School district seeks public input on relief funds
The Cordova School District has asked the public for input on how to spend about $200,000 in federal grant money for which the district may be eligible.
Renovations begin at public safety building
Police Chief Nate Taylor said the project is intended “just to make our building a little more appealing and a little less run-down-looking — to take a little bit of pride in it, to make it look nice.”
Cordova Chamber wins travel promotion grant
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $376,000 grant to help promote safe travel to the community in the wake of the pandemic.
Land clearing begins for new science center campus
Land clearing has begun in preparation for the construction of Prince William Sound Science Center’s new campus.
Chamber, city announced vaccination incentive program
The Cordova Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Cordova, has launched a Cordova VaxCash Raffle using the same Cordova Cash Card platform through which Cordova residents received their local stimulus payment in 2020.
Cordova needs doctors, teachers and police — but struggles to find room for them
Cordova’s limited housing makes it harder for all employers to attract specialized candidates from outside the community.
City ends mask mandate
At a Wednesday, May 19 meeting, Cordova City Council voted unanimously to repeal most local COVID-19 rules, including a rule requiring the wearing of face coverings.
The Cordova Times named best Alaska weekly for 2nd year running
The Alaska Press Club named The Cordova Times Alaska’s best weekly newspaper for the second year running, and recognized the paper for its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.
Flushed disinfectant wipes clog sewer pumps
As the production of disinfectant wipes has increased, so has the number of wipes clogging up Cordova’s sewer system.
City prepared to reduce mask rules by June 9
“We’re moving forward toward that day when we’re going to say, ‘No more masks,’” City Manager Helen Howarth said.
