New mayor, council members commence first meeting
Cordova City Council kicked off its bi-monthly meeting April 6 with the newly appointed mayor and council members. Robert Beedle, Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council, city representative, was at the meeting to report on the recent occurrence in Valdez.
Mt. Eyak Ski Area season ends on a sunny note
Cordovans and out of towners alike flocked to Mt. Eyak Ski Ski Area for the final day of the season. Mother nature didn’t disappoint — glorious weather and great spring snow conditions abounded.
Cordova Referee named to Alaska Basketball Hall of Fame
Longtime Cordova referee Dick Shellhorn has been named to the Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. Shellhorn, who wrapped up his 50th and final season of officiating this year, was notified of the honor by David Porter, president of AABC.
Cordova issues latest update on drinking water quality
A new city annual water quality report, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, assures residents that drinking water may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of contaminants but that does not mean the water poses a health risk.
Renfeldt: It’s going to be as busy as ever for Cordova tourism
Cordova is anticipating for a busy 2022 tourism season, with a focus on independent travelers seeking a self-supported experience that draws them to town, says Cathy Renfeldt, director of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce.
$2M grant to Cordova will aid harbor upgrades
The latest bundle of several dozen multi-million-dollar federal grants to Alaska announced on Friday, April 29, by Sen, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, includes $2 million...
Fuel efficient ferries would boost range, capacity of AMHS fleet
State transportation officials and the Southeast Conference are partnering to conduct a Low Emission Ferry Research project as the Alaska Department of Transportation and...
Archibald leads new board of PWSRCAC
They also elected Amanda Bauer as vice president, Bob Shavelson as secretary and Wayne Donaldson as treasurer.
Cruise ships will call on Cordova this summer
A well-known Norwegian expedition company will be visiting Cordova twice this summer and the Cordova Chamber of Commerce is hoping to give them many options in land excursions and other interaction with local businesses during their first scheduled arrival in nearly a decade.
Meaning behind the totem that flank new science center entrance
On a sunny spring morning in mid-April, Mike Webber applies a deep cedar-toned stain to finish the second of two totem poles. After months spent designing, carving and sanding, within minutes, the stain seals the wood, preparing the pole for Cordovan weather and accentuating the distinctive beak and talons of the totem’s main character, a carved eagle.
