Stay home, Cordova officials urge during winter storm warning
The city of Cordova is asking residents to please stay home and avoid non-essential travel on the roads as a National Weather Service winter storm warning remains in effect through 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6.
Hometown Holiday Kick-off to light up Main Street
Cordova Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Holiday Kick-off returns this year on Friday, Dec. 10. Cordova High School Music Department will sing Christmas carols at 5:15 p.m. at the Cordova Center. Next up, Cordova Volunteer Fire Department’s Santa Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street. A live tree lighting will take place at 5:45 p.m. in front of the Cordova Center on Main Street.
Cordova school board votes to make masking optional
Masking in Cordova’s public schools will be optional starting in 2022, under updated guidelines unanimously approved by the school board, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread for a third year in Alaska.
BOF approves NVE subsistence salmon proposals
Two subsistence salmon proposals from the Native Village of Eyak were approved with requested modifications during the recent meeting of the Alaska Board of Fisheries in Cordova, resulting in improved opportunities for a greater subsistence catch.
OSRI seeks two at-large board members
Nominations are due Jan. 21 for two at-large seats on the board of the Oil Spill Recovery Institute, which is housed at the Prince William Sound Science Center in Cordova.
Carols, city tree and Santa light up Cordova’s Main Street
Cordova’s Hometown Holiday Kick-off on Friday, Dec. 10, was energetic and well attended despite cold temperatures and stormy weather in the days leading up to the event.
Learn to avoid traps on Chugach trails
When traveling on winter trails in Chugach National Forest, particularly in years when snowfall is abundant, hikers should be very cautious about going beyond areas where roads are plowed, to avoid getting themselves or their pets caught in traps, a veteran U.S. Forest Service official advises.
Sitka black-tailed deer hunting ends
State fish and game officials are reminding hunters that the season for the Sitka black-tailed deer ended by regulation on Friday, Dec. 31, in Prince William Sound and all other areas of Unit 6.
A December Dance Suite takes the stage
Current Rhythms holiday performance, A December Dance Suite, took the stage at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at North Star Theatre in the Cordova Center. Dancers performed to a selection of holiday music from “The Nutcracker” soundtrack.
Koplin: New mayor should be supporter of fisheries
When it comes to major accomplishments during his six years as mayor of Cordova, Clay Koplin is quick to say he’s throwing those kudos right back to the community.
