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Cordova woman arrested on assault charges

Cordova police officers arrested a 33-year-old Cordova woman earlier this month for assault. After receiving a disturbance call, officers on July 6 responded to a home on 7th Street and arrested Samantha Pauline Lena Carey for assault in the fourth degree, assault in the presence of children, and reckless endangerment. Now that The Cordova Times has transitioned to an online publication, we’re committed to delivering vital local news through our digital offerings.Subscribe to our free email news

Flap over noncitizens on state voter rolls seen as unlikely to boost SAVE America Act

New Jersey recently found 6,600 noncitizens on its voter rolls in 2023 and 2024, because of a software problem with the state Motor Vehicle Commission automatic voter registration system. (Photo byDaniella Heminghaus/New Jersey Monitor)WASHINGTON — Suddenly there’s evidence that noncitizens were on voting rolls in New Jersey, and there are new questions about the credibility of Alaska’s voter data. Republicans say that’s a big deal and an important boost for their so-far stuck election inte

Proposed roadmap would strengthen seafood industry competitiveness

A new report from Seafood Harvesters of America identifies priorities to strengthen the competitiveness of the U.S. seafood industry, with a focus on the nation’s science-based fisheries management.The Fisheries Leadership and National Policy Forum Report released on July 23 came out of the Seafood Harvesters inaugural Fisheries Leadership and National Policy Forum. Participants included seafood industry leaders, senior officials from the White House and departments of Commerce, State and

In memory of Dr. Arthur Dewey Tilgner

By Theron TilgnerArthur Tilgner was born Jan. 21, 1936 and passed away May 6, 2026. Art was born in South Dakota and spent many years of his youth in the Black Hills. He grew up hunting and fishing and reading about the outdoors, especially Alaska. With encouragement from his grandmother he pursued medical school and became a doctor. He finished a residency in general surgery and began his career in Denver, Colorado. An opportunity presented itself in 1971 to become a rural physician in Alaska,

As winter approaches, Southcentral Alaska utilities are worried about running short of gas

Enstar Natural Gas Co.'s office in Anchorage is seen on May 22, 2024. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)Larry Jorgensen is hoping for a warm winter. As the head of power production for Homer Electric Association, he’s the man responsible for keeping the lights on in most of the Kenai Peninsula. As winter approaches in Southcentral Alaska, his job is about to become tougher. Homer Electric relies on natural gas from Enstar, the region’s main gas utility. But Enstar relies on gas produced local

Son of Chiefs’ Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy is arrested in shooting of mother

The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been charged after authorities say he shot his mother at the family’s home in Ashburn, Virginia, in an incident that left her hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Sunday evening to the residence, where they found 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy suffering from injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition as of Mond

Washington Commanders dismiss tight ends coach Ben Steele after DWI arrest

The Washington Commanders have dismissed tight ends coach Ben Steele following his June arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Virginia, ending his brief tenure with the organization just before the start of training camp. The team announced the move Monday in a brief statement, saying, “We are parting ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele. The team will have no further comment at this time.” Multiple reports said Steele was fired for violating team policy after the orga

Garth Brooks expands ‘Blame It All On My Roots’ Tour with two Denver arena shows

Garth Brooks has added Denver as the latest stop on his 2026 Blame It All On My Roots arena tour, continuing the rollout of a tour that celebrates the country superstar’s return to the venues that helped launch his career three decades ago. Brooks will perform back-to-back concerts at Ball Arena on Sept. 4 and 5, making Denver the second city announced after the tour’s Indianapolis kickoff. The shows are part of Brooks’ self-described “retro arena era,” which revisi

Dierks Bentley to headline the final event of Busch Light Summer Music Series at Iowa Speedway

Dierks Bentley will headline the final event of NASCAR’s 2026 Busch Light Summer Music Series, performing at Iowa Speedway on Aug. 9 before the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol to complete this year’s three-stop concert series. The Aug. 9 concert will take place before the Cup Series race and is included with a Sunday race ticket. Vincent Mason opened the program at Watkins Glen International in May, while Mitchell Tenpenny is scheduled to perform at Chicagoland Speedway during

Carly Simon shares Parkinson’s diagnosis, reveals recent battle with skin cancer

Singer-songwriter Carly Simon has disclosed that she has been living with Parkinson’s disease and recently underwent treatment for basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, explaining that the dual health challenges led to her extended absence from public life. In a statement released Monday, the 83-year-old Grammy winner said, “The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease,” adding that she took time before speaking publicly as she adjusted to the diagnosis.Sim

