Margaret Bauman

1 week ago | thecordovatimes.com | Margaret Bauman

Harvests of highly prized Copper River red salmon were slow in the first opener on May 22, and doubled in numbers in the second opener on May 26, but state biologists say the next few openers will tell the real story of whether the fishery is tracking as forecast. Preliminary data posted on May 26 by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) showed a total harvest of 80,089 red salmon – including 27,020 from the first opener and 52,260 from the second opener.

2 weeks ago | thecordovatimes.com | Margaret Bauman

An innovative program led by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, designed to promote locally driven economic growth through new businesses, is ready for summer with options ranging from charter boats and wildlife viewing to kayak rentals and shuttle bus service.

2 weeks ago | thecordovatimes.com | Margaret Bauman

Legislation aimed at protecting the Bristol Bay watershed in southwest Alaska, home of the world’s largest run of wild sockeye salmon, was introduced on May 20, by Speaker of the House Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, and Rep. Andy Josephson, D-Anchorage.

3 weeks ago | thecordovatimes.com | Margaret Bauman

A health issues survey out for public response through June 30 will help guide Cordova Community Medical Center (CCMC) to address community health needs. The survey every three years, as federally required, is to learn what health care issues are most important to Cordovans, where they get their health care information, and whether they are aware of the services provided, according to Barbara Jewell, director of community programs at CCMC.

3 weeks ago | thecordovatimes.com | Margaret Bauman

A bill aimed at improving odds for commercial fish harvesters to get business insurance was on the Alaska state Senate agenda for May 16, after clearing both the House and two Senate committees. House Bill 116, sponsored by the House Special Committee on Fisheries, had its second reading on May 14 on the Senate floor and was then scheduled for a third reading and vote two days later.