Elin Johnson
Elin Johnson grew up in Juneau, Kodiak, and Anchorage. She graduated from Linfield University with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies and International Relations. She has written for The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, The Well News, New America, The 340B Report, Open Campus Media's Work Shift, and others. Reach Johnson at elin@thecordovatimes.com.
Cordova High School students earn college credit, valuable health industry skills
Thirteen local high school students are currently finishing up a course in health sciences, as part of a statewide initiative to teach young people...
Grandmothers coordinate book donations to local students
Last year, local 6th graders received copies of a new young adult novel and had the chance to video conference with its author. On...
Grants awarded to Alaskan museums, cultural institutes
Eight museums and cultural organizations across Alaska have been awarded $158,811 from Museums Alaska to purchase or commission art from contemporary Alaskan artists, or...
Subsea cable to connect Cordova and Seward, increasing broadband in Southcentral
Increased internet speed and reliability is coming to Cordova.That’s according to Cordova Telecom Cooperative (CTC) and Pioner Consulting, who announced a partnership on March...
Cordova Center to host film fest depicting women athletes, story tellers
A film festival featuring movies about women exploring and adventuring in the outdoors will be screening at the Cordova Center on Friday, April 21...
Alaska’s 2023 Cherry Blossom Princess Chosen
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, has selected Samantha Wanner to serve as the 2023 Cherry Blossom Princess to represent the state.Wanner grew up in...
Small earthquake strikes near Cordova
A light magnitude 3.0 earthquake was registered 84 miles southeast of Cordova at 10:29 p.m. on Sunday. The earthquake was reported by the United...
Avalanche warnings herald caution
Avalanche warnings from this week and last week prompt recreators to proceed with caution while in the backcountry this spring.The Copper River Highway avalanche...
Cordova electric receives member feedback prior to annual meeting
Ahead of their annual meeting, higher ups at the Cordova Electric Cooperative (CEC) received positive responses on both their services and alternative energy sources,...
Chamber of Commerce to Host Women in Business Event
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking mixer from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Reluctant Fisherman.This special Women...