Green Day share video for “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.” from ‘NIMRODS’ soundtrack

Green Day has released the official video for its new song, “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.,” the latest preview of the upcoming NIMRODS original soundtrack. The 30-track collection is scheduled for release July 31 in digital, CD, cassette and multiple vinyl formats.The newly released “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.” accompanies the soundtrack announcement with an official music video and serves as Green Day’s latest original recording tied to the project. In addition to the new song, the soundtrack features Gr

Gracie Abrams lands first Billboard 200 No. 1 with ‘Daughter From Hell’

Gracie Abrams has earned her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 as her third studio release, “Daughter From Hell,” debuts atop the chart dated Aug. 1. The album generated 124,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the week ending July 23, according to Luminate, marking the singer-songwriter’s strongest week by overall consumption.Reacting to the chart milestone on social media, Abrams wrote, “Whoa thank you so much this is nuts and entirely your doing!!! Thank you.” The accom

Josh Groban sets summer ‘Stage, Screen, and Symphony Tour’

Josh Groban is heading back on the road this summer with his ‘Stage, Screen, and Symphony Tour,’ a nationwide run that will feature full orchestra performances centered around Broadway classics and songs from his latest album, Cinematic.The tour begins August 11 and continues through September 3, shortly after Groban wraps up his co-headlining dates with Jennifer Hudson in early July. Fans can also catch him later this year during another round of his GEMS residency at The Colosseum

How Alaskans can help native bees thrive

A bee is seen pollinating a backyard chive flower in Alaska. (Photo by Timothy Bundy)On a bright June morning in Soldotna, a homeowner steps into the yard with a cup of coffee and notices a bumblebee working its way across a patch of blooming chives. It’s a small moment, but one that reflects a larger truth: the choices Alaskans make in their gardens, on their land and in their communities can have a meaningful impact on the state’s native bees.Alaska is home to more than a hundred species of na

Sullivan has nothing to say about Trump's war in Iran

Speaking to Republicans at a fundraiser Friday in Fairbanks, Sen. Dan Sullivan outlined the themes of his campaign against Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.Sullivan has brought billions and billions and billions and billions of federal dollars to Alaska for the military. “This is huge for our national security, but it’s great for jobs,” said Sullivan. “The worst thing that could happen for Alaska, but not just for Alaska, for America, is to have (Chuck) Schumer back as Majority leader, have t

Alaska Legislature opens third gasline special session with no fanfare and even less optimism

The Alaska House gavels in for the third special session in 2026 on the proposed AKLNG gasline project, with House Speaker Rep. Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham, presiding and Reps. DeLena Johnson, R-Palmer, and Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, in attendance on July 27, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska Legislature opened its third special session of 2026 with no bill, few lawmakers and little hope.A handful of legislators gathered Monday in the state Capitol at Juneau to begin a 30-day ses

Proposed roadmap would strengthen seafood industry competitiveness

Administration asks US Supreme Court to uphold sweeping Trump order restricting vote-by-mail

A mail ballot drop box is seen at a polling station on Nov. 4, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)The Trump administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a district court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s broad March 31 executive order restricting vote-by-mail.The move came just two days after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to resume the controversial plan, which would force significant limits and voter informatio

Cordova, Wrangell will benefit from new Alaska Airlines freight service

Alaska Airlines has boosted its freight service, a move expected to benefit rural areas, including Cordova and Wrangell.The long-term lease agreements announced last week will add four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircrafts to the airline’s dedicated cargo fleet, increasing the carrier’s 737 freighter fleet from five to nine planes.The freighters, dedicated to Alaska and Hawai’i, are expected to be in service in the first half of 2027.“Additional freighters serving

Lynx life near the Haul Road

By Sara WilburLocated 60 miles above the Arctic Circle, Coldfoot is a busy truck stop on Alaska’s Dalton Highway. Step off the gravel pad, which underlies a year-round population of 34, and you’ll head into several hundred miles of dense boreal forest and the mountain tundra of the Brooks Range.It’s midsummer and peak travel time on the Dalton, Alaska’s only road to the Arctic Ocean. Large trucks of many types haul freight, fuel, machinery and other supplies to Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay, and pas