New boats revive tribal traditions
Thursday, June 13 was an exciting evening at Skater’s
Cabin, the atmosphere brimming with pride, laughter and incredible food. Bob
and Jackie Ladd fired up the grill just as the rain let up, while a campfire
smoked down the hill.A palaaq (canoe), made by Aaraon Bowman and Tina
Fox and a qayaaq (kayak), made by Delores Taylorwere staged next
to the lake, ready for...
Martinek honored at Copper River Nouveau
Over 75 people turned out June 8 to honor hatchery
manager Gary Martinek with a Fisheries Achievement Award in tribute to his over
25 years of pioneering otolith marking techniques and improving sockeye salmon
hatchery management practices.Prince William Sound Science Center presented the award before
the Copper River Nouveau, its annual fine dining and auction fundraiser at the
Cordova Center.Martinek retired about two years...
Cordova’s backyard
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Large turnout for net recycling event
Recycling of commercial fishing nets and plastics were in full swing in Cordova in May, thanks to the efforts of the Copper River Watershed Project.
New oyster business hits the water
Seawan Gelhbach and Andy Craig took receipt on May 11 of 100,000 Pacific oyster spat to populate their new farm located in Simpson Bay. Operating as Simpson Bay Oyster Co., the site is the newest local maricultural venture to join Jim Aguiar’s nearby Eagle Shellfish oyster operation.
Kayak Cafe cruises into Cordova
Walking into the Kayak Cafe, one will immediately notice the convergence of old and new: antique wood shiplap walls and a cozy seating area with modern decor and a bright yellow coffee maker.
Survival training begins early
Rainy day after school activities for the Solberg and Reynolds families on Wednesday, May 15 included testing their survival suits in Lake Eyak at Skater’s Cabin.
Cordova High School graduates celebrate
Cordova Jr./Sr. High School awarded 33 students with high school diplomas on Saturday, May 19. Thirteen of those graduated with honors.
The gears will always be turning at Saddle Point Machinery Shop
Cordovans may have noticed the rapid construction of a large frame building on the North Fill beside Jim Poor Avenue. The 6,400-square-foot structure will be the new location of Rob Brown’s Saddle Point Machinery Shop
Anchorage celebrates arrival of Copper River salmon
Copper River Seafoods collaborated once again with chefs from several of Anchorage’s best restaurants to celebrate the 2019 Alaska salmon season kickoff with gourmet appetizers from poke bowls to ceviche, a raw fish dish.