Cordova Chronicles: The biggest explosion in Cordova, Part 3
While the 1947 blast at Alaganik was a surprise that few witnessed, in 1963 many on-lookers were on hand to see a large, planned...
Cordova Chronicles: In a town of many originals, Virginia was one of a kind
Virginia Nicholoff Lacy passed away on January 16, 2017. She was 93. Virginia was born and raised in Cordova, and graduated from Cordova High...
Cordova Chronicles: In praise of snow gods and Sheridan Ski Club
On Sunday, Jan. 29, Cordovans awoke to several inches of fresh powder and clearing skies.
After a brutal week of sideways rain and roaring southeast...
Cordova Chronicles: Cordova ranked Alaska’s safest city
Based on a report by the FBI, Cordova is Alaska’s safest city. Anchorage TV station KTUU announced this information on their Feb.1 statewide Evening...
Cordova Chronicles: Welcome to Cordova International Airport
Anyone who has lived in Cordova very long knows it is wise to check the arrival time of flights before heading out to the...
Cordova Chronicles: Lessons from Odiak Slough
Our house is located on Odiak Slough, across from the Cordova Rose Lodge. A couple weeks ago, I glanced out our dining room picture...
Cordova Chronicles: A dynamite duck pond
Looking back, it is hard to believe that less than a year after the 1963 fire wiped out much of downtown Cordova, the Good...
Cordova Chronicles: Year 63 of the KLAM
Saturday, April 9, was a bright and sunny day. Folks headed to town along Whitshed road had a lovely view of our fair city,...
Cordova Chronicles: News of the world with your morning coffee
Thanks to online news, the plop of a daily paper landing on the front porch is pretty much a thing of the past, but...
Cordova Chronicles: The beavers are believers
While skepticism about global warming continues in some circles, one group has cast their vote in affirmation.“As woody shrubs move north in a warming...
