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Alaska Natives disproportionately affected in gonorrhea spike
Cordova celebrates advances in safety
It takes a watershed to raise a salmon
Student competition turns on 'meniscus'
High school students take on Tucson
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Alaska Natives disproportionately affected in gonorrhea spike
Posted on March 9th, 2010
A large increase in reported gonorrhea cases in Alaska in 2009 has prompted state health officials to issue a Bulletin that describes the epidemic and provides disease control recommendations for health-care providers and other health partners, according to a written statement from the Department of Health and Social Services.
High school students take on Tucson
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Our high school geology class recently went on a class trip to Tucson, Ariz. We arrived in town on Saturday, Feb. 6, and stayed until Saturday, Feb. 13. Allen Marquette, a paleontologist, and a veteran of the Tucson gem and fossil show came along and was able to inform us whenever we came across an unfamiliar geological formation. While we were there, we visited many of the natural phenomena that are unique to southern Arizona. We were also able to see fossils and rare minerals from all over the world at the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil show.
Exxon Valdez oil spill trustees hear comments
Posted on March 4th, 2010
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council was in Cordova on Feb. 18 taking testimony from local scientists, fishermen and interested parties in the library meeting room. Cordovans gathered to make testimony suggesting what needs to be done with the last $100 million left in the coffers from the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The council proposed to focus its restoration efforts to five restoration monitoring categories: herring, lingering oil, long-term monitoring of marine conditions, harbor protection and marine restoration, and habitat acquisition and protection.
It takes a watershed to raise a salmon
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Each summer salmon return to their natal watershed to reproduce and continue the lifecycle that has been occurring for generations. In Cordova's back yard, sockeye, coho, and pink salmon swim up Eyak River to spawn in Eyak Lake and the lake's tributaries. Here the next generation of salmon will mature for up to two years before embarking on their journey into the Pacific Ocean. Eyak watershed, the area of land that drains to the lake, includes much of the community of Cordova. Our actions on land will be captured by rainfall and snowmelt and funneled down to the lake, what is known as storm water runoff.
Student competition turns on 'meniscus'
Posted on March 4th, 2010
It came down to a crescent shaped body. A fibrocartilaginous structure, to be exact, found in the human knee, but that's beside the point.
Catch share programs not mandated but offer incentives
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Many of the big decisions that affect our fishing industry are made by people who are far away and have never set foot in Alaska. The following are a few that fishing-dependent families and communities should have on their radars.
Researcher writes book for kids about 'Apun'
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Born in Florida and raised in New Mexico, Matthew Sturm somehow became an expert on snow. During the past 30 years, he has traveled thousands of miles on the substance, counted how many grains it takes to cover a football field to a depth of 2 feet (1 trillion), and has spent so much time lying on his side and squinting through a hand lens that he swears he has seen molecules of water moving through the snowpack
Native groups make case for state support
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Supporting their pending requests for more than $1 million in state assistance, representatives of two of the largest Native social service organizations in the Anchorage area discussed their efforts in health improvement and the sensitive areas of child abuse, neglect and sexual assault at the second Bush Caucus presentation of the legislative session.
Native Brotherhood welcomes continued federal subsistence oversight
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Calling the joint federal and state management of subsistence rights in Title VII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 "broken," Alaska Native Brotherhood president Willard Jackson said the organization supports the federal government's management of subsistence on its lands and waters.
Shipwreck may be source of oily marine sheens
Posted on March 4th, 2010
An increase in marine oil sheens near Juneau has the Coast Guard investigating a possible historic source - the Princess Kathleen, a passenger liner that wrecked off Lena Point in 1952.
Lawmakers can't swallow $15 meal reporting limit
Posted on March 4th, 2010
Alaska legislators say it's almost impossible to get a decent meal in Juneau for under $15, so they are considering rolling back a requirement that lobbyists report when they buy lawmakers food or drink over that amount.
One man arrested after police chase on tundra
Posted on March 3rd, 2010
A man and two juveniles in a stolen city truck led a police officer on a high-speed chase through Bethel early Tuesday morning, with much of the action occurring on the frozen tundra.
Public comment deadline approaches
Posted on March 2nd, 2010
Time is about to run out for public to give a thumbs up or down on critical habitat designation for Cook Inlet belugas
Legislature seeks public input on budget
Posted on March 2nd, 2010
The legislature makes an opportunity for public to give testimony to House Finance Committee
Respiratory virus wallops Bethel region
Posted on March 2nd, 2010
A powerful virus is hitting babies in the Bethel region hard.
Man arrested for shooting at police
Posted on February 26th, 2010
A Bethel man faces assault charges after firing a rifle at police on Thursday afternoon, said Police Chief Larry Elarton.
Alcohol board says "No" to liquor licenses in Bethel
Posted on February 26th, 2010
Alcoholic beverages still can't be sold in Bethel.
Two councilmen compete for mayor
Posted on February 25th, 2010
This spring's municipal election will have two councilmen going head to head for mayor. Jim Kallander and Robert Henrichs will have many voters heading to the polls in what will likely be a tight race. Cordovans can go to the polls beginning at 7 a.m. March 2 in the library meeting room.
Schools seek support for project reimbursement
Posted on February 25th, 2010
Public Works director Tom Cohenour proudly showed members of the School Board the progression of the new Mt. Eccles Elementary School gymnasium and the Mt. Eccles Elementary School renovation on Feb. 17.
Students learn to look after peers
Posted on February 25th, 2010
A dozen sixth-grade students from Mt. Eccles Elementary School showed up for safety patrol training. They participated in three days of training after school with PTA parent Emily Low and community engagement advocate Kathy Zamudio. They were taught safety procedures, patrol member duties, and their responsibilities. Mt. Eccles principal Frank Wicks is concerned for the safety of all students.
