.
USACE urged to improve partnership with tribal communities
Two members of Congress serving on House committees dealing with water resources are urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve its relationship with tribal communities as they work to resolve local water resources issues.
