Cordova reports 1 travel-related virus case
Cordova reported one travel-related resident novel coronavirus case Tuesday, March 23.
City council excludes memo reporting police complaints
Cordova City Council narrowly voted to remove from its agenda a memo suggesting that all city departments be periodically evaluated. The memo reported public concern with the Cordova Police Department's alleged non-compliance with council mandates, and with on-duty officers allegedly “singling out individuals and harassing them,” among other issues.
Cordova welcomes 1st baby of year
Myles Richard King was born Jan. 12, becoming Cordova’s first baby of 2021. The Cordova Education Association gave Myles a basket of books including classics like "Goodnight Moon."
Easter basket fundraiser returns in new format
After cancellation in 2020, Cordova Family Resource Center’s Easter basket fundraiser has returned in a new format.
New system could prevent repeat of 2019 water crisis
The Department of Public Works hopes to turn a temporary solution into a permanent safeguard against water shortages.
Orca Road closed for culvert replacement
Orca Road will be closed to non-essential traffic from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 7 a.m.-noon Sunday to allow for the installation of improved culverts.
City steps down virus updates
The city will no longer issue daily updates on coronavirus numbers. Instead, weekly updates will be issued on Fridays.
Rescuing Cordova’s orphaned bikes
"Sometimes it’s hard for people to afford a bike, so we’re trying to increase the population base that can get and ride a bike," Natasha Casciano said.
City may reduce virus mandates in June
Cordova’s Unified Command may recommend a reduction in coronavirus-related restrictions in June. However, the city hopes to attain a 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate for eligible recipients before reducing mandates.
Former chief warns of ‘witch hunt’ against police
"My view of this whole thing is that it is turning into a witch hunt directed at the police department by a few individuals," wrote Mike Hicks, former Cordova police chief and current Cordova fire chief. “This needs to end now. It will destroy your police department."
