The Cordova Times
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Alaskans for Better Government pushes for tribal recognition
A group backing a statewide ballot initiative to have the state of Alaska formally recognize all 229 federally-recognized tribes in Alaska delivered over 55,000 signatures for certification on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to the Division of Elections office in Anchorage.
Murkowski reflects on attack on democracy
Sen. Lisa Murkowski-R Alaska, was among many members of Congress to comment on the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, mob attack at the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C.
Alaska National Guard will help dig out Yakutat area
Some 20 Alaska National Guard members and multiple vehicles have been deployed to the city and borough of Yakutat via military airlift to provide emergency snow removal and building safety assessment for the community, due to tremendous amounts of snow and rain over the last week.
Around Town: Online auction, free documentary, Round Up at the Register
Ilanka Cultural Center is hosting a “members only” silent auction through 4 p.m. Jan. 17 at 32auctions.com/ICC2022. Find out more about that and other events coming up in Cordova in this week's Around Town.
Man pleads guilty to threatening Alaska senators
Federal justice officials say a Delta Junction man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to two counts of threatening to murder Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both R-Alaska.
Law & Order: Dec. 27, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022
The following is a summary of incidences that occurred or were reported to the Cordova Police Department Dec. 27, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2022. Defendant(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
January 7, 2022 edition
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Alaska Airlines reduces flights by 10% through end of January
Continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the omicron variant spreading rapidly, have prompted Alaska Airlines to announce a 10% reduction in departures through the end of January, airline officials said.
Philanthropist, banker Edward Rasmuson succumbs to cancer
Third generation banker and philanthropist Edward Bernard Rasmuson, whose family foundation has donated millions of dollars in efforts to improve life for Alaskans, died at home on Tuesday, Jan. 4, of brain cancer. He was 81.
M/V Kennicott heads for overhaul at Ketchikan
The M/V Kennicott, the workhorse of the Alaska Marine Highway System, is now expected to be in overhaul at the Ketchikan shipyard for 98 days, returning to service on April 21, Alaska Department of Transportation officials said Monday, Jan. 3.
