PWSSC opens new waterfront campus on June 4
A leading environmental advocate for Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska will present the opening of its new campus and popular annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, complete with a ribbon cutting ceremony, reception and guided tours of its new digs.
Bald eagle in Cordova tests positive for avian flu
U.S. Forest Service officials in Cordova have confirmed that a sick bald eagle captured in Cordova in mid-May has tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1).
Stevens, Stutes offer straight talk on what Legislature did in Cordova
Sen. Gary Stevens and Speaker of the House Louise Stutes, both R-Kodiak, will offer insight into the recently concluded legislative session accomplished and what it means for Cordova, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at the local Legislative Information Office.
Cruise Ship anchors in Cordova
A 528-person capacity Hurtigruten cruise ship anchored outside Cordova Harbor on Monday, May 30. Passengers aboard the MS Roald Amundsen arrived in small groups starting at around 3 p.m. There, they were greeted by Cathy Renfeldt, executive director of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce who provided them with maps of Cordova featuring, a dining and shopping guide and a “things to do on foot” brochure. Around town, visitors could be seen wandering the streets.
Howarth addresses state budget, cruise visit, Texas shooting
Property taxes, Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council, the state budget and shooter safety took center stage at the June 1 Cordova City Council meeting.
New digs give PWSSC competitive edge as research facility
Prince William Sound Science Center's new facilities on five waterfront acres in Cordova, which opened on Saturday, June 4, will give the region and the state a competitive edge for important economic opportunities, says Katrina Hoffman, president and CEO of the science center.
IPS conference set for July 26-29 in Cordova
An Isolated Power Systems Connect conference is set for July 26-29 in Cordova, to bring together isolated grid experts from around the world for networking and expert panel discussions, including participants from Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Australia and Greenland.
Cordova police remind residents of dog ordinances
Cordova Police Department says there’s been a recent increase in calls regarding dogs off-leash creating hazards to motorists, pedestrians and the public.
City addresses active shooter protocol, opioid epidemic
A thought-provoking work session occurred June 15 in Cordova. The topics were not for the light of heart: “Active Shooter Preparedness” and the “Fentanyl Overdose Crisis.”
International grid experts meet in Cordova July 26-29
An international technology forum for remote power system operators and owners featuring isolated grid experts from Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Australia and Greenland is coming to Cordova July 26-29.
