Zachary Snowdon Smith
Ilanka Cultural Center moves to First Street
The Ilanka Cultural Center has moved from the Native Village of Eyak Building on Nicholoff Way.
51st virus case is travel-related
Cordova reported one new case of the novel coronavirus Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Food Pantry gives away 160 Thanksgiving turkeys
Families visiting Cordova’s Salvation Army food pantry Monday, Nov. 23 received cans of sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie filling, as well as 160 frozen turkeys.
Cordova police will strengthen drug enforcement
The Cordova Police Department will step up its drug policing with traffic stops and use of a detection dog, interim Police Chief Nate Taylor said.
City raises alert after weekend virus outbreak
The city raised its virus alert level from yellow to orange in response to a cluster of novel coronavirus cases identified over the Nov. 21-22 weekend.
Bob Ross exhibit visits Alaska for first time
“Bob Ross is enjoying a renaissance right now,” said Paula Payne, president of Cordova Arts and Pageants. “He’s coming back into fashion, I think because his message is so upbeat and positive and inspiring… It’s the perfect exhibit to have during COVID.”
Cordova Cash cards to be distributed by Nov. 21
Payment cards usable at some local businesses are expected to arrive in residents’ mailboxes by Saturday, Nov. 21 at the latest.
When should you request a welfare check?
“If you’re concerned, go ahead and call,” said Cordova interim Police Chief Nate Taylor.
Hospitalized COVID-19 patient dies
A Cordova resident who was infected with the novel coronavirus died Wednesday, Nov. 18, officials announced.
City considers creative cuts
The city of Cordova is considering unorthodox cost-cutting measures to close a gap of over $1 million in the 2021 budget.