Students’ views on climate change, fossil fuels impacted by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
By Kyi Gasmen This weekend marks the 35th anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. According to NOAA, Alaska’s environment has exhibited “significant physical and...
Budget cuts leave Cordova School District facing tough choices
Cordova School District officials were meeting last week to begin making tough budget choices after legislators failed to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of...
Celebrating the legendary, influential women of Cordova | Teal Hansen
Cama’i, my name is Teal Hansen. My parents are Mike Webber and Toni Godes. My paternal grandparents are Bill and irene Webber. My Gramma’s...
Finding peace on Hinchinbrook Island
One of the pleasures of writing Cordova Chronicles is the things that pop up on my computer in response. Consider this e-mail recently forwarded...
Cordova Parks and Rec outlines pool renovation, 20-year plan for other city improvements
Celebrating its 50th year, Cordova’s Bob Korn Memorial Pool will be receiving improvements this summer. A new pool liner is set to be installed late...
Revamped recycling program set to boost sustainability efforts in Cordova
Thanks to a newly awarded grant, the Copper River Watershed Project (CRWP) is spearheading efforts to enhance recycling initiatives — particularly targeting aluminum cans. With...
Thirty-five years after Exxon Valdez: How has oil transportation changed in Prince William Sound?
By Amanda Johnson In 1989, the few measures in place were inadequate to prevent the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and the available response resources were...
Publisher’s note: The 35th anniversary of the spill and The Cordova Times’ pledge
As the publisher of The Cordova Times, I am reflecting this month on the indelible marks that the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill left on...
Larger BSA needed just to keep up with inflation
Education finances remain in a state of flux, with Cordova’s school budget facing a huge deficit, as legislators battle with a governor determined to...
Farewell to Dorene, Cordova’s Sourdough Queen
Every small town has one — an isolated little restaurant tucked away that only locals know, where they gather for food and gossip on...
