Emily Mesner

Emily Mesner
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Emily Mesner is a staff reporter and photographer for The Cordova Times. Reach her at emesner@thecordovatimes.com. Emily graduated from Central Michigan University, earning a degree in photojournalism with a cultural competency certificate. She first visited Alaska in 2016, working as a media intern for the National Park Service in Kotzebue and Denali National Park and Preserve, and has been coming back ever since. To see more photos, follow @thecordovatimes and @emilymesnerphoto on Instagram.

Sales tax increase fails during second reading

Efforts to adopt a one-half percent increase to the city sales tax failed during a second reading at the June 20 city council meeting.Councilman...

Photo of the week: Recycled Art

Karen Hallquist’s newest bottlecap art is on display at Cordova Gear as part of her Cap Art Project.“Each cap was thoughtfully placed, then screwed...

CVFD fundraising event: smashing cars, surprising Hicks

Volunteer firefighters joined family and friends of Fire Chief Mike Hicks on July 17 to honor him with a surprise party celebrating his re-election...

Summer camp options abound for Cordova youth

Miqwanwasaq Day Camp The Native Village of Eyak started their summer camp June 4 and will end Aug. 10. The camp is held from noon...

Graham appointed to CCMC Authority Board

Gary Graham has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Cordova Community Medical Center Authority board of directors left when Amanda Wiese stepped...

Veteran returns to Cordova to fish on 100th birthday

What better way for a passionate fisherman to celebrate his 100th birthday than to catch 100 pounds of fish, and that’s just what centenarian...

Penny Oswalt retires after 29 years at PWSSC

Prince William Sound Science Center honored retiring finance director Penny Oswalt on June 9 for her selflessness and willingness in her work for the...

PWSSC 19th annual Copper River Nouveau

Scallop and halibut ceviche and salmon croquettes resting on silver trays bounced quickly from group to group, as hors d'oeuvres were snarfed down.Sunlight pierced...

Motion to increase sales tax carries to second reading

A new tax ordinance added by the Cordova City Council and carried through to a second reading on June 20 would, if passed, boost...

Behymer named 2018 Fisheries Achievement Award recipient

Retired pilot Roger Behymer has been awarded the Prince William Sound Science Center’s 2018 Fisheries Achievement Award.The award was presented on June 9 by...
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