City to discuss possible complete reopening
Cordova City Council will discuss whether to plan for a complete lifting of emergency public health restrictions at a noon Wednesday, May 27 special meeting.
Commentary: BBB sees sharp uptick in price gouging reports
Reports of price gouging have increased 279 percent since January 2020, according to the latest statistics from the International Association of Better Business Bureaus.
Commentary: How prepared is Cordova, really?
If an outbreak occurs in Cordova's canneries, the local economy will shut back down whether we like it or not, writes Mark Roye.
Harvesters hoping the third time’s the charm
ADF&G biologists said the cumulative sonar count through May 21 was 4,918 fish, compared to the 16,438 fish projected by that date. The first two 12-hour periods brought processors an estimated 6,025 sockeyes and 3,255 king salmon, state biologists said.
NPFMC meets online to resolve halibut issues
Federal fisheries managers met online in mid-May to approve emergency action necessitated by the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on economic and health concerns of Alaska’s halibut fisheries.
PWS sablefish fishery continues to Dec. 31
The sablefish season in Prince William Sound has been extended through Dec. 31 due to health issues related to the COVID-19.
Library will quarantine books 10 days to protect readers
You’ve heard of Alaskans signing books, binding books and sometimes even banning books — but what about quarantining books?
CHS brings pomp and circumstance online
Since schools closed in March, streaming video has been used to make online classes run quickly and conveniently. On Saturday, May 16, it was also used to build a sense of ceremony and significance for Cordova Jr./Sr. High School’s 100th graduating class.
Letter to the Editor: Celebrating the end of the school year
Even in these uncertain times, Cordova's school system has given us a lot to be proud of, writes Barb Jewell.
Commentary: A Baccalaureate message
All of the community's good wishes go out to the Cordova Jr./Sr. High School graduating class of 2020, writes the Rev. Belle Mickelson.
