Forum on substance abuse set for Sept. 14
A panel discussion on the impact of drugs and alcohol on Cordova is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Cordova Center.
Coast Guard vessel exams set for Sept. 12-18
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Valdez will visit Cordova from Sept. 12-18 to conduct annual commercial fishing vessel dockside examinations on a limited basis.
City will hold public forum on vaccinations Sept. 8
A public forum on the topic of COVID-19 and vaccinations is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Cordova Center.
COVID-19 Update: Sept. 7, 2021
Six novel coronavirus cases were reported in Cordova from Aug. 30-Sept. 6, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced. Additionally, one case was hospitalized.
CCF now accepting 2021 grant applications
The Cordova Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2021 grant program from Sept. 1-Oct. 15.
CVFD climbs 110 stories in tribute to fallen firefighters
"Life goes on, but that doesn’t mean you don’t remember," said Lisa Carroll, a lieutenant for Cordova Volunteer Fire Department's emergency medical services division.
Zink: 69% of Cordovans vaccinated
69.2% of Cordova residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, said Dr. Anne Zink, Alaska’s chief medical officer.
Officials answer tough questions on drugs and addiction
"When somebody who’s using casually, or even heavily, ends up with a problem… they stop using," Dr. Brian Iutzi said. "They put it down. They don’t pick it back up. The problem with addiction is, there’s a certain percentage of people out there that are unable to put it down, even if it’s killing them."
CRWP program director honored by Alaska Conservation Foundation
Kate Morse, program director for the Copper River Watershed Project in Cordova, will be honored on Oct. 7 with the Alaska Conservation Foundation’s Jerry S. Dixon Award for excellence in environmental education.
Virtual access to Cordova festivals boosts bottom line
Time was when Cordova’s shorebird and fungus festivals rolled out the welcome mat to visitors in town. Now, thanks to Internet technology, guests may roll in from all over the world.
